Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro vs Poco X3
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6, while the Poco X3 (2020) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 732G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads — 81/100 vs 47/100 (a 34-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 64 MP; the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (4,701,314 vs 531,656); the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro has NFC for contactless payments, the Poco X3 doesn't; the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro is thinner (8.6mm vs 10.1mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
Poco X3
What makes Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4701314 vs 531656
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 752
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 1819
- Bigger battery: 8400 vs 6000 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 33W
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 223g vs 225g
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 42/100)
- Better camera (52/100 vs 46/100)
- Longer battery life (88/100 vs 53/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 66/100)
- Better portability (39/100 vs 28/100)
What makes Poco X3 better?
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Overall rating 47/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro vs the Poco X3, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro scores 34 points higher (81/100 vs 47/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads (100/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads (88/100 vs 53/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Poco X3 (100/100 vs 42/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro notably outperforms the Poco X3 (93/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro is a bit better (52/100 vs 46/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Poco X3 (88/100 vs 53/100). In the "portability" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro is a bit better (39/100 vs 28/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro | Poco X3 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 732G | |
| AnTuTu | 4701314 | 531656 | |
| Geekbench Single | 4327 | 752 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 12873 | 1819 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.7" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1216x2688 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 185 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 8400 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 33W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 13 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 17 | Android 10, MIUI 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 5000 nits | 450 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | IP53 | |
| Dimensions | 163.0×76.0×8.6 mm | 165.3×76.8×10.1 mm | |
| Weight | 223 g | 225 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Poco X3
- Main: 64MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 20MP
Display comparison
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2688
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Poco X3
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 80W
Poco X3
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro and Poco X3, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads Poco X3 by 784.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Poco X3 (100/100 vs 42/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro notably outperforms the Poco X3 (93/100 vs 66/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro is a bit better (52/100 vs 46/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Poco X3 (88/100 vs 53/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro is a bit better (39/100 vs 28/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro or the Poco X3?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Poco X3 by 34 points (81/100 vs 47/100).
What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro and the Poco X3?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 81/100, the Poco X3 — 47/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro or the Poco X3?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads on camera score (52/100 vs 46/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro or the Poco X3?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads on performance (100/100 vs 42/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro over the Poco X3?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.