Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro vs Realme GT Neo 5 SE
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6, while the Realme GT Neo 5 SE (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7+ Gen 2. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads — 81/100 vs 64/100 (a 17-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro has the bigger battery (8400 mAh vs 5500); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (4,701,314 vs 1,416,021); the Realme GT Neo 5 SE is noticeably lighter (193g vs 223g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
Realme GT Neo 5 SE
What makes Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4701314 vs 1416021
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 1654
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 4217
- Bigger battery: 8400 vs 5500 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 144Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 69/100)
- Better camera (52/100 vs 43/100)
- Longer battery life (88/100 vs 66/100)
What makes Realme GT Neo 5 SE better?
- Faster charging: 100W vs 80W
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 193g vs 223g
- Better display (94/100 vs 93/100)
- Better portability (52/100 vs 39/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro vs the Realme GT Neo 5 SE, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro scores 17 points higher (81/100 vs 64/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads (100/100 vs 69/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads (88/100 vs 66/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Realme GT Neo 5 SE (100/100 vs 69/100). In the "display" category, the Realme GT Neo 5 SE and the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro are nearly equal (94/100 vs 93/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro is a bit better (52/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro notably outperforms the Realme GT Neo 5 SE (88/100 vs 66/100). In the "portability" category, the Realme GT Neo 5 SE is a bit better (52/100 vs 39/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro | Realme GT Neo 5 SE | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7+ Gen 2 | |
| AnTuTu | 4701314 | 1416021 | |
| Geekbench Single | 4327 | 1654 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 12873 | 4217 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.7" OLED | |
| Resolution | 1216x2688 | 1240x2772 | |
| Refresh rate | 185 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 8400 mAh | 5500 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB / 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 17 | Android 13, Realme UI 4.0 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 5000 nits | 1400 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.0×76.0×8.6 mm | 163.9×75.8×9.0 mm | |
| Weight | 223 g | 193 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Realme GT Neo 5 SE
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2688
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Realme GT Neo 5 SE
- 6.7" OLED
- Resolution: 1240x2772
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 80W
Realme GT Neo 5 SE
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro and Realme GT Neo 5 SE, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads Realme GT Neo 5 SE by 232.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Realme GT Neo 5 SE (100/100 vs 69/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Realme GT Neo 5 SE and the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro are nearly equal (94/100 vs 93/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro is a bit better (52/100 vs 43/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro notably outperforms the Realme GT Neo 5 SE (88/100 vs 66/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Realme GT Neo 5 SE 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 Neo 5 SE?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro is noticeably better than the Realme GT Neo 5 SE — the overall rating gap is 17 points.
What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro and the Realme GT Neo 5 SE?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 81/100, the Realme GT Neo 5 SE — 64/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro or the Realme GT Neo 5 SE?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads on camera score (52/100 vs 43/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro or the Realme GT Neo 5 SE?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads on performance (100/100 vs 69/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro over the Realme GT Neo 5 SE?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Realme GT Neo 5 SE is a better fit for active users.