Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro vs Sony Xperia XA Dual
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6, while the Sony Xperia XA Dual (2016) runs on the Helio P10. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads — 81/100 vs 13/100 (a 68-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro has the bigger battery (8400 mAh vs 2300); the main camera is 50 MP vs 13 MP; the Sony Xperia XA Dual is noticeably lighter (137g vs 223g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
Sony Xperia XA Dual
What makes Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 140
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 590
- Bigger battery: 8400 vs 2300 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 10W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (52/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (88/100 vs 12/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 34/100)
What makes Sony Xperia XA Dual better?
- Lighter: 137g vs 223g
- Better portability (84/100 vs 39/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro vs the Sony Xperia XA Dual, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro scores 68 points higher (81/100 vs 13/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads (100/100 vs 0/100). 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 12/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XA Dual (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XA Dual (93/100 vs 34/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XA Dual (52/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XA Dual (88/100 vs 12/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia XA Dual significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro (84/100 vs 39/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro | Sony Xperia XA Dual | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | Helio P10 | |
| AnTuTu | 4701314 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 4327 | 140 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 12873 | 590 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 5.0" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1216x2688 | 720x1280 | |
| Refresh rate | 185 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 8400 mAh | 2300 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 10W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 13 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 2GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 16GB | |
| 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 | 143.6×66.8×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 223 g | 137 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Sony Xperia XA Dual
- Main: 13MP f/2.0
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2688
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Sony Xperia XA Dual
- 5.0" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1280
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Battery and charging
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 80W
Sony Xperia XA Dual
- 2300 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XA Dual (100/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XA Dual (93/100 vs 34/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XA Dual (52/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XA Dual (88/100 vs 12/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia XA Dual significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro (84/100 vs 39/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro or the Sony Xperia XA Dual?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XA Dual by 68 points (81/100 vs 13/100).
What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro and the Sony Xperia XA Dual?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 81/100, the Sony Xperia XA Dual — 13/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro or the Sony Xperia XA Dual?
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 XA Dual?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads on performance (100/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro over the Sony Xperia XA Dual?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.