Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro vs OnePlus Ace 3
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6, while the OnePlus Ace 3 (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads — 81/100 vs 64/100 (a 17-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro has the bigger battery (8400 mAh vs 5500); the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (4,701,314 vs 1,907,512); the OnePlus Ace 3 is noticeably lighter (207g vs 223g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
OnePlus Ace 3
What makes Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4701314 vs 1907512
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 2004
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 5311
- Bigger battery: 8400 vs 5500 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 77/100)
- Better camera (52/100 vs 35/100)
- Longer battery life (88/100 vs 66/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 84/100)
What makes OnePlus Ace 3 better?
- Faster charging: 100W vs 80W
- Lighter: 207g vs 223g
- Better portability (46/100 vs 39/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro vs the OnePlus Ace 3, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro scores 17 points higher (81/100 vs 64/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads (100/100 vs 77/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads (52/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads (88/100 vs 66/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro notably outperforms the OnePlus Ace 3 (100/100 vs 77/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro is a bit better (93/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro notably outperforms the OnePlus Ace 3 (52/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro notably outperforms the OnePlus Ace 3 (88/100 vs 66/100). In the "portability" category, the OnePlus Ace 3 is a bit better (46/100 vs 39/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro | OnePlus Ace 3 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | |
| AnTuTu | 4701314 | 1907512 | |
| Geekbench Single | 4327 | 2004 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 12873 | 5311 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1216x2688 | 1264x2780 | |
| Refresh rate | 185 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 8400 mAh | 5500 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 17 | Android 14, ColorOS 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 5000 nits | 4500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.0×76.0×8.6 mm | 163.3×75.3×8.8 mm | |
| Weight | 223 g | 207 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
OnePlus Ace 3
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2688
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
OnePlus Ace 3
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1264x2780
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 80W
OnePlus Ace 3
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro and OnePlus Ace 3, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads OnePlus Ace 3 by 146.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro notably outperforms the OnePlus Ace 3 (100/100 vs 77/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro is a bit better (93/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro notably outperforms the OnePlus Ace 3 (52/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro notably outperforms the OnePlus Ace 3 (88/100 vs 66/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the OnePlus Ace 3 is a bit better (46/100 vs 39/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro or the OnePlus Ace 3?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro is noticeably better than the OnePlus Ace 3 — the overall rating gap is 17 points.
What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro and the OnePlus Ace 3?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 81/100, the OnePlus Ace 3 — 64/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro or the OnePlus Ace 3?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads on camera score (52/100 vs 35/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro or the OnePlus Ace 3?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads on performance (100/100 vs 77/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro over the OnePlus Ace 3?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The OnePlus Ace 3 is a better fit for active users.