Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6, while the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 (2026) runs on the Exynos 2600. 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 4300); the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (5,195,978 vs 3,113,347); the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 is noticeably lighter (180g vs 223g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8
What makes Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5195978 vs 3113347
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 3235
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 10904
- Bigger battery: 8400 vs 4300 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 25W
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 120Hz
- Faster wireless charging: 80W vs 15W
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 93/100)
- Better camera (52/100 vs 35/100)
- Longer battery life (88/100 vs 37/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 80/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 better?
- Lighter: 180g vs 223g
- Better portability (80/100 vs 39/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro vs the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro scores 15 points higher (81/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads (52/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads (88/100 vs 37/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro is a bit better (100/100 vs 93/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro is a bit better (93/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 (52/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 (88/100 vs 37/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro (80/100 vs 39/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro | Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | Exynos 2600 | |
| AnTuTu | 5195978 | 3113347 | |
| Geekbench Single | 4327 | 3235 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 12873 | 10904 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.9" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 1216x2688 | 1080x2520 | |
| Refresh rate | 185 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 8400 mAh | 4300 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 25W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 15W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 10 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 17 | Android 16 / One UI 8.5 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 5000 nits | 2600 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | IP48 | |
| Dimensions | 163.0×76.0×8.6 mm | — | |
| Weight | 223 g | 180 g | |
| Launch price | — | $1099 |
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 10MP
Display comparison
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2688
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8
- 6.9" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 1080x2520
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 80W
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8
- 4300 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 15W
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro and Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 by 66.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro is a bit better (100/100 vs 93/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro is a bit better (93/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 (52/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 (88/100 vs 37/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro (80/100 vs 39/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro is noticeably better than the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 — the overall rating gap is 15 points.
What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro and the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 81/100, the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 — 66/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads on camera score (52/100 vs 35/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads on performance (100/100 vs 93/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro over the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 is a better fit for gamers and power users.