Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro vs OnePlus Nord 3
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6, while the OnePlus Nord 3 (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9000. 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 5000); the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (4,701,314 vs 1,542,660); the OnePlus Nord 3 is noticeably lighter (193g vs 223g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
OnePlus Nord 3
What makes Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4701314 vs 1542660
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 1693
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 4384
- Bigger battery: 8400 vs 5000 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 71/100)
- Better camera (52/100 vs 35/100)
- Longer battery life (88/100 vs 56/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 84/100)
What makes OnePlus Nord 3 better?
- Lighter: 193g vs 223g
- Better portability (61/100 vs 39/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro vs the OnePlus Nord 3, 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 71/100). 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 56/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro notably outperforms the OnePlus Nord 3 (100/100 vs 71/100). 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 Nord 3 (52/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the OnePlus Nord 3 (88/100 vs 56/100). In the "portability" category, the OnePlus Nord 3 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro (61/100 vs 39/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro | OnePlus Nord 3 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | MediaTek Dimensity 9000 | |
| AnTuTu | 4701314 | 1542660 | |
| Geekbench Single | 4327 | 1693 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 12873 | 4384 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.7" Fluid AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1216x2688 | 1240x2772 | |
| Refresh rate | 185 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 8400 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 17 | Android 13, up to 3 major Android upgrades, OxygenOS 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 5000 nits | 1450 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 163.0×76.0×8.6 mm | 162.0×75.1×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 223 g | 193 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
OnePlus Nord 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 Nord 3
- 6.7" Fluid AMOLED
- Resolution: 1240x2772
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 80W
OnePlus Nord 3
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro and OnePlus Nord 3, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads OnePlus Nord 3 by 204.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro notably outperforms the OnePlus Nord 3 (100/100 vs 71/100).
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 Nord 3 (52/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the OnePlus Nord 3 (88/100 vs 56/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the OnePlus Nord 3 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 Nord 3?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the OnePlus Nord 3 by 21 points (81/100 vs 60/100).
What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro and the OnePlus Nord 3?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 81/100, the OnePlus Nord 3 — 60/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro or the OnePlus Nord 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 Nord 3?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads on performance (100/100 vs 71/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro over the OnePlus Nord 3?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The OnePlus Nord 3 is a better fit for active users.