Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro vs Sharp Aquos R9
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6, while the Sharp Aquos R9 (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7+ Gen 3. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads — 81/100 vs 68/100 (a 13-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 1,660,924); the Sharp Aquos R9 is noticeably lighter (195g vs 223g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
Sharp Aquos R9
What makes Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4701314 vs 1660924
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 1860
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 5045
- Bigger battery: 8400 vs 5000 mAh
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 74/100)
- Longer battery life (88/100 vs 52/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 90/100)
What makes Sharp Aquos R9 better?
- Higher refresh rate: 240Hz vs 185Hz
- Lighter: 195g vs 223g
- Better camera (60/100 vs 52/100)
- Better portability (52/100 vs 39/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro vs the Sharp Aquos R9, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro scores 13 points higher (81/100 vs 68/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads (100/100 vs 74/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads (88/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro notably outperforms the Sharp Aquos R9 (100/100 vs 74/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro and the Sharp Aquos R9 are nearly equal (93/100 vs 90/100). In the "camera" category, the Sharp Aquos R9 is a bit better (60/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Sharp Aquos R9 (88/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the Sharp Aquos R9 is a bit better (52/100 vs 39/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro | Sharp Aquos R9 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7+ Gen 3 | |
| AnTuTu | 4701314 | 1660924 | |
| Geekbench Single | 4327 | 1860 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 12873 | 5045 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.5" PRO IGZO LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 1216x2688 | 1080x2340 | |
| Refresh rate | 185 Hz | 240 Hz | |
| Battery | 8400 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | — | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 17 | Android 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 5000 nits | 2000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.0×76.0×8.6 mm | 156.0×75.0×8.9 mm | |
| Weight | 223 g | 195 g | |
| Launch price | — | $599 |
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Sharp Aquos R9
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2688
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Sharp Aquos R9
- 6.5" PRO IGZO LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 240 Hz
Battery and charging
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 80W
Sharp Aquos R9
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro and Sharp Aquos R9, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads Sharp Aquos R9 by 183.1% 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 notably outperforms the Sharp Aquos R9 (100/100 vs 74/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro and the Sharp Aquos R9 are nearly equal (93/100 vs 90/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Sharp Aquos R9 is a bit better (60/100 vs 52/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Sharp Aquos R9 (88/100 vs 52/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Sharp Aquos R9 is a bit better (52/100 vs 39/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro or the Sharp Aquos R9?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro is noticeably better than the Sharp Aquos R9 — the overall rating gap is 13 points.
What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro and the Sharp Aquos R9?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 81/100, the Sharp Aquos R9 — 68/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro or the Sharp Aquos R9?
The Sharp Aquos R9 leads on camera score (60/100 vs 52/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro or the Sharp Aquos R9?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads on performance (100/100 vs 74/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro over the Sharp Aquos R9?
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 is a better fit for active users.