Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro vs Sony Xperia 1 III
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6, while the Sony Xperia 1 III (2021) runs on the Snapdragon 888. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads — 81/100 vs 60/100 (a 21-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro has the bigger battery (8400 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 50 MP vs 12 MP; the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (5,195,978 vs 1,232,200); the Sony Xperia 1 III is noticeably lighter (186g vs 223g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
Sony Xperia 1 III
What makes Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5195978 vs 1232200
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 1500
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 3537
- Bigger battery: 8400 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 30W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 120Hz
- Faster wireless charging: 80W vs 11W
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 65/100)
- Better camera (52/100 vs 46/100)
- Longer battery life (88/100 vs 42/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 90/100)
What makes Sony Xperia 1 III better?
- Lighter: 186g vs 223g
- Better portability (65/100 vs 39/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro vs the Sony Xperia 1 III, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro scores 21 points higher (81/100 vs 60/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads (100/100 vs 65/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads (88/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 III (100/100 vs 65/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro and the Sony Xperia 1 III are nearly equal (93/100 vs 90/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro is a bit better (52/100 vs 46/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 III (88/100 vs 42/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro (65/100 vs 39/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro | Sony Xperia 1 III | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | Snapdragon 888 | |
| AnTuTu | 5195978 | 1232200 | |
| Geekbench Single | 4327 | 1500 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 12873 | 3537 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.5" OLED | |
| Resolution | 1216x2688 | 1644x3840 | |
| Refresh rate | 185 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 8400 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 30W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 11W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 105 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 17 | Android 11 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 5000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | IP65/IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.0×76.0×8.6 mm | 165.0×71.0×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 223 g | 186 g | |
| Launch price | — | $1299 |
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Sony Xperia 1 III
- Main: 12MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2688
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Sony Xperia 1 III
- 6.5" OLED
- Resolution: 1644x3840
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 80W
Sony Xperia 1 III
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- Wireless: 11W
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro and Sony Xperia 1 III, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads Sony Xperia 1 III by 321.7% 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 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 III (100/100 vs 65/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro and the Sony Xperia 1 III are nearly equal (93/100 vs 90/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro is a bit better (52/100 vs 46/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 III (88/100 vs 42/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro (65/100 vs 39/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro or the Sony Xperia 1 III?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 III by 21 points (81/100 vs 60/100).
What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro and the Sony Xperia 1 III?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 81/100, the Sony Xperia 1 III — 60/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro or the Sony Xperia 1 III?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads on camera score (52/100 vs 46/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro or the Sony Xperia 1 III?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads on performance (100/100 vs 65/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro over the Sony Xperia 1 III?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Sony Xperia 1 III is a better fit for active users.