Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ vs Redmi A3
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6, while the Redmi A3 (2024) runs on the MediaTek Helio G36. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ leads — 83/100 vs 21/100 (a 62-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ has the bigger battery (8400 mAh vs 5000); the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ is faster in AnTuTu (5,195,978 vs 193,858); the Redmi A3 is noticeably lighter (193g vs 223g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+
Redmi A3
What makes Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5195978 vs 193858
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 189
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 781
- Bigger battery: 8400 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 10W
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 11/100)
- Better camera (52/100 vs 0/100)
- Longer battery life (97/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 44/100)
What makes Redmi A3 better?
- Lighter: 193g vs 223g
- Better portability (60/100 vs 39/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ vs the Redmi A3, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ scores 62 points higher (83/100 vs 21/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ leads (100/100 vs 11/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ leads (52/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ leads (97/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ significantly outperforms the Redmi A3 (100/100 vs 11/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ significantly outperforms the Redmi A3 (93/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ significantly outperforms the Redmi A3 (52/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ significantly outperforms the Redmi A3 (97/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi A3 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ (60/100 vs 39/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ | Redmi A3 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | MediaTek Helio G36 | |
| AnTuTu | 5195978 | 193858 | |
| Geekbench Single | 4327 | 189 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 12873 | 781 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.7" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1216x2688 | 720x1650 | |
| Refresh rate | 185 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 8400 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 120W | 10W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 45 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | — | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 2GB / 3GB / 4GB / 6GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 17 | Android 14, MIUI | |
| Brightness (peak) | 5000 nits | 500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.0×76.0×8.6 mm | 168.3×76.3×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 223 g | 193 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Redmi A3
- Main: —
- Front: 5MP
Display comparison
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2688
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Redmi A3
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1650
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Battery and charging
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 80W
Redmi A3
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ and Redmi A3, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ leads Redmi A3 by 2580.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ significantly outperforms the Redmi A3 (100/100 vs 11/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ significantly outperforms the Redmi A3 (93/100 vs 44/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ significantly outperforms the Redmi A3 (52/100 vs 0/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ significantly outperforms the Redmi A3 (97/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Redmi A3 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ (60/100 vs 39/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ or the Redmi A3?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ significantly outperforms the Redmi A3 by 62 points (83/100 vs 21/100).
What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ and the Redmi A3?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ has a MobileRank rating of 83/100, the Redmi A3 — 21/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ or the Redmi A3?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ leads on camera score (52/100 vs 0/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ or the Redmi A3?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ leads on performance (100/100 vs 11/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ over the Redmi A3?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.