Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ vs Samsung Galaxy F36
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6, while the Samsung Galaxy F36 (2025) runs on the Exynos 1380. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ leads — 83/100 vs 51/100 (a 32-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 767,711); the Samsung Galaxy F36 is noticeably lighter (197g vs 223g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+
Samsung Galaxy F36
What makes Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5195978 vs 767711
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 1008
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 2710
- Bigger battery: 8400 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 25W
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 53/100)
- Better camera (52/100 vs 34/100)
- Longer battery life (97/100 vs 44/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 79/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy F36 better?
- Lighter: 197g vs 223g
- Better portability (64/100 vs 39/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ vs the Samsung Galaxy F36, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ scores 32 points higher (83/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ leads (100/100 vs 53/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ leads (52/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ leads (97/100 vs 44/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy F36 (100/100 vs 53/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ is a bit better (93/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy F36 (52/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy F36 (97/100 vs 44/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy F36 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ (64/100 vs 39/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ | Samsung Galaxy F36 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | Exynos 1380 | |
| AnTuTu | 5195978 | 767711 | |
| Geekbench Single | 4327 | 1008 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 12873 | 2710 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.7" Super AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1216x2688 | 1080x2340 | |
| Refresh rate | 185 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 8400 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 120W | 25W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 17 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 5000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.0×76.0×8.6 mm | 164.4×77.9×7.7 mm | |
| Weight | 223 g | 197 g | |
| Launch price | — | $245 |
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Samsung Galaxy F36
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 13MP
Display comparison
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2688
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Samsung Galaxy F36
- 6.7" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 80W
Samsung Galaxy F36
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ and Samsung Galaxy F36, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ leads Samsung Galaxy F36 by 576.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy F36 (100/100 vs 53/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ is a bit better (93/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy F36 (52/100 vs 34/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy F36 (97/100 vs 44/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy F36 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ (64/100 vs 39/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ or the Samsung Galaxy F36?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy F36 by 32 points (83/100 vs 51/100).
What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ and the Samsung Galaxy F36?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ has a MobileRank rating of 83/100, the Samsung Galaxy F36 — 51/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ or the Samsung Galaxy F36?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ leads on camera score (52/100 vs 34/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ or the Samsung Galaxy F36?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ leads on performance (100/100 vs 53/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ over the Samsung Galaxy F36?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.