Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro vs Oppo A96 5G
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6, while the Oppo A96 5G (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 (). By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads — 81/100 vs 49/100 (a 32-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro has the bigger battery (8400 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 50 MP vs 48 MP; the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (4,701,314 vs 592,015); the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro has NFC for contactless payments, the Oppo A96 5G doesn't; the Oppo A96 5G is noticeably lighter (171g vs 223g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
Oppo A96 5G
What makes Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4701314 vs 592015
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 905
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 2101
- Bigger battery: 8400 vs 4500 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 180Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 46/100)
- Better camera (52/100 vs 31/100)
- Longer battery life (88/100 vs 39/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 91/100)
What makes Oppo A96 5G better?
- Lighter: 171g vs 223g
- Better portability (81/100 vs 39/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro vs the Oppo A96 5G, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro scores 32 points higher (81/100 vs 49/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads (100/100 vs 46/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads (52/100 vs 31/100). 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 A96 5G (100/100 vs 46/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro and the Oppo A96 5G are nearly equal (93/100 vs 91/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro notably outperforms the Oppo A96 5G (52/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Oppo A96 5G (88/100 vs 39/100). In the "portability" category, the Oppo A96 5G significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro (81/100 vs 39/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro | Oppo A96 5G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 () | |
| AnTuTu | 4701314 | 592015 | |
| Geekbench Single | 4327 | 905 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 12873 | 2101 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.4" OLED | |
| Resolution | 1216x2688 | 1080x2408 | |
| Refresh rate | 185 Hz | 180 Hz | |
| Battery | 8400 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | — | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | — | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 17 | Android 11 Red Velvet Cake | |
| Brightness (peak) | 5000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.0×76.0×8.6 mm | 159.8×73.2×7.5 mm | |
| Weight | 223 g | 171 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Oppo A96 5G
- Main: 48MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2688
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Oppo A96 5G
- 6.4" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2408
- Refresh rate: 180 Hz
Battery and charging
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 80W
Oppo A96 5G
- 4500 mAh
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro and Oppo A96 5G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads Oppo A96 5G by 694.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Oppo A96 5G (100/100 vs 46/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro and the Oppo A96 5G are nearly equal (93/100 vs 91/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro notably outperforms the Oppo A96 5G (52/100 vs 31/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Oppo A96 5G (88/100 vs 39/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Oppo A96 5G significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro (81/100 vs 39/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro or the Oppo A96 5G?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Oppo A96 5G by 32 points (81/100 vs 49/100).
What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro and the Oppo A96 5G?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 81/100, the Oppo A96 5G — 49/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro or the Oppo A96 5G?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads on camera score (52/100 vs 31/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro or the Oppo A96 5G?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads on performance (100/100 vs 46/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro over the Oppo A96 5G?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.