Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy Xcover Pro
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6, while the Samsung Galaxy Xcover Pro (2020) runs on the Exynos 9611. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads — 81/100 vs 30/100 (a 51-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro has the bigger battery (8400 mAh vs 4050); the main camera is 50 MP vs 25 MP; the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (4,701,314 vs 355,351); the Samsung Galaxy Xcover Pro is noticeably lighter (179g vs 223g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
Samsung Galaxy Xcover Pro
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 4050 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 15W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 25MP
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 25/100)
- Better camera (52/100 vs 21/100)
- Longer battery life (88/100 vs 23/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 58/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy Xcover Pro better?
- Lighter: 179g vs 223g
- Better portability (56/100 vs 39/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro vs the Samsung Galaxy Xcover Pro, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro scores 51 points higher (81/100 vs 30/100). 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 21/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads (88/100 vs 23/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Xcover Pro (100/100 vs 25/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Xcover Pro (93/100 vs 58/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Xcover Pro (52/100 vs 21/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Xcover Pro (88/100 vs 23/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Xcover Pro notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro (56/100 vs 39/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro | Samsung Galaxy Xcover Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | 6.3" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1216x2688 | 1080x2340 | |
| Refresh rate | 185 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 8400 mAh | 4050 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 15W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 25 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 4GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 64GB | |
| OS | Android 17 | Android 10.0; One UI 2 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 5000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.0×76.0×8.6 mm | 159.9×76.7×10.0 mm | |
| Weight | 223 g | 179 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Samsung Galaxy Xcover Pro
- Main: 25MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 13MP
Display comparison
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2688
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Samsung Galaxy Xcover Pro
- 6.3" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: —
Battery and charging
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 80W
Samsung Galaxy Xcover Pro
- 4050 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro and Samsung Galaxy Xcover Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads Samsung Galaxy Xcover Pro 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 Xcover Pro (100/100 vs 25/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Xcover Pro (93/100 vs 58/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Xcover Pro (52/100 vs 21/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Xcover Pro (88/100 vs 23/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Xcover Pro notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro (56/100 vs 39/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy Xcover Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Xcover Pro by 51 points (81/100 vs 30/100).
What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro and the Samsung Galaxy Xcover Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 81/100, the Samsung Galaxy Xcover Pro — 30/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy Xcover Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads on camera score (52/100 vs 21/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy Xcover Pro?
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 Xcover Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.