Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ vs Samsung Galaxy S22+
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6, while the Samsung Galaxy S22+ (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ leads — 83/100 vs 58/100 (a 25-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ has the bigger battery (8400 mAh vs 4500); the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ is faster in AnTuTu (5,195,978 vs 1,294,871); the Samsung Galaxy S22+ is noticeably lighter (196g vs 223g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+
Samsung Galaxy S22+
What makes Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5195978 vs 1294871
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 1662
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 4188
- Bigger battery: 8400 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 45W
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 120Hz
- Faster wireless charging: 80W vs 15W
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 68/100)
- Better camera (52/100 vs 39/100)
- Longer battery life (97/100 vs 46/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 79/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy S22+ better?
- Lighter: 196g vs 223g
- Better portability (64/100 vs 39/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ vs the Samsung Galaxy S22+, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ scores 25 points higher (83/100 vs 58/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ leads (100/100 vs 68/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ leads (52/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ leads (97/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S22+ (100/100 vs 68/100). 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+ is a bit better (52/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S22+ (97/100 vs 46/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S22+ notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ (64/100 vs 39/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ | Samsung Galaxy S22+ | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | 5195978 | 1294871 | |
| Geekbench Single | 4327 | 1662 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 12873 | 4188 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.6" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 1216x2688 | 2340x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 185 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 8400 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 120W | 45W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 15W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 10 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 10 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 17 | Android 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 5000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | — | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.0×76.0×8.6 mm | — | |
| Weight | 223 g | 196 g | |
| Launch price | — | $999 |
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Samsung Galaxy S22+
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 10MP
Display comparison
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2688
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S22+
- 6.6" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 80W
Samsung Galaxy S22+
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- Wireless: 15W
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ and Samsung Galaxy S22+, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ leads Samsung Galaxy S22+ by 301.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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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 S22+ (100/100 vs 68/100).
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+ is a bit better (52/100 vs 39/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S22+ (97/100 vs 46/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S22+ 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 S22+?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S22+ by 25 points (83/100 vs 58/100).
What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ and the Samsung Galaxy S22+?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ has a MobileRank rating of 83/100, the Samsung Galaxy S22+ — 58/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ or the Samsung Galaxy S22+?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ leads on camera score (52/100 vs 39/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ or the Samsung Galaxy S22+?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ leads on performance (100/100 vs 68/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ over the Samsung Galaxy S22+?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Samsung Galaxy S22+ is a better fit for active users.