Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro vs Oppo A31
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6, while the Oppo A31 (2020) runs on the MediaTek Helio P35. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads — 81/100 vs 25/100 (a 56-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro has the bigger battery (8400 mAh vs 4230); the main camera is 50 MP vs 12 MP; the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (4,701,314 vs 199,111); the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro has NFC for contactless payments, the Oppo A31 doesn't; the Oppo A31 is noticeably lighter (180g vs 223g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
Oppo A31
What makes Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4701314 vs 199111
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 476
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 828
- Bigger battery: 8400 vs 4230 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 19/100)
- Better camera (52/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (88/100 vs 39/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 39/100)
What makes Oppo A31 better?
- Lighter: 180g vs 223g
- Better portability (68/100 vs 39/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro vs the Oppo A31, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro scores 56 points higher (81/100 vs 25/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads (100/100 vs 19/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads (52/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads (88/100 vs 39/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Oppo A31 (100/100 vs 19/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Oppo A31 (93/100 vs 39/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Oppo A31 (52/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Oppo A31 (88/100 vs 39/100). In the "portability" category, the Oppo A31 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro (68/100 vs 39/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro | Oppo A31 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | MediaTek Helio P35 | |
| AnTuTu | 4701314 | 199111 | |
| Geekbench Single | 4327 | 476 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 12873 | 828 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.5" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1216x2688 | 720x1600 | |
| Refresh rate | 185 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 8400 mAh | 4230 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | — | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 4GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 17 | Android 9.0 (Pie); ColorOS 6.1 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 5000 nits | 480 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.0×76.0×8.6 mm | 163.9×75.5×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 223 g | 180 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Oppo A31
- Main: 12MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2688
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Oppo A31
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Battery and charging
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 80W
Oppo A31
- 4230 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro and Oppo A31, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads Oppo A31 by 2261.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Oppo A31 (100/100 vs 19/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Oppo A31 (93/100 vs 39/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Oppo A31 (52/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Oppo A31 (88/100 vs 39/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Oppo A31 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro (68/100 vs 39/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro or the Oppo A31?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Oppo A31 by 56 points (81/100 vs 25/100).
What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro and the Oppo A31?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 81/100, the Oppo A31 — 25/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro or the Oppo A31?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads on camera score (52/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro or the Oppo A31?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads on performance (100/100 vs 19/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro over the Oppo A31?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.