Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro vs Realme 8i
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6, while the Realme 8i (2021) runs on the MediaTek Helio G96. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads — 81/100 vs 43/100 (a 38-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 493,222); the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro has NFC for contactless payments, the Realme 8i doesn't; the Realme 8i is noticeably lighter (194g vs 223g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
Realme 8i
What makes Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4701314 vs 493222
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 674
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 1793
- Bigger battery: 8400 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 18W
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 40/100)
- Better camera (52/100 vs 32/100)
- Longer battery life (88/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 66/100)
What makes Realme 8i better?
- Lighter: 194g vs 223g
- Better portability (57/100 vs 39/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro vs the Realme 8i, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro scores 38 points higher (81/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads (100/100 vs 40/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads (52/100 vs 32/100). 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 8i (100/100 vs 40/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro notably outperforms the Realme 8i (93/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro notably outperforms the Realme 8i (52/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Realme 8i (88/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Realme 8i notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro (57/100 vs 39/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro | Realme 8i | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | MediaTek Helio G96 | |
| AnTuTu | 4701314 | 493222 | |
| Geekbench Single | 4327 | 674 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 12873 | 1793 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.6" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1216x2688 | 1080x2412 | |
| Refresh rate | 185 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 8400 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 18W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 4GB / 6GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 17 | Android 11, Realme UI 2.0 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 5000 nits | 600 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.0×76.0×8.6 mm | 164.1×75.5×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | 223 g | 194 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Realme 8i
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2688
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Realme 8i
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2412
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 80W
Realme 8i
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro and Realme 8i, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads Realme 8i by 853.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Realme 8i (100/100 vs 40/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro notably outperforms the Realme 8i (93/100 vs 66/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro notably outperforms the Realme 8i (52/100 vs 32/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Realme 8i (88/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Realme 8i notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro (57/100 vs 39/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro or the Realme 8i?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Realme 8i by 38 points (81/100 vs 43/100).
What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro and the Realme 8i?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 81/100, the Realme 8i — 43/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro or the Realme 8i?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads on camera score (52/100 vs 32/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro or the Realme 8i?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads on performance (100/100 vs 40/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro over the Realme 8i?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.