Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro vs Realme Neo8
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6, while the Realme Neo8 (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Gen 5. 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 8000); the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (5,195,978 vs 3,222,272).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
Realme Neo8
What makes Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5195978 vs 3222272
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 2833
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 9119
- Bigger battery: 8400 vs 8000 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 165Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 91/100)
- Longer battery life (88/100 vs 71/100)
What makes Realme Neo8 better?
- Lighter: 215g vs 223g
- Better camera (56/100 vs 52/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 93/100)
- Better portability (47/100 vs 39/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro vs the Realme Neo8, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro scores 4 points higher (81/100 vs 77/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads (88/100 vs 71/100). 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 Neo8 and the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro are nearly equal (94/100 vs 93/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme Neo8 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 notably outperforms the Realme Neo8 (88/100 vs 71/100). In the "portability" category, the Realme Neo8 is a bit better (47/100 vs 39/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro | Realme Neo8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 5195978 | 3222272 | |
| Geekbench Single | 4327 | 2833 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 12873 | 9119 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1216x2688 | 1272x2772 | |
| Refresh rate | 185 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 8400 mAh | 8000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| 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 | 6500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 163.0×76.0×8.6 mm | 162.0×77.1×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 223 g | 215 g | |
| Launch price | — | $429 |
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Realme Neo8
- 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 Neo8
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1272x2772
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Battery and charging
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 80W
Realme Neo8
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro and Realme Neo8, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads Realme Neo8 by 61.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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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 Neo8 and the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro are nearly equal (94/100 vs 93/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Realme Neo8 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 notably outperforms the Realme Neo8 (88/100 vs 71/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Realme Neo8 is a bit better (47/100 vs 39/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro or the Realme Neo8?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro edges out the Realme Neo8 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 Neo8?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 81/100, the Realme Neo8 — 77/100.
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro or the Realme Neo8?
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 Neo8?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Realme Neo8 is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers.