Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro vs Realme Narzo 50i Prime
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6, while the Realme Narzo 50i Prime (2022) runs on the Unisoc Tiger T612. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads — 81/100 vs 28/100 (a 53-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro has the bigger battery (8400 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 8 MP; the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro has NFC for contactless payments, the Realme Narzo 50i Prime doesn't; the Realme Narzo 50i Prime is noticeably lighter (182g vs 223g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
Realme Narzo 50i Prime
What makes Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 360
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 1250
- Bigger battery: 8400 vs 5000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 8MP
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 16/100)
- Better camera (52/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (88/100 vs 66/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 39/100)
What makes Realme Narzo 50i Prime better?
- Lighter: 182g vs 223g
- Better portability (64/100 vs 39/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro vs the Realme Narzo 50i Prime, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro scores 53 points higher (81/100 vs 28/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads (100/100 vs 16/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads (52/100 vs 10/100). 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 Narzo 50i Prime (100/100 vs 16/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Realme Narzo 50i Prime (93/100 vs 39/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Realme Narzo 50i Prime (52/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro notably outperforms the Realme Narzo 50i Prime (88/100 vs 66/100). In the "portability" category, the Realme Narzo 50i Prime notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro (64/100 vs 39/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro | Realme Narzo 50i Prime | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | Unisoc Tiger T612 | |
| AnTuTu | 4701314 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 4327 | 360 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 12873 | 1250 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.5" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1216x2688 | 720x1600 | |
| Refresh rate | 185 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 8400 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | — | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 3GB / 4GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 32GB / 64GB | |
| OS | Android 17 | Android 11, Realme UI Go | |
| Brightness (peak) | 5000 nits | 400 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.0×76.0×8.6 mm | 164.1×75.6×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | 223 g | 182 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Realme Narzo 50i Prime
- Main: 8MP f/2.0
- Front: 5MP
Display comparison
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2688
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Realme Narzo 50i Prime
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Battery and charging
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 80W
Realme Narzo 50i Prime
- 5000 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Realme Narzo 50i Prime (100/100 vs 16/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Realme Narzo 50i Prime (93/100 vs 39/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Realme Narzo 50i Prime (52/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro notably outperforms the Realme Narzo 50i Prime (88/100 vs 66/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Realme Narzo 50i Prime notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro (64/100 vs 39/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro or the Realme Narzo 50i Prime?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Realme Narzo 50i Prime by 53 points (81/100 vs 28/100).
What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro and the Realme Narzo 50i Prime?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 81/100, the Realme Narzo 50i Prime — 28/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro or the Realme Narzo 50i Prime?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads on camera score (52/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro or the Realme Narzo 50i Prime?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads on performance (100/100 vs 16/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro over the Realme Narzo 50i Prime?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.