Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro vs Poco C81 Pro
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6, while the Poco C81 Pro (2026) runs on the Unisoc T7250. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads — 81/100 vs 34/100 (a 47-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro has the bigger battery (8400 mAh vs 6000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 13 MP; the Poco C81 Pro is noticeably lighter (208g vs 223g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
Poco C81 Pro
What makes Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 600
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 1800
- Bigger battery: 8400 vs 6000 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 15W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 32/100)
- Better camera (52/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (88/100 vs 51/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 55/100)
What makes Poco C81 Pro better?
- Lighter: 208g vs 223g
- Better portability (52/100 vs 39/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro vs the Poco C81 Pro, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro scores 47 points higher (81/100 vs 34/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads (100/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads (52/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads (88/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Poco C81 Pro (100/100 vs 32/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Poco C81 Pro (93/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Poco C81 Pro (52/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Poco C81 Pro (88/100 vs 51/100). In the "portability" category, the Poco C81 Pro is a bit better (52/100 vs 39/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro | Poco C81 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | Unisoc T7250 | |
| AnTuTu | 4701314 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 4327 | 600 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 12873 | 1800 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.9" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1216x2688 | 720x1600 | |
| Refresh rate | 185 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 8400 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 15W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 13 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 4GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 64GB / 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 17 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 5000 nits | 800 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.0×76.0×8.6 mm | 171.6×79.5×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 223 g | 208 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Poco C81 Pro
- Main: 13MP f/2.2
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2688
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Poco C81 Pro
- 6.9" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 80W
Poco C81 Pro
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- No wireless charging
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Poco C81 Pro (100/100 vs 32/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Poco C81 Pro (93/100 vs 55/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Poco C81 Pro (52/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Poco C81 Pro (88/100 vs 51/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Poco C81 Pro is a bit better (52/100 vs 39/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro or the Poco C81 Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Poco C81 Pro by 47 points (81/100 vs 34/100).
What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro and the Poco C81 Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 81/100, the Poco C81 Pro — 34/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro or the Poco C81 Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads on camera score (52/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro or the Poco C81 Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads on performance (100/100 vs 32/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro over the Poco C81 Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.