Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ vs Sony Xperia E5
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6, while the Sony Xperia E5 (2016) runs on the MT6735. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ leads — 83/100 vs 22/100 (a 61-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ has the bigger battery (8400 mAh vs 2300); the main camera is 50 MP vs 13 MP; the Sony Xperia E5 is noticeably lighter (147g vs 223g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+
Sony Xperia E5
What makes Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ better?
- Bigger battery: 8400 vs 2300 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 60Hz
- Better camera (52/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (97/100 vs 12/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 34/100)
What makes Sony Xperia E5 better?
- Lighter: 147g vs 223g
- Better portability (81/100 vs 39/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ vs the Sony Xperia E5, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ scores 61 points higher (83/100 vs 22/100). 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 12/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia E5 (93/100 vs 34/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia E5 (52/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia E5 (97/100 vs 12/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia E5 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ (81/100 vs 39/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ | Sony Xperia E5 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | MT6735 | |
| AnTuTu | 5195978 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 4327 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 12873 | — | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 5.0" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1216x2688 | 720x1280 | |
| Refresh rate | 185 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 8400 mAh | 2300 mAh | |
| Charging | 120W | — | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 13 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 1.5GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 16GB | |
| OS | Android 17 | Android 6.0 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 5000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.0×76.0×8.6 mm | 144.0×69.0×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 223 g | 147 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Sony Xperia E5
- Main: 13MP f/2.0
- Front: 5MP
Display comparison
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2688
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Sony Xperia E5
- 5.0" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1280
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Battery and charging
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 80W
Sony Xperia E5
- 2300 mAh
- No wireless charging
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia E5 (93/100 vs 34/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia E5 (52/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia E5 (97/100 vs 12/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia E5 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ (81/100 vs 39/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ or the Sony Xperia E5?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia E5 by 61 points (83/100 vs 22/100).
What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ and the Sony Xperia E5?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ has a MobileRank rating of 83/100, the Sony Xperia E5 — 22/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ or the Sony Xperia E5?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ leads on camera score (52/100 vs 10/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ over the Sony Xperia E5?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.