Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro vs OPPO Reno16 (China)
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6, while the OPPO Reno16 (China) (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Super. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads — 81/100 vs 79/100 (a 2-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro has the bigger battery (8400 mAh vs 6700); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (4,701,314 vs 2,120,347); the OPPO Reno16 (China) is noticeably lighter (188g vs 223g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
OPPO Reno16 (China)
What makes Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4701314 vs 2120347
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 1555
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 6405
- Bigger battery: 8400 vs 6700 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 77/100)
- Longer battery life (88/100 vs 66/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 85/100)
What makes OPPO Reno16 (China) better?
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 188g vs 223g
- Better camera (94/100 vs 52/100)
- Better portability (64/100 vs 39/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro vs the OPPO Reno16 (China), the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro scores 2 points higher (81/100 vs 79/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads (100/100 vs 77/100). In the "camera" category, the OPPO Reno16 (China) leads (94/100 vs 52/100). 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 notably outperforms the OPPO Reno16 (China) (100/100 vs 77/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro is a bit better (93/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the OPPO Reno16 (China) significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro (94/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro notably outperforms the OPPO Reno16 (China) (88/100 vs 66/100). In the "portability" category, the OPPO Reno16 (China) notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro (64/100 vs 39/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro | OPPO Reno16 (China) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Super | |
| AnTuTu | 4701314 | 2120347 | |
| Geekbench Single | 4327 | 1555 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 12873 | 6405 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.3" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1216x2688 | 2640x1216 | |
| Refresh rate | 185 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 8400 mAh | 6700 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 17 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 5000 nits | 3600 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.0×76.0×8.6 mm | 151.2×72.4×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 223 g | 188 g | |
| Launch price | — | $515 |
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
OPPO Reno16 (China)
- Main: 200MP
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2688
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
OPPO Reno16 (China)
- 6.3" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2640x1216
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 80W
OPPO Reno16 (China)
- 6700 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro and OPPO Reno16 (China), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads OPPO Reno16 (China) by 121.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro notably outperforms the OPPO Reno16 (China) (100/100 vs 77/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro is a bit better (93/100 vs 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the OPPO Reno16 (China) significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro (94/100 vs 52/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro notably outperforms the OPPO Reno16 (China) (88/100 vs 66/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the OPPO Reno16 (China) notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro (64/100 vs 39/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro or the OPPO Reno16 (China)?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro edges out the OPPO Reno16 (China) by just 2 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro and the OPPO Reno16 (China)?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 81/100, the OPPO Reno16 (China) — 79/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro or the OPPO Reno16 (China)?
The OPPO Reno16 (China) leads on camera score (94/100 vs 52/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro or the OPPO Reno16 (China)?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads on performance (100/100 vs 77/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro over the OPPO Reno16 (China)?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The OPPO Reno16 (China) is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts, budget-conscious buyers.