Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro vs OnePlus 9R
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6, while the OnePlus 9R (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 870. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads — 81/100 vs 54/100 (a 27-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 1,032,318); the OnePlus 9R is noticeably lighter (189g vs 223g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
OnePlus 9R
What makes Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4701314 vs 1032318
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 1298
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 3520
- Bigger battery: 8400 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 65W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 61/100)
- Better camera (52/100 vs 37/100)
- Longer battery life (88/100 vs 42/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 80/100)
What makes OnePlus 9R better?
- Lighter: 189g vs 223g
- Better portability (61/100 vs 39/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro vs the OnePlus 9R, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro scores 27 points higher (81/100 vs 54/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads (100/100 vs 61/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads (52/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads (88/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the OnePlus 9R (100/100 vs 61/100). 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 notably outperforms the OnePlus 9R (52/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the OnePlus 9R (88/100 vs 42/100). In the "portability" category, the OnePlus 9R notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro (61/100 vs 39/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro | OnePlus 9R | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 | |
| AnTuTu | 4701314 | 1032318 | |
| Geekbench Single | 4327 | 1298 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 12873 | 3520 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.5" Fluid AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1216x2688 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 185 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 8400 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 65W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 16 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 | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.0×76.0×8.6 mm | 161.0×74.1×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 223 g | 189 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
OnePlus 9R
- Main: 48MP
- Ultrawide: 16MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2688
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
OnePlus 9R
- 6.5" Fluid AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 80W
OnePlus 9R
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro and OnePlus 9R, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads OnePlus 9R by 355.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the OnePlus 9R (100/100 vs 61/100).
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 notably outperforms the OnePlus 9R (52/100 vs 37/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the OnePlus 9R (88/100 vs 42/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the OnePlus 9R notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro (61/100 vs 39/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro or the OnePlus 9R?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the OnePlus 9R by 27 points (81/100 vs 54/100).
What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro and the OnePlus 9R?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 81/100, the OnePlus 9R — 54/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro or the OnePlus 9R?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads on camera score (52/100 vs 37/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro or the OnePlus 9R?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads on performance (100/100 vs 61/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro over the OnePlus 9R?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The OnePlus 9R is a better fit for active users.