Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy A04
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6, while the Samsung Galaxy A04 (2022) runs on the Unisoc. 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 Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro has NFC for contactless payments, the Samsung Galaxy A04 doesn't; the Samsung Galaxy A04 is noticeably lighter (192g vs 223g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
Samsung Galaxy A04
What makes Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro better?
- Bigger battery: 8400 vs 5000 mAh
- Better camera (52/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (88/100 vs 66/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 39/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy A04 better?
- Lighter: 192g vs 223g
- Better portability (52/100 vs 39/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro vs the Samsung Galaxy A04, 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 30/100). 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 A04 (93/100 vs 39/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A04 (52/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A04 (88/100 vs 66/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A04 is a bit better (52/100 vs 39/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro | Samsung Galaxy A04 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | Unisoc | |
| AnTuTu | 4701314 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 4327 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 12873 | — | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.5" PLS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1216x2688 | 720x1600 | |
| Refresh rate | 185 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 8400 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | — | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 3GB / 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 32GB / 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 17 | Android 12, One UI Core 4.1 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 5000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.0×76.0×8.6 mm | 164.4×76.3×9.1 mm | |
| Weight | 223 g | 192 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Samsung Galaxy A04
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 5MP
Display comparison
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2688
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Samsung Galaxy A04
- 6.5" PLS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Battery and charging
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 80W
Samsung Galaxy A04
- 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 A04 (93/100 vs 39/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A04 (52/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A04 (88/100 vs 66/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A04 is a bit better (52/100 vs 39/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy A04?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A04 by 38 points (81/100 vs 43/100).
What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro and the Samsung Galaxy A04?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 81/100, the Samsung Galaxy A04 — 43/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy A04?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads on camera score (52/100 vs 30/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro over the Samsung Galaxy A04?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.