Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy S26
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6, while the Samsung Galaxy S26 (2026) runs on the Samsung Exynos 2600. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads — 81/100 vs 74/100 (a 7-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro has the bigger battery (8400 mAh vs 4000); the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (5,195,978 vs 2,827,538); the Samsung Galaxy S26 is noticeably lighter (162g vs 223g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
Samsung Galaxy S26
What makes Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5195978 vs 2827538
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 2880
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 9100
- Bigger battery: 8400 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 25W
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 120Hz
- Faster wireless charging: 80W vs 15W
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 89/100)
- Longer battery life (88/100 vs 31/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 81/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy S26 better?
- Lighter: 162g vs 223g
- Better camera (77/100 vs 52/100)
- Better portability (89/100 vs 39/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro vs the Samsung Galaxy S26, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro scores 7 points higher (81/100 vs 74/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads (100/100 vs 89/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 leads (77/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads (88/100 vs 31/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro is a bit better (100/100 vs 89/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro is a bit better (93/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro (77/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 (88/100 vs 31/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro (89/100 vs 39/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro | Samsung Galaxy S26 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | Samsung Exynos 2600 | |
| AnTuTu | 5195978 | 2827538 | |
| Geekbench Single | 4327 | 2880 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 12873 | 9100 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.2" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 1216x2688 | 2340x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 185 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 8400 mAh | 4000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 25W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 15W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 146 | |
| 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 | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 17 | Android 16 / One UI 8.5 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 5000 nits | 2600 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.0×76.0×8.6 mm | 158.4×75.8×7.3 mm | |
| Weight | 223 g | 162 g | |
| Launch price | — | $799 |
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Samsung Galaxy S26
- 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 S26
- 6.2" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 80W
Samsung Galaxy S26
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 15W
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro and Samsung Galaxy S26, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads Samsung Galaxy S26 by 83.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro is a bit better (100/100 vs 89/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro is a bit better (93/100 vs 81/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro (77/100 vs 52/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 (88/100 vs 31/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro (89/100 vs 39/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy S26?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro edges out the Samsung Galaxy S26 by just 7 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro and the Samsung Galaxy S26?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 81/100, the Samsung Galaxy S26 — 74/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy S26?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 leads on camera score (77/100 vs 52/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy S26?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads on performance (100/100 vs 89/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro over the Samsung Galaxy S26?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Samsung Galaxy S26 is a better fit for gamers and power users.