Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro vs Oppo A78 4G
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6, while the Oppo A78 4G (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads — 81/100 vs 42/100 (a 39-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro has the bigger battery (8400 mAh vs 5000); the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (4,701,314 vs 424,216); the Oppo A78 4G is noticeably lighter (180g vs 223g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
Oppo A78 4G
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
- Faster charging: 80W vs 67W
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 31/100)
- Better camera (52/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (88/100 vs 53/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 69/100)
What makes Oppo A78 4G better?
- Lighter: 180g vs 223g
- Better portability (72/100 vs 39/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro vs the Oppo A78 4G, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro scores 39 points higher (81/100 vs 42/100). 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 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads (88/100 vs 53/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Oppo A78 4G (100/100 vs 31/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro notably outperforms the Oppo A78 4G (93/100 vs 69/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro notably outperforms the Oppo A78 4G (52/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Oppo A78 4G (88/100 vs 53/100). In the "portability" category, the Oppo A78 4G significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro (72/100 vs 39/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro | Oppo A78 4G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | 6.4" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1216x2688 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 185 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 8400 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 67W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 17 | Android 13, ColorOS 13.1 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 5000 nits | 430 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 163.0×76.0×8.6 mm | 160.0×73.2×7.9 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 A78 4G
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2688
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Oppo A78 4G
- 6.4" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Battery and charging
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 80W
Oppo A78 4G
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro and Oppo A78 4G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads Oppo A78 4G 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 A78 4G (100/100 vs 31/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro notably outperforms the Oppo A78 4G (93/100 vs 69/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro notably outperforms the Oppo A78 4G (52/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Oppo A78 4G (88/100 vs 53/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Oppo A78 4G significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro (72/100 vs 39/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro or the Oppo A78 4G?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Oppo A78 4G by 39 points (81/100 vs 42/100).
What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro and the Oppo A78 4G?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 81/100, the Oppo A78 4G — 42/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro or the Oppo A78 4G?
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 A78 4G?
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 A78 4G?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.