Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro vs Sony Xperia Ace III
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6, while the Sony Xperia Ace III (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 480. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads — 81/100 vs 35/100 (a 46-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 13 MP; the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (4,701,314 vs 435,710); the Sony Xperia Ace III is noticeably lighter (162g vs 223g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
Sony Xperia Ace III
What makes Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4701314 vs 435710
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 689
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 1597
- Bigger battery: 8400 vs 4500 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 38/100)
- Better camera (52/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (88/100 vs 49/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 43/100)
What makes Sony Xperia Ace III better?
- Lighter: 162g vs 223g
- Better portability (72/100 vs 39/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro vs the Sony Xperia Ace III, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro scores 46 points higher (81/100 vs 35/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads (100/100 vs 38/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads (52/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads (88/100 vs 49/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia Ace III (100/100 vs 38/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia Ace III (93/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia Ace III (52/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia Ace III (88/100 vs 49/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia Ace III significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro (72/100 vs 39/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro | Sony Xperia Ace III | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 480 | |
| AnTuTu | 4701314 | 435710 | |
| Geekbench Single | 4327 | 689 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 12873 | 1597 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 5.5" LCD IPS | |
| Resolution | 1216x2688 | 720x1496 | |
| Refresh rate | 185 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 8400 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | — | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 13 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | — | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 64GB | |
| OS | Android 17 | Android 12 Snow Cone | |
| Brightness (peak) | 5000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.0×76.0×8.6 mm | 140.0×69.0×8.9 mm | |
| Weight | 223 g | 162 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Sony Xperia Ace III
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 5MP
Display comparison
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2688
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Sony Xperia Ace III
- 5.5" LCD IPS
- Resolution: 720x1496
- Refresh rate: —
Battery and charging
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 80W
Sony Xperia Ace III
- 4500 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro and Sony Xperia Ace III, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads Sony Xperia Ace III by 979.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia Ace III (100/100 vs 38/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia Ace III (93/100 vs 43/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia Ace III (52/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia Ace III (88/100 vs 49/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia Ace III significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro (72/100 vs 39/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro or the Sony Xperia Ace III?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia Ace III by 46 points (81/100 vs 35/100).
What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro and the Sony Xperia Ace III?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 81/100, the Sony Xperia Ace III — 35/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro or the Sony Xperia Ace III?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads on camera score (52/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro or the Sony Xperia Ace III?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads on performance (100/100 vs 38/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro over the Sony Xperia Ace III?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.