Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy A03
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro (2026) and the Samsung Galaxy A03 (2022) on specs and benchmarks. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads — 81/100 vs 43/100 (a 38-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 48 MP; the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro has NFC for contactless payments, the Samsung Galaxy A03 doesn't; the Samsung Galaxy A03 is noticeably lighter (196g vs 223g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
Samsung Galaxy A03
What makes Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro better?
- Bigger battery: 8400 vs 5000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Better camera (52/100 vs 29/100)
- Longer battery life (88/100 vs 66/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 39/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy A03 better?
- Lighter: 196g vs 223g
- Better portability (50/100 vs 39/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro vs the Samsung Galaxy A03, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro scores 38 points higher (81/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads (52/100 vs 29/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads (88/100 vs 66/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A03 (93/100 vs 39/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A03 (52/100 vs 29/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A03 (88/100 vs 66/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A03 is a bit better (50/100 vs 39/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro | Samsung Galaxy A03 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | — | |
| AnTuTu | 4701314 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 4327 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 12873 | — | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.5" PLS TFT | |
| Resolution | 1216x2688 | 720x1600 | |
| Refresh rate | 185 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 8400 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | — | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 3GB / 4GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 32GB / 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 17 | Android 11 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 5000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.0×76.0×8.6 mm | 164.2×75.9×9.1 mm | |
| Weight | 223 g | 196 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Samsung Galaxy A03
- Main: 48MP f/1.8
- Front: 5MP
Display comparison
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2688
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Samsung Galaxy A03
- 6.5" PLS TFT
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Battery and charging
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 80W
Samsung Galaxy A03
- 5000 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A03 (93/100 vs 39/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A03 (52/100 vs 29/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A03 (88/100 vs 66/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A03 is a bit better (50/100 vs 39/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy A03?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A03 by 38 points (81/100 vs 43/100).
What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro and the Samsung Galaxy A03?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 81/100, the Samsung Galaxy A03 — 43/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy A03?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads on camera score (52/100 vs 29/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro over the Samsung Galaxy A03?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.