Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ vs Sharp Aquos R9
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6, while the Sharp Aquos R9 (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7+ Gen 3. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ leads — 83/100 vs 68/100 (a 15-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 1,660,924); the Sharp Aquos R9 is noticeably lighter (195g vs 223g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+
Sharp Aquos R9
What makes Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5195978 vs 1660924
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 1860
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 5045
- Bigger battery: 8400 vs 5000 mAh
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 74/100)
- Longer battery life (97/100 vs 52/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 90/100)
What makes Sharp Aquos R9 better?
- Higher refresh rate: 240Hz vs 185Hz
- Lighter: 195g vs 223g
- Better camera (60/100 vs 52/100)
- Better portability (52/100 vs 39/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ vs the Sharp Aquos R9, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ scores 15 points higher (83/100 vs 68/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ leads (100/100 vs 74/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ leads (97/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ notably outperforms the Sharp Aquos R9 (100/100 vs 74/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ and the Sharp Aquos R9 are nearly equal (93/100 vs 90/100). In the "camera" category, the Sharp Aquos R9 is a bit better (60/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ significantly outperforms the Sharp Aquos R9 (97/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the Sharp Aquos R9 is a bit better (52/100 vs 39/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ | Sharp Aquos R9 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7+ Gen 3 | |
| AnTuTu | 5195978 | 1660924 | |
| Geekbench Single | 4327 | 1860 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 12873 | 5045 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.5" PRO IGZO LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 1216x2688 | 1080x2340 | |
| Refresh rate | 185 Hz | 240 Hz | |
| Battery | 8400 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 120W | — | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 17 | Android 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 5000 nits | 2000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.0×76.0×8.6 mm | 156.0×75.0×8.9 mm | |
| Weight | 223 g | 195 g | |
| Launch price | — | $599 |
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Sharp Aquos R9
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2688
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Sharp Aquos R9
- 6.5" PRO IGZO LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 240 Hz
Battery and charging
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 80W
Sharp Aquos R9
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ and Sharp Aquos R9, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ leads Sharp Aquos R9 by 212.8% 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+ notably outperforms the Sharp Aquos R9 (100/100 vs 74/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ and the Sharp Aquos R9 are nearly equal (93/100 vs 90/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Sharp Aquos R9 is a bit better (60/100 vs 52/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ significantly outperforms the Sharp Aquos R9 (97/100 vs 52/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Sharp Aquos R9 is a bit better (52/100 vs 39/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ or the Sharp Aquos R9?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ is noticeably better than the Sharp Aquos R9 — the overall rating gap is 15 points.
What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ and the Sharp Aquos R9?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ has a MobileRank rating of 83/100, the Sharp Aquos R9 — 68/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ or the Sharp Aquos R9?
The Sharp Aquos R9 leads on camera score (60/100 vs 52/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ or the Sharp Aquos R9?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ leads on performance (100/100 vs 74/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ over the Sharp Aquos R9?
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 is a better fit for active users.