Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro vs Poco F8
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6, while the Poco F8 (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads — 81/100 vs 74/100 (a 7-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro has the bigger battery (8400 mAh vs 8000); the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (5,195,978 vs 3,126,402); the Poco F8 is noticeably lighter (205g vs 223g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
Poco F8
What makes Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5195978 vs 3126402
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 3013
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 9287
- Bigger battery: 8400 vs 8000 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 91/100)
- Better camera (52/100 vs 37/100)
- Longer battery life (88/100 vs 86/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 90/100)
What makes Poco F8 better?
- Faster charging: 90W vs 80W
- Lighter: 205g vs 223g
- Better portability (54/100 vs 39/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro vs the Poco F8, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro scores 7 points higher (81/100 vs 74/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads (52/100 vs 37/100). 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 and the Poco F8 are nearly equal (93/100 vs 90/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro notably outperforms the Poco F8 (52/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro and the Poco F8 are nearly equal (88/100 vs 86/100). In the "portability" category, the Poco F8 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro (54/100 vs 39/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro | Poco F8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 5195978 | 3126402 | |
| Geekbench Single | 4327 | 3013 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 12873 | 9287 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.6" OLED | |
| Resolution | 1216x2688 | 3200x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 185 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 8400 mAh | 8000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 17 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 5000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | — | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.0×76.0×8.6 mm | — | |
| Weight | 223 g | 205 g | |
| Launch price | — | $499 |
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Poco F8
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Display comparison
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2688
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Poco F8
- 6.6" OLED
- Resolution: 3200x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 80W
Poco F8
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless charging: no data
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro and Poco F8, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads Poco F8 by 66.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
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 and the Poco F8 are nearly equal (93/100 vs 90/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro notably outperforms the Poco F8 (52/100 vs 37/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro and the Poco F8 are nearly equal (88/100 vs 86/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Poco F8 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro (54/100 vs 39/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro or the Poco F8?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro edges out the Poco F8 by just 7 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?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 81/100, the Poco F8 — 74/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro or the Poco F8?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads on camera score (52/100 vs 37/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro or the Poco F8?
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?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Poco F8 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.