Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro vs Oppo A36
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6, while the Oppo A36 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads — 81/100 vs 35/100 (a 46-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro has the bigger battery (8400 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 13 MP; the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (4,701,314 vs 424,216); the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro has NFC for contactless payments, the Oppo A36 doesn't; the Oppo A36 is noticeably lighter (185g vs 223g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
Oppo A36
What makes Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4701314 vs 424216
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 412
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 1423
- Bigger battery: 8400 vs 5000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 31/100)
- Better camera (52/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (88/100 vs 66/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 44/100)
What makes Oppo A36 better?
- Lighter: 185g vs 223g
- Better portability (63/100 vs 39/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro vs the Oppo A36, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro scores 46 points higher (81/100 vs 35/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads (100/100 vs 31/100). 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 66/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Oppo A36 (100/100 vs 31/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Oppo A36 (93/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Oppo A36 (52/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro notably outperforms the Oppo A36 (88/100 vs 66/100). In the "portability" category, the Oppo A36 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro (63/100 vs 39/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro | Oppo A36 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G | |
| AnTuTu | 4701314 | 424216 | |
| Geekbench Single | 4327 | 412 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 12873 | 1423 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.6" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1216x2688 | 720x1612 | |
| Refresh rate | 185 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 8400 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | — | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 13 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 17 | Android 11, ColorOS 11.1 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 5000 nits | 600 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.0×76.0×8.6 mm | 164.4×75.7×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 223 g | 185 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Oppo A36
- Main: 13MP f/2.2
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2688
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Oppo A36
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1612
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Battery and charging
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 80W
Oppo A36
- 5000 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro and Oppo A36, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads Oppo A36 by 1008.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Oppo A36 (100/100 vs 31/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Oppo A36 (93/100 vs 44/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Oppo A36 (52/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro notably outperforms the Oppo A36 (88/100 vs 66/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Oppo A36 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro (63/100 vs 39/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro or the Oppo A36?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Oppo A36 by 46 points (81/100 vs 35/100).
What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro and the Oppo A36?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 81/100, the Oppo A36 — 35/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro or the Oppo A36?
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 A36?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads on performance (100/100 vs 31/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro over the Oppo A36?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.