Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy S23
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6, while the Samsung Galaxy S23 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads — 81/100 vs 66/100 (a 15-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro has the bigger battery (8400 mAh vs 3900); the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (4,701,314 vs 1,712,393); the Samsung Galaxy S23 is noticeably lighter (168g vs 223g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
Samsung Galaxy S23
What makes Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4701314 vs 1712393
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 2004
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 5311
- Bigger battery: 8400 vs 3900 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 25W
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 120Hz
- Faster wireless charging: 80W vs 15W
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 75/100)
- Longer battery life (88/100 vs 29/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 82/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy S23 better?
- Lighter: 168g vs 223g
- Better camera (67/100 vs 52/100)
- Better portability (83/100 vs 39/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro vs the Samsung Galaxy S23, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro scores 15 points higher (81/100 vs 66/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads (100/100 vs 75/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 leads (67/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads (88/100 vs 29/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S23 (100/100 vs 75/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro is a bit better (93/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro (67/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S23 (88/100 vs 29/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro (83/100 vs 39/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro | Samsung Galaxy S23 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | |
| AnTuTu | 4701314 | 1712393 | |
| Geekbench Single | 4327 | 2004 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 12873 | 5311 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.1" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1216x2688 | 2340x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 185 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 8400 mAh | 3900 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 25W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 15W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 133 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 10 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 17 | Android 13 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 5000 nits | 1750 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.0×76.0×8.6 mm | 157.8×76.2×7.6 mm | |
| Weight | 223 g | 168 g | |
| Launch price | — | $799 |
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Samsung Galaxy S23
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 12MP
Display comparison
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2688
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S23
- 6.1" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 80W
Samsung Galaxy S23
- 3900 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 15W
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro and Samsung Galaxy S23, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads Samsung Galaxy S23 by 174.5% in our overall performance rating.
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Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S23 (100/100 vs 75/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro is a bit better (93/100 vs 82/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro (67/100 vs 52/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S23 (88/100 vs 29/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro (83/100 vs 39/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy S23?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro is noticeably better than the Samsung Galaxy S23 — the overall rating gap is 15 points.
What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro and the Samsung Galaxy S23?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 81/100, the Samsung Galaxy S23 — 66/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy S23?
The Samsung Galaxy S23 leads on camera score (67/100 vs 52/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy S23?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads on performance (100/100 vs 75/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro over the Samsung Galaxy S23?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Samsung Galaxy S23 is a better fit for active users.