Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ vs Sony Xperia XZ1 Compact
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6, while the Sony Xperia XZ1 Compact (2017) runs on the Snapdragon 835. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ leads — 83/100 vs 26/100 (a 57-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 19 MP; the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ is faster in AnTuTu (5,195,978 vs 438,016); the Sony Xperia XZ1 Compact is noticeably lighter (140g vs 223g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+
Sony Xperia XZ1 Compact
What makes Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5195978 vs 438016
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 427
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 1500
- Bigger battery: 8400 vs 2700 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 19MP
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 33/100)
- Better camera (52/100 vs 13/100)
- Longer battery life (97/100 vs 12/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 36/100)
What makes Sony Xperia XZ1 Compact better?
- Lighter: 140g vs 223g
- Better portability (69/100 vs 39/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ vs the Sony Xperia XZ1 Compact, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ scores 57 points higher (83/100 vs 26/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ leads (100/100 vs 33/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ leads (52/100 vs 13/100). 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 XZ1 Compact (100/100 vs 33/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XZ1 Compact (93/100 vs 36/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XZ1 Compact (52/100 vs 13/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XZ1 Compact (97/100 vs 12/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia XZ1 Compact significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ (69/100 vs 39/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ | Sony Xperia XZ1 Compact | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | Snapdragon 835 | |
| AnTuTu | 5195978 | 438016 | |
| Geekbench Single | 4327 | 427 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 12873 | 1500 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 4.6" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1216x2688 | 720x1280 | |
| Refresh rate | 185 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 8400 mAh | 2700 mAh | |
| Charging | 120W | 18W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 19 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 4GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 32GB | |
| OS | Android 17 | Android 8.0 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 5000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.0×76.0×8.6 mm | 129.0×65.0×9.3 mm | |
| Weight | 223 g | 140 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Sony Xperia XZ1 Compact
- Main: 19MP f/2.0
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2688
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Sony Xperia XZ1 Compact
- 4.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1280
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Battery and charging
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 80W
Sony Xperia XZ1 Compact
- 2700 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ and Sony Xperia XZ1 Compact, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ leads Sony Xperia XZ1 Compact by 1086.3% 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 XZ1 Compact (100/100 vs 33/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XZ1 Compact (93/100 vs 36/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XZ1 Compact (52/100 vs 13/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XZ1 Compact (97/100 vs 12/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia XZ1 Compact significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ (69/100 vs 39/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ or the Sony Xperia XZ1 Compact?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XZ1 Compact by 57 points (83/100 vs 26/100).
What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ and the Sony Xperia XZ1 Compact?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ has a MobileRank rating of 83/100, the Sony Xperia XZ1 Compact — 26/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ or the Sony Xperia XZ1 Compact?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ leads on camera score (52/100 vs 13/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ or the Sony Xperia XZ1 Compact?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ leads on performance (100/100 vs 33/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ over the Sony Xperia XZ1 Compact?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.