Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ vs Sharp Aquos R9 Pro
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6, while the Sharp Aquos R9 Pro (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ leads — 83/100 vs 76/100 (a 7-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 1,797,821).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+
Sharp Aquos R9 Pro
What makes Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5195978 vs 1797821
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 1923
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 5179
- Bigger battery: 8400 vs 5000 mAh
- Lighter: 223g vs 229g
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 75/100)
- Longer battery life (97/100 vs 66/100)
- Better portability (39/100 vs 27/100)
What makes Sharp Aquos R9 Pro better?
- Higher refresh rate: 240Hz vs 185Hz
- Better camera (81/100 vs 52/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 93/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ vs the Sharp Aquos R9 Pro, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ scores 7 points higher (83/100 vs 76/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ leads (100/100 vs 75/100). In the "camera" category, the Sharp Aquos R9 Pro leads (81/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ leads (97/100 vs 66/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ notably outperforms the Sharp Aquos R9 Pro (100/100 vs 75/100). In the "display" category, the Sharp Aquos R9 Pro is a bit better (99/100 vs 93/100). In the "camera" category, the Sharp Aquos R9 Pro notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ (81/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ significantly outperforms the Sharp Aquos R9 Pro (97/100 vs 66/100). In the "portability" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ is a bit better (39/100 vs 27/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ | Sharp Aquos R9 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 | |
| AnTuTu | 5195978 | 1797821 | |
| Geekbench Single | 4327 | 1923 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 12873 | 5179 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.7" PRO IGZO LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 1216x2688 | 1440x3120 | |
| Refresh rate | 185 Hz | 240 Hz | |
| Battery | 8400 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 120W | — | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 512GB | |
| OS | Android 17 | Android 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 5000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.0×76.0×8.6 mm | 162.0×78.0×9.3 mm | |
| Weight | 223 g | 229 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Sharp Aquos R9 Pro
- Main: 50MP
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2688
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Sharp Aquos R9 Pro
- 6.7" PRO IGZO LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1440x3120
- Refresh rate: 240 Hz
Battery and charging
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 80W
Sharp Aquos R9 Pro
- 5000 mAh
- Wireless: supported, wattage unknown
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ and Sharp Aquos R9 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ leads Sharp Aquos R9 Pro by 189.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ notably outperforms the Sharp Aquos R9 Pro (100/100 vs 75/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Sharp Aquos R9 Pro is a bit better (99/100 vs 93/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Sharp Aquos R9 Pro notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ (81/100 vs 52/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ significantly outperforms the Sharp Aquos R9 Pro (97/100 vs 66/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ is a bit better (39/100 vs 27/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ or the Sharp Aquos R9 Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ edges out the Sharp Aquos R9 Pro by just 7 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ and the Sharp Aquos R9 Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ has a MobileRank rating of 83/100, the Sharp Aquos R9 Pro — 76/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ or the Sharp Aquos R9 Pro?
The Sharp Aquos R9 Pro leads on camera score (81/100 vs 52/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ or the Sharp Aquos R9 Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ leads on performance (100/100 vs 75/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ over the Sharp Aquos R9 Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Sharp Aquos R9 Pro is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts.