Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro vs Poco F8 Pro
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6, while the Poco F8 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite. 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 6210); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (5,195,978 vs 3,024,818); the Poco F8 Pro is noticeably lighter (199g vs 223g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
Poco F8 Pro
What makes Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5195978 vs 3024818
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 3013
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 9287
- Bigger battery: 8400 vs 6210 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 91/100)
- Longer battery life (88/100 vs 68/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 83/100)
What makes Poco F8 Pro better?
- Faster charging: 100W vs 80W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 199g vs 223g
- Better camera (70/100 vs 52/100)
- Better portability (60/100 vs 39/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro vs the Poco F8 Pro, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro scores 2 points higher (81/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F8 Pro leads (70/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads (88/100 vs 68/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro is a bit better (100/100 vs 91/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro is a bit better (93/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F8 Pro notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro (70/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro notably outperforms the Poco F8 Pro (88/100 vs 68/100). In the "portability" category, the Poco F8 Pro notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro (60/100 vs 39/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro | Poco F8 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 5195978 | 3024818 | |
| Geekbench Single | 4327 | 3013 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 12873 | 9287 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1216x2688 | 2712x1220 | |
| Refresh rate | 185 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 8400 mAh | 6210 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 17 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 5000 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.0×76.0×8.6 mm | 157.5×75.3×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 223 g | 199 g | |
| Launch price | — | $529 |
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Poco F8 Pro
- Main: 200MP f/1.65
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 20MP
Display comparison
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2688
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Poco F8 Pro
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2712x1220
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 80W
Poco F8 Pro
- 6210 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 12:55 hrs, total 30:03 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro and Poco F8 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads Poco F8 Pro by 71.8% 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 is a bit better (100/100 vs 91/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro is a bit better (93/100 vs 83/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Poco F8 Pro notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro (70/100 vs 52/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro notably outperforms the Poco F8 Pro (88/100 vs 68/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Poco F8 Pro notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro (60/100 vs 39/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro or the Poco F8 Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro edges out the Poco F8 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 Poco F8 Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 81/100, the Poco F8 Pro — 79/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro or the Poco F8 Pro?
The Poco F8 Pro leads on camera score (70/100 vs 52/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro or the Poco F8 Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads on performance (100/100 vs 91/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro over the Poco F8 Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Poco F8 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers.