Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro vs Realme GT 8
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6, while the Realme GT 8 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads — 81/100 vs 80/100 (a 1-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 (5,195,978 vs 3,126,402).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
Realme GT 8
What makes Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5195978 vs 3126402
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 3013
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 9287
- Bigger battery: 8400 vs 7000 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 144Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 91/100)
- Longer battery life (88/100 vs 85/100)
What makes Realme GT 8 better?
- Faster charging: 100W vs 80W
- Lighter: 209g vs 223g
- Better camera (56/100 vs 52/100)
- Better display (98/100 vs 93/100)
- Better portability (50/100 vs 39/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro vs the Realme GT 8, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro scores 1 points higher (81/100 vs 80/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro is a bit better (100/100 vs 91/100). In the "display" category, the Realme GT 8 is a bit better (98/100 vs 93/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme GT 8 and the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro are nearly equal (56/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro and the Realme GT 8 are nearly equal (88/100 vs 85/100). In the "portability" category, the Realme GT 8 is a bit better (50/100 vs 39/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro | Realme GT 8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 5195978 | 3126402 | |
| Geekbench Single | 4327 | 3013 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 12873 | 9287 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1216x2688 | 1440x3136 | |
| Refresh rate | 185 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 8400 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 17 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 5000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | — | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.0×76.0×8.6 mm | — | |
| Weight | 223 g | 209 g | |
| Launch price | — | $350 |
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Realme GT 8
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2688
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Realme GT 8
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3136
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 80W
Realme GT 8
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless charging: no data
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro and Realme GT 8, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads Realme GT 8 by 66.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro is a bit better (100/100 vs 91/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Realme GT 8 is a bit better (98/100 vs 93/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Realme GT 8 and the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro are nearly equal (56/100 vs 52/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro and the Realme GT 8 are nearly equal (88/100 vs 85/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Realme GT 8 is a bit better (50/100 vs 39/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro or the Realme GT 8?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro edges out the Realme GT 8 by just 1 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?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 81/100, the Realme GT 8 — 80/100.
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro or the Realme GT 8?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads on performance (100/100 vs 91/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro over the Realme GT 8?
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 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.