Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro vs Oppo Reno9
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6, while the Oppo Reno9 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G 5G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads — 81/100 vs 55/100 (a 26-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 64 MP; the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (4,701,314 vs 783,606); the Oppo Reno9 is noticeably lighter (174g vs 223g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
Oppo Reno9
What makes Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4701314 vs 783606
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 1017
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 2943
- Bigger battery: 8400 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 67W
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 54/100)
- Better camera (52/100 vs 45/100)
- Longer battery life (88/100 vs 42/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 80/100)
What makes Oppo Reno9 better?
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 174g vs 223g
- Better portability (83/100 vs 39/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro vs the Oppo Reno9, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro scores 26 points higher (81/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads (100/100 vs 54/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads (88/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Oppo Reno9 (100/100 vs 54/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro is a bit better (93/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro is a bit better (52/100 vs 45/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Oppo Reno9 (88/100 vs 42/100). In the "portability" category, the Oppo Reno9 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro (83/100 vs 39/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro | Oppo Reno9 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G 5G | |
| AnTuTu | 4701314 | 783606 | |
| Geekbench Single | 4327 | 1017 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 12873 | 2943 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1216x2688 | 1080x2412 | |
| Refresh rate | 185 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 8400 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 67W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 17 | Android 13, ColorOS 13 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 5000 nits | 950 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.0×76.0×8.6 mm | 162.3×74.2×7.2 mm | |
| Weight | 223 g | 174 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Oppo Reno9
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2688
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Oppo Reno9
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2412
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 80W
Oppo Reno9
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro and Oppo Reno9, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads Oppo Reno9 by 500.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Oppo Reno9 (100/100 vs 54/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro is a bit better (93/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro is a bit better (52/100 vs 45/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Oppo Reno9 (88/100 vs 42/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Oppo Reno9 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro (83/100 vs 39/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro or the Oppo Reno9?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Oppo Reno9 by 26 points (81/100 vs 55/100).
What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro and the Oppo Reno9?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 81/100, the Oppo Reno9 — 55/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro or the Oppo Reno9?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads on camera score (52/100 vs 45/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro or the Oppo Reno9?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads on performance (100/100 vs 54/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro over the Oppo Reno9?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.