Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro vs Poco F9 Pro
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6, while the Poco F9 Pro (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco F9 Pro leads — 84/100 vs 81/100 (a 3-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro has the bigger battery (8400 mAh vs 6330); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (5,195,978 vs 3,228,426); the Poco F9 Pro is noticeably lighter (206g vs 223g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
Poco F9 Pro
What makes Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5195978 vs 3228426
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 3639
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 11047
- Bigger battery: 8400 vs 6330 mAh
- Faster wireless charging: 80W vs 50W
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 95/100)
- Longer battery life (88/100 vs 84/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 91/100)
What makes Poco F9 Pro better?
- Faster charging: 100W vs 80W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 206g vs 223g
- Better camera (74/100 vs 52/100)
- Better portability (47/100 vs 39/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro vs the Poco F9 Pro, the Poco F9 Pro scores 3 points higher (84/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F9 Pro leads (74/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro is a bit better (100/100 vs 95/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro and the Poco F9 Pro are nearly equal (93/100 vs 91/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F9 Pro notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro (74/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro and the Poco F9 Pro are nearly equal (88/100 vs 84/100). In the "portability" category, the Poco F9 Pro is a bit better (47/100 vs 39/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro | Poco F9 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 5195978 | 3228426 | |
| Geekbench Single | 4327 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 12873 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.6" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1216x2688 | 1156x2510 | |
| Refresh rate | 185 Hz | 185 Hz | |
| Battery | 8400 mAh | 6330 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 17 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 5000 nits | 4500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.0×76.0×8.6 mm | 157.5×75.3×8.8 mm | |
| Weight | 223 g | 206 g | |
| Launch price | — | $699 |
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Poco F9 Pro
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2688
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Poco F9 Pro
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1156x2510
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Battery and charging
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 80W
Poco F9 Pro
- 6330 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro and Poco F9 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads Poco F9 Pro by 60.9% 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 95/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro and the Poco F9 Pro are nearly equal (93/100 vs 91/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Poco F9 Pro notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro (74/100 vs 52/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro and the Poco F9 Pro are nearly equal (88/100 vs 84/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Poco F9 Pro is a bit better (47/100 vs 39/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro or the Poco F9 Pro?
The Poco F9 Pro edges out the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro by just 3 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro and the Poco F9 Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 81/100, the Poco F9 Pro — 84/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro or the Poco F9 Pro?
The Poco F9 Pro leads on camera score (74/100 vs 52/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro or the Poco F9 Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads on performance (100/100 vs 95/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro over the Poco F9 Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Poco F9 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.