Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro vs Sharp Aquos R9 Pro
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6, while the Sharp Aquos R9 Pro (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads — 81/100 vs 76/100 (a 5-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro has the bigger battery (8400 mAh vs 5000); the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (4,701,314 vs 1,797,821).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
Sharp Aquos R9 Pro
What makes Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4701314 vs 1797821
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 1923
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 5179
- Bigger battery: 8400 vs 5000 mAh
- Lighter: 223g vs 229g
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 75/100)
- Longer battery life (88/100 vs 66/100)
- Better portability (39/100 vs 27/100)
What makes Sharp Aquos R9 Pro better?
- Higher refresh rate: 240Hz vs 185Hz
- Better camera (81/100 vs 52/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 93/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro vs the Sharp Aquos R9 Pro, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro scores 5 points higher (81/100 vs 76/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads (100/100 vs 75/100). In the "camera" category, the Sharp Aquos R9 Pro leads (81/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads (88/100 vs 66/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro notably outperforms the Sharp Aquos R9 Pro (100/100 vs 75/100). In the "display" category, the Sharp Aquos R9 Pro is a bit better (99/100 vs 93/100). In the "camera" category, the Sharp Aquos R9 Pro notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro (81/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro notably outperforms the Sharp Aquos R9 Pro (88/100 vs 66/100). In the "portability" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro is a bit better (39/100 vs 27/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro | Sharp Aquos R9 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 | |
| AnTuTu | 4701314 | 1797821 | |
| Geekbench Single | 4327 | 1923 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 12873 | 5179 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.7" PRO IGZO LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 1216x2688 | 1440x3120 | |
| Refresh rate | 185 Hz | 240 Hz | |
| Battery | 8400 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | — | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 512GB | |
| OS | Android 17 | Android 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 5000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.0×76.0×8.6 mm | 162.0×78.0×9.3 mm | |
| Weight | 223 g | 229 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Sharp Aquos R9 Pro
- Main: 50MP
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2688
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Sharp Aquos R9 Pro
- 6.7" PRO IGZO LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1440x3120
- Refresh rate: 240 Hz
Battery and charging
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 80W
Sharp Aquos R9 Pro
- 5000 mAh
- Wireless: supported, wattage unknown
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro and Sharp Aquos R9 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads Sharp Aquos R9 Pro by 161.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro notably outperforms the Sharp Aquos R9 Pro (100/100 vs 75/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Sharp Aquos R9 Pro is a bit better (99/100 vs 93/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Sharp Aquos R9 Pro notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro (81/100 vs 52/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro notably outperforms the Sharp Aquos R9 Pro (88/100 vs 66/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro is a bit better (39/100 vs 27/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro or the Sharp Aquos R9 Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro edges out the Sharp Aquos R9 Pro by just 5 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro and the Sharp Aquos R9 Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 81/100, the Sharp Aquos R9 Pro — 76/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro or the Sharp Aquos R9 Pro?
The Sharp Aquos R9 Pro leads on camera score (81/100 vs 52/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro or the Sharp Aquos R9 Pro?
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 Sharp Aquos R9 Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Sharp Aquos R9 Pro is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts.