Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro vs Realme Q5i
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6, while the Realme Q5i (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 810. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads — 81/100 vs 36/100 (a 45-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 13 MP; the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (4,701,314 vs 569,913); the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro has NFC for contactless payments, the Realme Q5i doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
Realme Q5i
What makes Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4701314 vs 569913
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 684
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 1900
- Bigger battery: 8400 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 33W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 42/100)
- Better camera (52/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (88/100 vs 46/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 54/100)
What makes Realme Q5i better?
- Overall rating 36/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro vs the Realme Q5i, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro scores 45 points higher (81/100 vs 36/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads (100/100 vs 42/100). 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 46/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Realme Q5i (100/100 vs 42/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Realme Q5i (93/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Realme Q5i (52/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Realme Q5i (88/100 vs 46/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro | Realme Q5i | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | MediaTek Dimensity 810 | |
| AnTuTu | 4701314 | 569913 | |
| Geekbench Single | 4327 | 684 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 12873 | 1900 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.6" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1216x2688 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 185 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 8400 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 33W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 13 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 4GB / 6GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 17 | Android 12, Realme UI 3.0 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 5000 nits | 600 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.0×76.0×8.6 mm | — | |
| Weight | 223 g | — | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Realme Q5i
- Main: 13MP f/2.2
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2688
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Realme Q5i
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Battery and charging
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 80W
Realme Q5i
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro and Realme Q5i, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads Realme Q5i by 724.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Realme Q5i (100/100 vs 42/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Realme Q5i (93/100 vs 54/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Realme Q5i (52/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Realme Q5i (88/100 vs 46/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro or the Realme Q5i?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Realme Q5i by 45 points (81/100 vs 36/100).
What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro and the Realme Q5i?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 81/100, the Realme Q5i — 36/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro or the Realme Q5i?
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 Q5i?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads on performance (100/100 vs 42/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro over the Realme Q5i?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.