Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro vs Realme 12x
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6, while the Realme 12x (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6100+. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads — 81/100 vs 41/100 (a 40-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro has the bigger battery (8400 mAh vs 5000); the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (4,701,314 vs 513,809); the Realme 12x is noticeably lighter (190g vs 223g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
Realme 12x
What makes Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4701314 vs 513809
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 688
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 1900
- Bigger battery: 8400 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 15W
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 41/100)
- Better camera (52/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (88/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 55/100)
What makes Realme 12x better?
- Lighter: 190g vs 223g
- Better portability (66/100 vs 39/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro vs the Realme 12x, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro scores 40 points higher (81/100 vs 41/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads (100/100 vs 41/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads (52/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads (88/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Realme 12x (100/100 vs 41/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Realme 12x (93/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro notably outperforms the Realme 12x (52/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Realme 12x (88/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Realme 12x notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro (66/100 vs 39/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro | Realme 12x | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | MediaTek Dimensity 6100+ | |
| AnTuTu | 4701314 | 513809 | |
| Geekbench Single | 4327 | 688 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 12873 | 1900 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.7" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1216x2688 | 720x1604 | |
| Refresh rate | 185 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 8400 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 15W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 6GB / 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 17 | Android 14, Realme UI 5.0 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 5000 nits | 625 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 163.0×76.0×8.6 mm | 165.6×76.1×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 223 g | 190 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Realme 12x
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2688
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Realme 12x
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1604
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 80W
Realme 12x
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro and Realme 12x, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads Realme 12x by 815.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Realme 12x (100/100 vs 41/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Realme 12x (93/100 vs 55/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro notably outperforms the Realme 12x (52/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Realme 12x (88/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Realme 12x notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro (66/100 vs 39/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro or the Realme 12x?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Realme 12x by 40 points (81/100 vs 41/100).
What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro and the Realme 12x?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 81/100, the Realme 12x — 41/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro or the Realme 12x?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads on camera score (52/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro or the Realme 12x?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads on performance (100/100 vs 41/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro over the Realme 12x?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.