Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ vs Sony Xperia 5 III
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6, while the Sony Xperia 5 III (2021) runs on the Snapdragon 888. 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 4500); the main camera is 50 MP vs 12 MP; the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ is faster in AnTuTu (5,195,978 vs 1,135,878); the Sony Xperia 5 III is noticeably lighter (168g vs 223g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+
Sony Xperia 5 III
What makes Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5195978 vs 1135878
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 1500
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 3537
- Bigger battery: 8400 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 30W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 64/100)
- Better camera (52/100 vs 20/100)
- Longer battery life (97/100 vs 35/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 84/100)
What makes Sony Xperia 5 III better?
- Lighter: 168g vs 223g
- Better portability (76/100 vs 39/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ vs the Sony Xperia 5 III, 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 64/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ leads (52/100 vs 20/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ leads (97/100 vs 35/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 III (100/100 vs 64/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ is a bit better (93/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 III (52/100 vs 20/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 III (97/100 vs 35/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 5 III significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ (76/100 vs 39/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ | Sony Xperia 5 III | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | Snapdragon 888 | |
| AnTuTu | 5195978 | 1135878 | |
| Geekbench Single | 4327 | 1500 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 12873 | 3537 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.1" OLED | |
| Resolution | 1216x2688 | 1080x2520 | |
| Refresh rate | 185 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 8400 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 120W | 30W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 17 | Android 11 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 5000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | IP65/IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.0×76.0×8.6 mm | 157.0×68.0×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 223 g | 168 g | |
| Launch price | — | $999 |
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Sony Xperia 5 III
- Main: 12MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2688
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Sony Xperia 5 III
- 6.1" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2520
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 80W
Sony Xperia 5 III
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ and Sony Xperia 5 III, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ leads Sony Xperia 5 III by 357.4% 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 Sony Xperia 5 III (100/100 vs 64/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ is a bit better (93/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 III (52/100 vs 20/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 III (97/100 vs 35/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 5 III significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ (76/100 vs 39/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ or the Sony Xperia 5 III?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 III by 32 points (83/100 vs 51/100).
What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ and the Sony Xperia 5 III?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ has a MobileRank rating of 83/100, the Sony Xperia 5 III — 51/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ or the Sony Xperia 5 III?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ leads on camera score (52/100 vs 20/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ or the Sony Xperia 5 III?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ leads on performance (100/100 vs 64/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ over the Sony Xperia 5 III?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Sony Xperia 5 III is a better fit for active users.