Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro vs Realme GT 8 Pro
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6, while the Realme GT 8 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Realme GT 8 Pro leads — 84/100 vs 81/100 (a 3-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro has the bigger battery (8400 mAh vs 6500); the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (5,195,978 vs 3,950,082); the Realme GT 8 Pro is noticeably lighter (207g vs 223g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
Realme GT 8 Pro
What makes Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5195978 vs 3950082
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 3639
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 11047
- Bigger battery: 8400 vs 6500 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 98/100)
- Longer battery life (88/100 vs 83/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 84/100)
What makes Realme GT 8 Pro better?
- Faster charging: 100W vs 80W
- Lighter: 207g vs 223g
- Better camera (73/100 vs 52/100)
- Better portability (52/100 vs 39/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro vs the Realme GT 8 Pro, the Realme GT 8 Pro scores 3 points higher (84/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro leads (73/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro and the Realme GT 8 Pro are nearly equal (100/100 vs 98/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro is a bit better (93/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro (73/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro is a bit better (88/100 vs 83/100). In the "portability" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro is a bit better (52/100 vs 39/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro | Realme GT 8 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 5195978 | 3950082 | |
| Geekbench Single | 4327 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 12873 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1216x2688 | 2780x1264 | |
| Refresh rate | 185 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 8400 mAh | 6500 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 17 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 5000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | — | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.0×76.0×8.6 mm | — | |
| Weight | 223 g | 207 g | |
| Launch price | — | $599 |
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Realme GT 8 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2688
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Realme GT 8 Pro
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2780x1264
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 80W
Realme GT 8 Pro
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless charging: no data
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro and Realme GT 8 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads Realme GT 8 Pro by 31.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro and the Realme GT 8 Pro are nearly equal (100/100 vs 98/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro is a bit better (93/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro (73/100 vs 52/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro is a bit better (88/100 vs 83/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro is a bit better (52/100 vs 39/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro or the Realme GT 8 Pro?
The Realme GT 8 Pro edges out the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro by just 3 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro and the Realme GT 8 Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 81/100, the Realme GT 8 Pro — 84/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro or the Realme GT 8 Pro?
The Realme GT 8 Pro leads on camera score (73/100 vs 52/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro over the Realme GT 8 Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Realme GT 8 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.