Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro vs Oppo A5
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6, while the Oppo A5 (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6300. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads — 81/100 vs 46/100 (a 35-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro has the bigger battery (8400 mAh vs 6000); the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (4,701,314 vs 528,398); the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro has NFC for contactless payments, the Oppo A5 doesn't; the Oppo A5 is noticeably lighter (194g vs 223g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
Oppo A5
What makes Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4701314 vs 528398
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 771
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 1980
- Bigger battery: 8400 vs 6000 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 45W
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 43/100)
- Better camera (52/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (88/100 vs 66/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 55/100)
What makes Oppo A5 better?
- Lighter: 194g vs 223g
- Better portability (60/100 vs 39/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro vs the Oppo A5, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro scores 35 points higher (81/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads (100/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads (52/100 vs 30/100). 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 A5 (100/100 vs 43/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Oppo A5 (93/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro notably outperforms the Oppo A5 (52/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro notably outperforms the Oppo A5 (88/100 vs 66/100). In the "portability" category, the Oppo A5 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro (60/100 vs 39/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro | Oppo A5 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | MediaTek Dimensity 6300 | |
| AnTuTu | 4701314 | 528398 | |
| Geekbench Single | 4327 | 771 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 12873 | 1980 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.7" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1216x2688 | 720x1604 | |
| Refresh rate | 185 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 8400 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 45W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 17 | Android 15, ColorOS 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 5000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.0×76.0×8.6 mm | 156.2×75.6×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 223 g | 194 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Oppo A5
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2688
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Oppo A5
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1604
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 80W
Oppo A5
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- Wireless charging: no data
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro and Oppo A5, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads Oppo A5 by 789.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Oppo A5 (100/100 vs 43/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Oppo A5 (93/100 vs 55/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro notably outperforms the Oppo A5 (52/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro notably outperforms the Oppo A5 (88/100 vs 66/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Oppo A5 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro (60/100 vs 39/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro or the Oppo A5?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Oppo A5 by 35 points (81/100 vs 46/100).
What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro and the Oppo A5?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 81/100, the Oppo A5 — 46/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro or the Oppo A5?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads on camera score (52/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro or the Oppo A5?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads on performance (100/100 vs 43/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro over the Oppo A5?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.