Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro vs Realme C85 5G
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6, while the Realme C85 5G (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6300. 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 7000); the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (4,701,314 vs 528,398).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
Realme C85 5G
What makes Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4701314 vs 528398
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 771
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 1980
- Bigger battery: 8400 vs 7000 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 45W
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 144Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 43/100)
- Better camera (52/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (88/100 vs 71/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 65/100)
What makes Realme C85 5G better?
- Lighter: 215g vs 223g
- Better portability (45/100 vs 39/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro vs the Realme C85 5G, 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 43/100). 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 71/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Realme C85 5G (100/100 vs 43/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro notably outperforms the Realme C85 5G (93/100 vs 65/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro notably outperforms the Realme C85 5G (52/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro notably outperforms the Realme C85 5G (88/100 vs 71/100). In the "portability" category, the Realme C85 5G is a bit better (45/100 vs 39/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro | Realme C85 5G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | MediaTek Dimensity 6300 | |
| AnTuTu | 4701314 | 528398 | |
| Geekbench Single | 4327 | 771 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 12873 | 1980 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.8" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1216x2688 | 720x1570 | |
| Refresh rate | 185 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 8400 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 45W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 17 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 5000 nits | 1200 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 163.0×76.0×8.6 mm | 166.1×77.9×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 223 g | 215 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Realme C85 5G
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2688
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Realme C85 5G
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1570
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 80W
Realme C85 5G
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- Wireless charging: no data
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro and Realme C85 5G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads Realme C85 5G by 789.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Realme C85 5G (100/100 vs 43/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro notably outperforms the Realme C85 5G (93/100 vs 65/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro notably outperforms the Realme C85 5G (52/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro notably outperforms the Realme C85 5G (88/100 vs 71/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Realme C85 5G is a bit better (45/100 vs 39/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro or the Realme C85 5G?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Realme C85 5G by 34 points (81/100 vs 47/100).
What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro and the Realme C85 5G?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 81/100, the Realme C85 5G — 47/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro or the Realme C85 5G?
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 C85 5G?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads on performance (100/100 vs 43/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro over the Realme C85 5G?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.