Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ vs Sony Xperia X Performance
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6, while the Sony Xperia X Performance (2016) runs on the Snapdragon 820. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ leads — 83/100 vs 24/100 (a 59-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ has the bigger battery (8400 mAh vs 2700); the main camera is 50 MP vs 23 MP; the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ is faster in AnTuTu (5,195,978 vs 333,877); the Sony Xperia X Performance is noticeably lighter (164g vs 223g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+
Sony Xperia X Performance
What makes Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5195978 vs 333877
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 356
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 615
- Bigger battery: 8400 vs 2700 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 23MP
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 21/100)
- Better camera (52/100 vs 17/100)
- Longer battery life (97/100 vs 12/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 46/100)
What makes Sony Xperia X Performance better?
- Lighter: 164g vs 223g
- Better portability (73/100 vs 39/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ vs the Sony Xperia X Performance, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ scores 59 points higher (83/100 vs 24/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ leads (100/100 vs 21/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ leads (52/100 vs 17/100). 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 X Performance (100/100 vs 21/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia X Performance (93/100 vs 46/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia X Performance (52/100 vs 17/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia X Performance (97/100 vs 12/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia X Performance significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ (73/100 vs 39/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ | Sony Xperia X Performance | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | Snapdragon 820 | |
| AnTuTu | 5195978 | 333877 | |
| Geekbench Single | 4327 | 356 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 12873 | 615 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 5.0" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1216x2688 | 1080x1920 | |
| Refresh rate | 185 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 8400 mAh | 2700 mAh | |
| Charging | 120W | 18W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 23 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 3GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 32GB / 64GB | |
| OS | Android 17 | Android 6.0.1 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 5000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.0×76.0×8.6 mm | 143.7×70.4×8.7 mm | |
| Weight | 223 g | 164 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Sony Xperia X Performance
- Main: 23MP f/2.0
- Front: 13MP
Display comparison
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2688
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Sony Xperia X Performance
- 5.0" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x1920
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Battery and charging
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 80W
Sony Xperia X Performance
- 2700 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ and Sony Xperia X Performance, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ leads Sony Xperia X Performance by 1456.3% 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 X Performance (100/100 vs 21/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia X Performance (93/100 vs 46/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia X Performance (52/100 vs 17/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia X Performance (97/100 vs 12/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia X Performance significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ (73/100 vs 39/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ or the Sony Xperia X Performance?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia X Performance by 59 points (83/100 vs 24/100).
What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ and the Sony Xperia X Performance?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ has a MobileRank rating of 83/100, the Sony Xperia X Performance — 24/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ or the Sony Xperia X Performance?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ leads on camera score (52/100 vs 17/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ or the Sony Xperia X Performance?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ leads on performance (100/100 vs 21/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ over the Sony Xperia X Performance?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.