Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro vs Oppo A9
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6, while the Oppo A9 (2019) runs on the MediaTek Helio P70. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads — 81/100 vs 28/100 (a 53-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro has the bigger battery (8400 mAh vs 4020); the main camera is 50 MP vs 16 MP; the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (4,701,314 vs 303,398); the Oppo A9 is noticeably lighter (190g vs 223g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
Oppo A9
What makes Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4701314 vs 303398
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 341
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 779
- Bigger battery: 8400 vs 4020 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 16MP
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 20/100)
- Better camera (52/100 vs 14/100)
- Longer battery life (88/100 vs 32/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 57/100)
What makes Oppo A9 better?
- Lighter: 190g vs 223g
- Better portability (62/100 vs 39/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro vs the Oppo A9, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro scores 53 points higher (81/100 vs 28/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads (100/100 vs 20/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads (52/100 vs 14/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads (88/100 vs 32/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Oppo A9 (100/100 vs 20/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Oppo A9 (93/100 vs 57/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Oppo A9 (52/100 vs 14/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Oppo A9 (88/100 vs 32/100). In the "portability" category, the Oppo A9 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro (62/100 vs 39/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro | Oppo A9 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | MediaTek Helio P70 | |
| AnTuTu | 4701314 | 303398 | |
| Geekbench Single | 4327 | 341 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 12873 | 779 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.5" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1216x2688 | 1080x2340 | |
| Refresh rate | 185 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 8400 mAh | 4020 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | — | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 16 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 6GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 17 | Android 9.0 (Pie); ColorOS 6 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 5000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.0×76.0×8.6 mm | 162.0×76.1×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 223 g | 190 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Oppo A9
- Main: 16MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2688
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Oppo A9
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: —
Battery and charging
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 80W
Oppo A9
- 4020 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro and Oppo A9, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads Oppo A9 by 1449.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Oppo A9 (100/100 vs 20/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Oppo A9 (93/100 vs 57/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Oppo A9 (52/100 vs 14/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Oppo A9 (88/100 vs 32/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Oppo A9 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro (62/100 vs 39/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro or the Oppo A9?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Oppo A9 by 53 points (81/100 vs 28/100).
What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro and the Oppo A9?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 81/100, the Oppo A9 — 28/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro or the Oppo A9?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads on camera score (52/100 vs 14/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro or the Oppo A9?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads on performance (100/100 vs 20/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro over the Oppo A9?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.