Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy A05s
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6, while the Samsung Galaxy A05s (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads — 81/100 vs 31/100 (a 50-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro has the bigger battery (8400 mAh vs 5000); the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (4,701,314 vs 424,216); the Samsung Galaxy A05s is noticeably lighter (194g vs 223g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
Samsung Galaxy A05s
What makes Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4701314 vs 424216
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 412
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 1423
- Bigger battery: 8400 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 25W
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 31/100)
- Better camera (52/100 vs 0/100)
- Longer battery life (88/100 vs 44/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 66/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy A05s better?
- Lighter: 194g vs 223g
- Better portability (54/100 vs 39/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro vs the Samsung Galaxy A05s, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro scores 50 points higher (81/100 vs 31/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads (100/100 vs 31/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads (52/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads (88/100 vs 44/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A05s (100/100 vs 31/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A05s (93/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A05s (52/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A05s (88/100 vs 44/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A05s notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro (54/100 vs 39/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro | Samsung Galaxy A05s | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G | |
| AnTuTu | 4701314 | 424216 | |
| Geekbench Single | 4327 | 412 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 12873 | 1423 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.7" | |
| Resolution | 1216x2688 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 185 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 8400 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 25W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 45 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 4GB / 6GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 17 | Android 13 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 5000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.0×76.0×8.6 mm | 168.0×77.8×8.8 mm | |
| Weight | 223 g | 194 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Samsung Galaxy A05s
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 13MP
Display comparison
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2688
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Samsung Galaxy A05s
- 6.7"
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: —
Battery and charging
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 80W
Samsung Galaxy A05s
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro and Samsung Galaxy A05s, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads Samsung Galaxy A05s by 1008.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A05s (100/100 vs 31/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A05s (93/100 vs 66/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A05s (52/100 vs 0/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A05s (88/100 vs 44/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A05s notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro (54/100 vs 39/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy A05s?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A05s by 50 points (81/100 vs 31/100).
What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro and the Samsung Galaxy A05s?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 81/100, the Samsung Galaxy A05s — 31/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy A05s?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads on camera score (52/100 vs 0/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy A05s?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads on performance (100/100 vs 31/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro over the Samsung Galaxy A05s?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.