Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ vs Sony Xperia R1 (Plus)
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6, while the Sony Xperia R1 (Plus) (2017) runs on the Snapdragon 430. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ leads — 83/100 vs 17/100 (a 66-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ has the bigger battery (8400 mAh vs 2620); the main camera is 50 MP vs 13 MP; the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ is faster in AnTuTu (5,195,978 vs 180,440); the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ has NFC for contactless payments, the Sony Xperia R1 (Plus) doesn't; the Sony Xperia R1 (Plus) is noticeably lighter (154g vs 223g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+
Sony Xperia R1 (Plus)
What makes Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5195978 vs 180440
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 205
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 827
- Bigger battery: 8400 vs 2620 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 11/100)
- Better camera (52/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (97/100 vs 12/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 33/100)
What makes Sony Xperia R1 (Plus) better?
- Lighter: 154g vs 223g
- Better portability (74/100 vs 39/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ vs the Sony Xperia R1 (Plus), the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ scores 66 points higher (83/100 vs 17/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ leads (100/100 vs 11/100). 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 "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia R1 (Plus) (100/100 vs 11/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia R1 (Plus) (93/100 vs 33/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia R1 (Plus) (52/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia R1 (Plus) (97/100 vs 12/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia R1 (Plus) significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ (74/100 vs 39/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ | Sony Xperia R1 (Plus) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | Snapdragon 430 | |
| AnTuTu | 5195978 | 180440 | |
| Geekbench Single | 4327 | 205 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 12873 | 827 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 5.2" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1216x2688 | 720x1280 | |
| Refresh rate | 185 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 8400 mAh | 2620 mAh | |
| Charging | 120W | — | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 13 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 2GB / 3GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 16GB / 32GB | |
| OS | Android 17 | Android 7.1 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 5000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.0×76.0×8.6 mm | 146.0×73.2×8.9 mm | |
| Weight | 223 g | 154 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Sony Xperia R1 (Plus)
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2688
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Sony Xperia R1 (Plus)
- 5.2" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1280
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Battery and charging
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 80W
Sony Xperia R1 (Plus)
- 2620 mAh
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ and Sony Xperia R1 (Plus), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ leads Sony Xperia R1 (Plus) by 2779.6% 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 R1 (Plus) (100/100 vs 11/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia R1 (Plus) (93/100 vs 33/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia R1 (Plus) (52/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia R1 (Plus) (97/100 vs 12/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia R1 (Plus) significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ (74/100 vs 39/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ or the Sony Xperia R1 (Plus)?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia R1 (Plus) by 66 points (83/100 vs 17/100).
What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ and the Sony Xperia R1 (Plus)?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ has a MobileRank rating of 83/100, the Sony Xperia R1 (Plus) — 17/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ or the Sony Xperia R1 (Plus)?
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 R1 (Plus)?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ leads on performance (100/100 vs 11/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ over the Sony Xperia R1 (Plus)?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.