Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro vs Poco C85x
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6, while the Poco C85x (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6300. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads — 81/100 vs 40/100 (a 41-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro has the bigger battery (8400 mAh vs 6300); the main camera is 50 MP vs 32 MP; the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (4,701,314 vs 528,398); the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro has NFC for contactless payments, the Poco C85x doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
Poco C85x
What makes Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4701314 vs 528398
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 771
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 1980
- Bigger battery: 8400 vs 6300 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 15W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 32MP
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 43/100)
- Better camera (52/100 vs 20/100)
- Longer battery life (88/100 vs 52/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 55/100)
What makes Poco C85x better?
- Lighter: 210g vs 223g
- Better portability (51/100 vs 39/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro vs the Poco C85x, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro scores 41 points higher (81/100 vs 40/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads (100/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads (52/100 vs 20/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads (88/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Poco C85x (100/100 vs 43/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Poco C85x (93/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Poco C85x (52/100 vs 20/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Poco C85x (88/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the Poco C85x is a bit better (51/100 vs 39/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro | Poco C85x | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | MediaTek Dimensity 6300 | |
| AnTuTu | 4701314 | 528398 | |
| Geekbench Single | 4327 | 771 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 12873 | 1980 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.9" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1216x2688 | 720x1600 | |
| Refresh rate | 185 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 8400 mAh | 6300 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 15W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 32 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 4GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 17 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 5000 nits | 810 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.0×76.0×8.6 mm | 171.6×79.5×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 223 g | 210 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Poco C85x
- Main: 32MP
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2688
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Poco C85x
- 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 C85x
- 6300 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro and Poco C85x, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads Poco C85x by 789.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Poco C85x (100/100 vs 43/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Poco C85x (93/100 vs 55/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Poco C85x (52/100 vs 20/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Poco C85x (88/100 vs 52/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Poco C85x is a bit better (51/100 vs 39/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro or the Poco C85x?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Poco C85x by 41 points (81/100 vs 40/100).
What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro and the Poco C85x?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 81/100, the Poco C85x — 40/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro or the Poco C85x?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads on camera score (52/100 vs 20/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro or the Poco C85x?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads on performance (100/100 vs 43/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro over the Poco C85x?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.