Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy M21
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6, while the Samsung Galaxy M21 (2020) runs on the Exynos 9611. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads — 81/100 vs 42/100 (a 39-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro has the bigger battery (8400 mAh vs 6000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 48 MP; the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (4,701,314 vs 355,351); the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro has NFC for contactless payments, the Samsung Galaxy M21 doesn't; the Samsung Galaxy M21 is noticeably lighter (188g vs 223g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
Samsung Galaxy M21
What makes Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4701314 vs 355351
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 365
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 1107
- Bigger battery: 8400 vs 6000 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 15W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 25/100)
- Better camera (52/100 vs 36/100)
- Longer battery life (88/100 vs 51/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 83/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy M21 better?
- Lighter: 188g vs 223g
- Better portability (57/100 vs 39/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro vs the Samsung Galaxy M21, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro scores 39 points higher (81/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads (100/100 vs 25/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads (52/100 vs 36/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads (88/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M21 (100/100 vs 25/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro is a bit better (93/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M21 (52/100 vs 36/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M21 (88/100 vs 51/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy M21 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro (57/100 vs 39/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro | Samsung Galaxy M21 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | Exynos 9611 | |
| AnTuTu | 4701314 | 355351 | |
| Geekbench Single | 4327 | 365 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 12873 | 1107 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.4" Super AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1216x2688 | 1080x2340 | |
| Refresh rate | 185 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 8400 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 15W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 4GB / 6GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 17 | Android 10.0; One UI 2 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 5000 nits | 420 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.0×76.0×8.6 mm | 159.0×75.1×8.9 mm | |
| Weight | 223 g | 188 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Samsung Galaxy M21
- Main: 48MP f/2.0
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Display comparison
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2688
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Samsung Galaxy M21
- 6.4" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: —
Battery and charging
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 80W
Samsung Galaxy M21
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro and Samsung Galaxy M21, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads Samsung Galaxy M21 by 1223.0% 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 M21 (100/100 vs 25/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro is a bit better (93/100 vs 83/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M21 (52/100 vs 36/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M21 (88/100 vs 51/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy M21 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro (57/100 vs 39/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy M21?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M21 by 39 points (81/100 vs 42/100).
What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro and the Samsung Galaxy M21?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 81/100, the Samsung Galaxy M21 — 42/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy M21?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads on camera score (52/100 vs 36/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy M21?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads on performance (100/100 vs 25/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro over the Samsung Galaxy M21?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.