Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro vs Realme C61
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6, while the Realme C61 (2024) runs on the Unisoc Tiger T612. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads — 81/100 vs 30/100 (a 51-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro has the bigger battery (8400 mAh vs 5000); the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro has NFC for contactless payments, the Realme C61 doesn't; the Realme C61 is noticeably lighter (188g vs 223g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
Realme C61
What makes Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 360
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 1250
- Bigger battery: 8400 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 15W
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 16/100)
- Longer battery life (88/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 43/100)
What makes Realme C61 better?
- Lighter: 188g vs 223g
- Better portability (68/100 vs 39/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro vs the Realme C61, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro scores 51 points higher (81/100 vs 30/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads (100/100 vs 16/100). 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 C61 (100/100 vs 16/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Realme C61 (93/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Realme C61 (88/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Realme C61 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro (68/100 vs 39/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro | Realme C61 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | Unisoc Tiger T612 | |
| AnTuTu | 4701314 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 4327 | 360 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 12873 | 1250 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.7" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1216x2688 | 720x1600 | |
| Refresh rate | 185 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 8400 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 15W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | — | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 17 | Android 14, Realme UI | |
| Brightness (peak) | 5000 nits | 560 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 163.0×76.0×8.6 mm | 167.3×76.7×7.8 mm | |
| Weight | 223 g | 188 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Realme C61
- Main: —
- Front: 5MP
Display comparison
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2688
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Realme C61
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Battery and charging
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 80W
Realme C61
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- No wireless charging
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Realme C61 (100/100 vs 16/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Realme C61 (93/100 vs 43/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Realme C61 (88/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Realme C61 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro (68/100 vs 39/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro or the Realme C61?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Realme C61 by 51 points (81/100 vs 30/100).
What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro and the Realme C61?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 81/100, the Realme C61 — 30/100.
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro or the Realme C61?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads on performance (100/100 vs 16/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro over the Realme C61?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.