Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro vs OnePlus Nord CE5
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6, while the OnePlus Nord CE5 (2025) runs on the Dimensity 8350 Apex. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads — 81/100 vs 61/100 (a 20-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro has the bigger battery (8400 mAh vs 7100); the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (4,701,314 vs 1,696,968); the OnePlus Nord CE5 is noticeably lighter (199g vs 223g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
OnePlus Nord CE5
What makes Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4701314 vs 1696968
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 1398
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 4313
- Bigger battery: 8400 vs 7100 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 70/100)
- Better camera (52/100 vs 35/100)
- Longer battery life (88/100 vs 68/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 79/100)
What makes OnePlus Nord CE5 better?
- Lighter: 199g vs 223g
- Better portability (57/100 vs 39/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro vs the OnePlus Nord CE5, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro scores 20 points higher (81/100 vs 61/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads (100/100 vs 70/100). 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 68/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the OnePlus Nord CE5 (100/100 vs 70/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro is a bit better (93/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro notably outperforms the OnePlus Nord CE5 (52/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro notably outperforms the OnePlus Nord CE5 (88/100 vs 68/100). In the "portability" category, the OnePlus Nord CE5 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro (57/100 vs 39/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro | OnePlus Nord CE5 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | Dimensity 8350 Apex | |
| AnTuTu | 4701314 | 1696968 | |
| Geekbench Single | 4327 | 1398 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 12873 | 4313 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.8" Fluid AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1216x2688 | 1080x2392 | |
| Refresh rate | 185 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 8400 mAh | 7100 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 / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 17 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 5000 nits | 1430 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | IP65 | |
| Dimensions | 163.0×76.0×8.6 mm | 163.6×76.0×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 223 g | 199 g | |
| Launch price | — | $295 |
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
OnePlus Nord CE5
- 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 CE5
- 6.8" Fluid AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2392
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 80W
OnePlus Nord CE5
- 7100 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro and OnePlus Nord CE5, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads OnePlus Nord CE5 by 177.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the OnePlus Nord CE5 (100/100 vs 70/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro is a bit better (93/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro notably outperforms the OnePlus Nord CE5 (52/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro notably outperforms the OnePlus Nord CE5 (88/100 vs 68/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the OnePlus Nord CE5 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro (57/100 vs 39/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro or the OnePlus Nord CE5?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the OnePlus Nord CE5 by 20 points (81/100 vs 61/100).
What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro and the OnePlus Nord CE5?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 81/100, the OnePlus Nord CE5 — 61/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro or the OnePlus Nord CE5?
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 CE5?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads on performance (100/100 vs 70/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro over the OnePlus Nord CE5?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The OnePlus Nord CE5 is a better fit for active users.