Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro vs Realme C3
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6, while the Realme C3 (2020) runs on the MediaTek Helio G70. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads — 81/100 vs 28/100 (a 53-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro has the bigger battery (8400 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 12 MP; the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (4,701,314 vs 317,084); the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro has NFC for contactless payments, the Realme C3 doesn't; the Realme C3 is noticeably lighter (195g vs 223g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
Realme C3
What makes Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4701314 vs 317084
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 417
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 1345
- Bigger battery: 8400 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 10W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 27/100)
- Better camera (52/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (88/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 38/100)
What makes Realme C3 better?
- Lighter: 195g vs 223g
- Better portability (51/100 vs 39/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro vs the Realme C3, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro scores 53 points higher (81/100 vs 28/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads (100/100 vs 27/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads (52/100 vs 10/100). 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 C3 (100/100 vs 27/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Realme C3 (93/100 vs 38/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Realme C3 (52/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Realme C3 (88/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Realme C3 is a bit better (51/100 vs 39/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro | Realme C3 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | MediaTek Helio G70 | |
| AnTuTu | 4701314 | 317084 | |
| Geekbench Single | 4327 | 417 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 12873 | 1345 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.5" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1216x2688 | 720x1560 | |
| Refresh rate | 185 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 8400 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 10W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 2GB / 3GB / 4GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 32GB / 64GB | |
| OS | Android 17 | Android 10.0; realme UI 1.0 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 5000 nits | 480 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.0×76.0×8.6 mm | 164.4×75.0×9.0 mm | |
| Weight | 223 g | 195 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Realme C3
- Main: 12MP f/1.8
- Front: 5MP
Display comparison
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2688
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Realme C3
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1560
- Refresh rate: —
Battery and charging
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 80W
Realme C3
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro and Realme C3, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads Realme C3 by 1382.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Realme C3 (100/100 vs 27/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Realme C3 (93/100 vs 38/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Realme C3 (52/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Realme C3 (88/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Realme C3 is a bit better (51/100 vs 39/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro or the Realme C3?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Realme C3 by 53 points (81/100 vs 28/100).
What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro and the Realme C3?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 81/100, the Realme C3 — 28/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro or the Realme C3?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads on camera score (52/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro or the Realme C3?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads on performance (100/100 vs 27/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro over the Realme C3?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.