Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ vs Realme X3
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6, while the Realme X3 (2020) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 855+. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ leads — 83/100 vs 50/100 (a 33-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ has the bigger battery (8400 mAh vs 4200); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ is faster in AnTuTu (5,195,978 vs 859,084); the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ has NFC for contactless payments, the Realme X3 doesn't; the Realme X3 is noticeably lighter (202g vs 223g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+
Realme X3
What makes Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5195978 vs 859084
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 1031
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 2864
- Bigger battery: 8400 vs 4200 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 30W
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 55/100)
- Better camera (52/100 vs 48/100)
- Longer battery life (97/100 vs 28/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 70/100)
What makes Realme X3 better?
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 202g vs 223g
- Better portability (48/100 vs 39/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ vs the Realme X3, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ scores 33 points higher (83/100 vs 50/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ leads (100/100 vs 55/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ leads (97/100 vs 28/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ significantly outperforms the Realme X3 (100/100 vs 55/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ notably outperforms the Realme X3 (93/100 vs 70/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ and the Realme X3 are nearly equal (52/100 vs 48/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ significantly outperforms the Realme X3 (97/100 vs 28/100). In the "portability" category, the Realme X3 is a bit better (48/100 vs 39/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ | Realme X3 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 855+ | |
| AnTuTu | 5195978 | 859084 | |
| Geekbench Single | 4327 | 1031 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 12873 | 2864 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.0" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1216x2688 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 185 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 8400 mAh | 4200 mAh | |
| Charging | 120W | 30W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 17 | Android 10, Realme UI | |
| Brightness (peak) | 5000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.0×76.0×8.6 mm | 163.8×75.8×8.9 mm | |
| Weight | 223 g | 202 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Realme X3
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2688
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Realme X3
- 6.0" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 80W
Realme X3
- 4200 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ and Realme X3, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ leads Realme X3 by 504.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ significantly outperforms the Realme X3 (100/100 vs 55/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ notably outperforms the Realme X3 (93/100 vs 70/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ and the Realme X3 are nearly equal (52/100 vs 48/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ significantly outperforms the Realme X3 (97/100 vs 28/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Realme X3 is a bit better (48/100 vs 39/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ or the Realme X3?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ significantly outperforms the Realme X3 by 33 points (83/100 vs 50/100).
What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ and the Realme X3?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ has a MobileRank rating of 83/100, the Realme X3 — 50/100.
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ or the Realme X3?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ leads on performance (100/100 vs 55/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ over the Realme X3?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.