Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro vs Sony Xperia X
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6, while the Sony Xperia X (2016) runs on the Snapdragon 650. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads — 81/100 vs 18/100 (a 63-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro has the bigger battery (8400 mAh vs 2620); the main camera is 50 MP vs 23 MP; the Sony Xperia X is noticeably lighter (153g vs 223g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
Sony Xperia X
What makes Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 270
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 800
- Bigger battery: 8400 vs 2620 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 23MP
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 3/100)
- Better camera (52/100 vs 17/100)
- Longer battery life (88/100 vs 12/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 46/100)
What makes Sony Xperia X better?
- Lighter: 153g vs 223g
- Better portability (87/100 vs 39/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro vs the Sony Xperia X, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro scores 63 points higher (81/100 vs 18/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads (100/100 vs 3/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads (52/100 vs 17/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads (88/100 vs 12/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia X (100/100 vs 3/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia X (93/100 vs 46/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia X (52/100 vs 17/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia X (88/100 vs 12/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia X significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro (87/100 vs 39/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro | Sony Xperia X | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | Snapdragon 650 | |
| AnTuTu | 4701314 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 4327 | 270 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 12873 | 800 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 5.0" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1216x2688 | 1080x1920 | |
| Refresh rate | 185 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 8400 mAh | 2620 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 18W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 23 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 3GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 32GB / 64GB | |
| OS | Android 17 | Android 6.0.1 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 5000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.0×76.0×8.6 mm | 143.0×69.0×7.7 mm | |
| Weight | 223 g | 153 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Sony Xperia X
- Main: 23MP f/2.0
- Front: 13MP
Display comparison
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2688
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Sony Xperia X
- 5.0" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x1920
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Battery and charging
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 80W
Sony Xperia X
- 2620 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia X (100/100 vs 3/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia X (93/100 vs 46/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia X (52/100 vs 17/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia X (88/100 vs 12/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia X significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro (87/100 vs 39/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro or the Sony Xperia X?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia X by 63 points (81/100 vs 18/100).
What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro and the Sony Xperia X?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 81/100, the Sony Xperia X — 18/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro or the Sony Xperia X?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads on camera score (52/100 vs 17/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro or the Sony Xperia X?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads on performance (100/100 vs 3/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro over the Sony Xperia X?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.