Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro vs Realme GT5 Pro
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6, while the Realme GT5 Pro (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads — 81/100 vs 77/100 (a 4-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro has the bigger battery (8400 mAh vs 5400); the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (4,701,314 vs 2,402,979).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
Realme GT5 Pro
What makes Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4701314 vs 2402979
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 2203
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 6511
- Bigger battery: 8400 vs 5400 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 144Hz
- Faster wireless charging: 80W vs 50W
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 82/100)
- Longer battery life (88/100 vs 80/100)
- Better portability (39/100 vs 35/100)
What makes Realme GT5 Pro better?
- Faster charging: 100W vs 80W
- Lighter: 218g vs 223g
- Better camera (67/100 vs 52/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 93/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro vs the Realme GT5 Pro, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro scores 4 points higher (81/100 vs 77/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads (100/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme GT5 Pro leads (67/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro notably outperforms the Realme GT5 Pro (100/100 vs 82/100). In the "display" category, the Realme GT5 Pro and the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro are nearly equal (94/100 vs 93/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme GT5 Pro notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro (67/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro is a bit better (88/100 vs 80/100). In the "portability" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro and the Realme GT5 Pro are nearly equal (39/100 vs 35/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro | Realme GT5 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | |
| AnTuTu | 4701314 | 2402979 | |
| Geekbench Single | 4327 | 2203 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 12873 | 6511 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1216x2688 | 2780x1264 | |
| Refresh rate | 185 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 8400 mAh | 5400 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 17 | Android 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 5000 nits | 4500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | IP64 | |
| Dimensions | 163.0×76.0×8.6 mm | 161.7×75.1×9.2 mm | |
| Weight | 223 g | 218 g | |
| Launch price | — | $500 |
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Realme GT5 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2688
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Realme GT5 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2780x1264
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 80W
Realme GT5 Pro
- 5400 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro and Realme GT5 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads Realme GT5 Pro by 95.6% 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 notably outperforms the Realme GT5 Pro (100/100 vs 82/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Realme GT5 Pro and the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro are nearly equal (94/100 vs 93/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Realme GT5 Pro notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro (67/100 vs 52/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro is a bit better (88/100 vs 80/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro and the Realme GT5 Pro are nearly equal (39/100 vs 35/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro or the Realme GT5 Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro edges out the Realme GT5 Pro by just 4 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro and the Realme GT5 Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 81/100, the Realme GT5 Pro — 77/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro or the Realme GT5 Pro?
The Realme GT5 Pro leads on camera score (67/100 vs 52/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro or the Realme GT5 Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads on performance (100/100 vs 82/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro over the Realme GT5 Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Realme GT5 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.