Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro vs Nubia Z50 Ultra
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6, while the Nubia Z50 Ultra (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads — 81/100 vs 73/100 (a 8-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro has the bigger battery (8400 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (4,701,314 vs 1,842,269).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
Nubia Z50 Ultra
What makes Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4701314 vs 1842269
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 2004
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 5311
- Bigger battery: 8400 vs 5000 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 223g vs 228g
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 76/100)
- Longer battery life (88/100 vs 56/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 80/100)
What makes Nubia Z50 Ultra better?
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Better camera (86/100 vs 52/100)
- Better portability (40/100 vs 39/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro vs the Nubia Z50 Ultra, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro scores 8 points higher (81/100 vs 73/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads (100/100 vs 76/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z50 Ultra leads (86/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads (88/100 vs 56/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro notably outperforms the Nubia Z50 Ultra (100/100 vs 76/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro is a bit better (93/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z50 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro (86/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Nubia Z50 Ultra (88/100 vs 56/100). In the "portability" category, the Nubia Z50 Ultra and the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro are nearly equal (40/100 vs 39/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro | Nubia Z50 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | |
| AnTuTu | 4701314 | 1842269 | |
| Geekbench Single | 4327 | 2004 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 12873 | 5311 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1216x2688 | 1116x2480 | |
| Refresh rate | 185 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 8400 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB / 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 17 | Android 13, MyOS 13 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 5000 nits | 1500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.0×76.0×8.6 mm | 163.9×76.3×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 223 g | 228 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Nubia Z50 Ultra
- Main: 64MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2688
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Nubia Z50 Ultra
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1116x2480
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 80W
Nubia Z50 Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro and Nubia Z50 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads Nubia Z50 Ultra by 155.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro notably outperforms the Nubia Z50 Ultra (100/100 vs 76/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro is a bit better (93/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z50 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro (86/100 vs 52/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Nubia Z50 Ultra (88/100 vs 56/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nubia Z50 Ultra and the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro are nearly equal (40/100 vs 39/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro or the Nubia Z50 Ultra?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro edges out the Nubia Z50 Ultra by just 8 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro and the Nubia Z50 Ultra?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 81/100, the Nubia Z50 Ultra — 73/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro or the Nubia Z50 Ultra?
The Nubia Z50 Ultra leads on camera score (86/100 vs 52/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro or the Nubia Z50 Ultra?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads on performance (100/100 vs 76/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro over the Nubia Z50 Ultra?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Nubia Z50 Ultra is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts.