Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro vs OPPO Reno16 Pro
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6, while the OPPO Reno16 Pro (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8550 Super. By overall MobileRank rating, the OPPO Reno16 Pro leads — 83/100 vs 81/100 (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 (5,195,978 vs 3,079,298); the OPPO Reno16 Pro is noticeably lighter (188g vs 223g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
OPPO Reno16 Pro
What makes Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5195978 vs 3079298
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 1555
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 6405
- Bigger battery: 8400 vs 6700 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 144Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 82/100)
- Longer battery life (88/100 vs 66/100)
What makes OPPO Reno16 Pro better?
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 188g vs 223g
- Better camera (94/100 vs 52/100)
- Better display (95/100 vs 93/100)
- Better portability (64/100 vs 39/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro vs the OPPO Reno16 Pro, the OPPO Reno16 Pro scores 2 points higher (83/100 vs 81/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads (100/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the OPPO Reno16 Pro 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 Pro (100/100 vs 82/100). In the "display" category, the OPPO Reno16 Pro and the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro are nearly equal (95/100 vs 93/100). In the "camera" category, the OPPO Reno16 Pro 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 Pro (88/100 vs 66/100). In the "portability" category, the OPPO Reno16 Pro notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro (64/100 vs 39/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro | OPPO Reno16 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | MediaTek Dimensity 8550 Super | |
| AnTuTu | 5195978 | 3079298 | |
| Geekbench Single | 4327 | 1555 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 12873 | 6405 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.3" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1216x2688 | 1216x2640 | |
| Refresh rate | 185 Hz | 144 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 | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 17 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 5000 nits | 3600 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 163.0×76.0×8.6 mm | 151.2×72.4×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 223 g | 188 g | |
| Launch price | — | $600 |
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
OPPO Reno16 Pro
- Main: 200MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2688
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
OPPO Reno16 Pro
- 6.3" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2640
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 80W
OPPO Reno16 Pro
- 6700 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro and OPPO Reno16 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads OPPO Reno16 Pro by 68.7% 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 Pro (100/100 vs 82/100).
display
In the "display" category, the OPPO Reno16 Pro and the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro are nearly equal (95/100 vs 93/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the OPPO Reno16 Pro 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 Pro (88/100 vs 66/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the OPPO Reno16 Pro 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 Pro?
The OPPO Reno16 Pro edges out the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro 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 Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 81/100, the OPPO Reno16 Pro — 83/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro or the OPPO Reno16 Pro?
The OPPO Reno16 Pro leads on camera score (94/100 vs 52/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro or the OPPO Reno16 Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads on performance (100/100 vs 82/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro over the OPPO Reno16 Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The OPPO Reno16 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, budget-conscious buyers.