Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro vs Realme GT5
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6, while the Realme GT5 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads — 81/100 vs 65/100 (a 16-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro has the bigger battery (8400 mAh vs 5240); the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (4,701,314 vs 1,700,000); the Realme GT5 is noticeably lighter (205g vs 223g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
Realme GT5
What makes Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4701314 vs 1700000
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 2004
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 5311
- Bigger battery: 8400 vs 5240 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 144Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 75/100)
- Better camera (52/100 vs 35/100)
- Longer battery life (88/100 vs 69/100)
What makes Realme GT5 better?
- Faster charging: 150W vs 80W
- Lighter: 205g vs 223g
- Better display (94/100 vs 93/100)
- Better portability (46/100 vs 39/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro vs the Realme GT5, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro scores 16 points higher (81/100 vs 65/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads (100/100 vs 75/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads (52/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads (88/100 vs 69/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro notably outperforms the Realme GT5 (100/100 vs 75/100). In the "display" category, the Realme GT5 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 notably outperforms the Realme GT5 (52/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro notably outperforms the Realme GT5 (88/100 vs 69/100). In the "portability" category, the Realme GT5 is a bit better (46/100 vs 39/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro | Realme GT5 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | |
| AnTuTu | 4701314 | 1700000 | |
| Geekbench Single | 4327 | 2004 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 12873 | 5311 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1216x2688 | 1240x2772 | |
| Refresh rate | 185 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 8400 mAh | 5240 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 150W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| 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 | 163.1×75.4×8.9 mm | |
| Weight | 223 g | 205 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Realme GT5
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2688
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Realme GT5
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1240x2772
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 80W
Realme GT5
- 5240 mAh
- Wired: 150W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro and Realme GT5, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads Realme GT5 by 176.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro notably outperforms the Realme GT5 (100/100 vs 75/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Realme GT5 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 notably outperforms the Realme GT5 (52/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro notably outperforms the Realme GT5 (88/100 vs 69/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Realme GT5 is a bit better (46/100 vs 39/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro or the Realme GT5?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro is noticeably better than the Realme GT5 — the overall rating gap is 16 points.
What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro and the Realme GT5?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 81/100, the Realme GT5 — 65/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro or the Realme GT5?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads on camera score (52/100 vs 35/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro or the Realme GT5?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads on performance (100/100 vs 75/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro over the Realme GT5?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Realme GT5 is a better fit for active users.