Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ vs Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6, while the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads — 84/100 vs 83/100 (a 1-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ has the bigger battery (8400 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ is faster in AnTuTu (5,195,978 vs 3,463,142).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
What makes Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5195978 vs 3463142
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 3601
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 10686
- Bigger battery: 8400 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 60W
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 120Hz
- Faster wireless charging: 80W vs 25W
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 96/100)
- Longer battery life (97/100 vs 61/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 88/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra better?
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 214g vs 223g
- Better camera (86/100 vs 52/100)
- Better portability (51/100 vs 39/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ vs the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra scores 1 points higher (84/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads (86/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ leads (97/100 vs 61/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ and the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra are nearly equal (100/100 vs 96/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ is a bit better (93/100 vs 88/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ (86/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra (97/100 vs 61/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is a bit better (51/100 vs 39/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ | Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 5195978 | 3463142 | |
| Geekbench Single | 4327 | 3601 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 12873 | 10686 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.9" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 1216x2688 | 3120x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 185 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 8400 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 120W | 60W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 25W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 157 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 17 | Android 16 / One UI 8.5 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 5000 nits | 2600 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.0×76.0×8.6 mm | 163.6×78.1×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 223 g | 214 g | |
| Launch price | — | $1299 |
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 12MP
Display comparison
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2688
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- 6.9" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 3120x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 80W
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 10:12 hrs, total 28:50 hrs
- Wired: 60W
- Wireless: 25W
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ and Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ leads Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra by 50.0% in our overall performance rating.
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ and the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra are nearly equal (100/100 vs 96/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ is a bit better (93/100 vs 88/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ (86/100 vs 52/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra (97/100 vs 61/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is a bit better (51/100 vs 39/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ or the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra edges out the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ by just 1 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ and the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ has a MobileRank rating of 83/100, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra — 84/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ or the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads on camera score (86/100 vs 52/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ over the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, budget-conscious buyers.