Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ vs Sony Xperia Ace III
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6, while the Sony Xperia Ace III (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 480. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ leads — 83/100 vs 35/100 (a 48-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 13 MP; the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ is faster in AnTuTu (5,195,978 vs 435,710); the Sony Xperia Ace III is noticeably lighter (162g vs 223g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+
Sony Xperia Ace III
What makes Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5195978 vs 435710
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 689
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 1597
- Bigger battery: 8400 vs 4500 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 38/100)
- Better camera (52/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (97/100 vs 49/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 43/100)
What makes Sony Xperia Ace III better?
- Lighter: 162g vs 223g
- Better portability (72/100 vs 39/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ vs the Sony Xperia Ace III, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ scores 48 points higher (83/100 vs 35/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ leads (100/100 vs 38/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ leads (52/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ leads (97/100 vs 49/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia Ace III (100/100 vs 38/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia Ace III (93/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia Ace III (52/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia Ace III (97/100 vs 49/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia Ace III significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ (72/100 vs 39/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ | Sony Xperia Ace III | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 480 | |
| AnTuTu | 5195978 | 435710 | |
| Geekbench Single | 4327 | 689 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 12873 | 1597 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 5.5" LCD IPS | |
| Resolution | 1216x2688 | 720x1496 | |
| Refresh rate | 185 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 8400 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 120W | — | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 13 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | — | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 64GB | |
| OS | Android 17 | Android 12 Snow Cone | |
| Brightness (peak) | 5000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.0×76.0×8.6 mm | 140.0×69.0×8.9 mm | |
| Weight | 223 g | 162 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Sony Xperia Ace III
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 5MP
Display comparison
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2688
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Sony Xperia Ace III
- 5.5" LCD IPS
- Resolution: 720x1496
- Refresh rate: —
Battery and charging
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 80W
Sony Xperia Ace III
- 4500 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ and Sony Xperia Ace III, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ leads Sony Xperia Ace III by 1092.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia Ace III (100/100 vs 38/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia Ace III (93/100 vs 43/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia Ace III (52/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia Ace III (97/100 vs 49/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia Ace III significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ (72/100 vs 39/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ or the Sony Xperia Ace III?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia Ace III by 48 points (83/100 vs 35/100).
What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ and the Sony Xperia Ace III?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ has a MobileRank rating of 83/100, the Sony Xperia Ace III — 35/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ or the Sony Xperia Ace III?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ leads on camera score (52/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ or the Sony Xperia Ace III?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ leads on performance (100/100 vs 38/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ over the Sony Xperia Ace III?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.