Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro vs OnePlus Nord 5
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6, while the OnePlus Nord 5 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads — 81/100 vs 67/100 (a 14-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro has the bigger battery (8400 mAh vs 6800); the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (4,701,314 vs 1,848,224).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
OnePlus Nord 5
What makes Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4701314 vs 1848224
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 1923
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 5179
- Bigger battery: 8400 vs 6800 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 144Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 76/100)
- Better camera (52/100 vs 44/100)
- Longer battery life (88/100 vs 66/100)
What makes OnePlus Nord 5 better?
- Lighter: 211g vs 223g
- Better display (94/100 vs 93/100)
- Better portability (51/100 vs 39/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro vs the OnePlus Nord 5, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro scores 14 points higher (81/100 vs 67/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads (100/100 vs 76/100). 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 Nord 5 (100/100 vs 76/100). In the "display" category, the OnePlus Nord 5 and the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro are nearly equal (94/100 vs 93/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro is a bit better (52/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro notably outperforms the OnePlus Nord 5 (88/100 vs 66/100). In the "portability" category, the OnePlus Nord 5 is a bit better (51/100 vs 39/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro | OnePlus Nord 5 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 | |
| AnTuTu | 4701314 | 1848224 | |
| Geekbench Single | 4327 | 1923 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 12873 | 5179 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1216x2688 | 2800x1272 | |
| Refresh rate | 185 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 8400 mAh | 6800 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 17 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 5000 nits | 1800 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | IP65 | |
| Dimensions | 163.0×76.0×8.6 mm | 163.4×77.0×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 223 g | 211 g | |
| Launch price | — | $385 |
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
OnePlus Nord 5
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2688
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
OnePlus Nord 5
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2800x1272
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 80W
OnePlus Nord 5
- 6800 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro and OnePlus Nord 5, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads OnePlus Nord 5 by 154.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro notably outperforms the OnePlus Nord 5 (100/100 vs 76/100).
display
In the "display" category, the OnePlus Nord 5 and the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro are nearly equal (94/100 vs 93/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro is a bit better (52/100 vs 44/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro notably outperforms the OnePlus Nord 5 (88/100 vs 66/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the OnePlus Nord 5 is a bit better (51/100 vs 39/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro or the OnePlus Nord 5?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro is noticeably better than the OnePlus Nord 5 — the overall rating gap is 14 points.
What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro and the OnePlus Nord 5?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 81/100, the OnePlus Nord 5 — 67/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro or the OnePlus Nord 5?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads on camera score (52/100 vs 44/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro or the OnePlus Nord 5?
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 OnePlus Nord 5?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The OnePlus Nord 5 is a better fit for active users.