Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro vs OnePlus 9
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6, while the OnePlus 9 (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads — 81/100 vs 60/100 (a 21-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro has the bigger battery (8400 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 50 MP vs 48 MP; the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (4,701,314 vs 1,157,244); the OnePlus 9 is noticeably lighter (192g vs 223g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
OnePlus 9
What makes Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4701314 vs 1157244
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 1500
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 3537
- Bigger battery: 8400 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 65W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 120Hz
- Faster wireless charging: 80W vs 15W
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 64/100)
- Better camera (52/100 vs 51/100)
- Longer battery life (88/100 vs 50/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 80/100)
What makes OnePlus 9 better?
- Lighter: 192g vs 223g
- Better portability (56/100 vs 39/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro vs the OnePlus 9, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro scores 21 points higher (81/100 vs 60/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads (100/100 vs 64/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads (88/100 vs 50/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the OnePlus 9 (100/100 vs 64/100). 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 Red Magic 12 Pro and the OnePlus 9 are nearly equal (52/100 vs 51/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the OnePlus 9 (88/100 vs 50/100). In the "portability" category, the OnePlus 9 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro (56/100 vs 39/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro | OnePlus 9 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 | |
| AnTuTu | 4701314 | 1157244 | |
| Geekbench Single | 4327 | 1500 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 12873 | 3537 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.5" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1216x2688 | 2400x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 185 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 8400 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 65W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 15W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 17 | Android 11 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 5000 nits | 1100 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.0×76.0×8.6 mm | 160.0×74.2×8.7 mm | |
| Weight | 223 g | 192 g | |
| Launch price | — | $729 |
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
OnePlus 9
- Main: 48MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2688
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
OnePlus 9
- 6.5" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 80W
OnePlus 9
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- Wireless: 15W
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro and OnePlus 9, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads OnePlus 9 by 306.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the OnePlus 9 (100/100 vs 64/100).
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 Red Magic 12 Pro and the OnePlus 9 are nearly equal (52/100 vs 51/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the OnePlus 9 (88/100 vs 50/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the OnePlus 9 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro (56/100 vs 39/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro or the OnePlus 9?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the OnePlus 9 by 21 points (81/100 vs 60/100).
What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro and the OnePlus 9?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 81/100, the OnePlus 9 — 60/100.
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro or the OnePlus 9?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads on performance (100/100 vs 64/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro over the OnePlus 9?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The OnePlus 9 is a better fit for active users.