Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro vs Sony Xperia XA1 Ultra
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6, while the Sony Xperia XA1 Ultra (2017) runs on the Helio P20. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads — 81/100 vs 16/100 (a 65-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro has the bigger battery (8400 mAh vs 2700); the main camera is 50 MP vs 23 MP; the Sony Xperia XA1 Ultra is noticeably lighter (188g vs 223g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
Sony Xperia XA1 Ultra
What makes Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 186
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 798
- Bigger battery: 8400 vs 2700 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 10W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 23MP
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 2/100)
- Better camera (52/100 vs 18/100)
- Longer battery life (88/100 vs 12/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 40/100)
What makes Sony Xperia XA1 Ultra better?
- Lighter: 188g vs 223g
- Better portability (65/100 vs 39/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro vs the Sony Xperia XA1 Ultra, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro scores 65 points higher (81/100 vs 16/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads (100/100 vs 2/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads (52/100 vs 18/100). 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 XA1 Ultra (100/100 vs 2/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XA1 Ultra (93/100 vs 40/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XA1 Ultra (52/100 vs 18/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XA1 Ultra (88/100 vs 12/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia XA1 Ultra notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro (65/100 vs 39/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro | Sony Xperia XA1 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | Helio P20 | |
| AnTuTu | 4701314 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 4327 | 186 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 12873 | 798 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.0" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1216x2688 | 1080x1920 | |
| Refresh rate | 185 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 8400 mAh | 2700 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 10W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 23 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 4GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 32GB / 64GB | |
| OS | Android 17 | Android 7.0 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 5000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.0×76.0×8.6 mm | 165.0×79.0×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 223 g | 188 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Sony Xperia XA1 Ultra
- Main: 23MP f/2.0
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2688
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Sony Xperia XA1 Ultra
- 6.0" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x1920
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Battery and charging
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 80W
Sony Xperia XA1 Ultra
- 2700 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 XA1 Ultra (100/100 vs 2/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XA1 Ultra (93/100 vs 40/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XA1 Ultra (52/100 vs 18/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XA1 Ultra (88/100 vs 12/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia XA1 Ultra 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 XA1 Ultra?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XA1 Ultra by 65 points (81/100 vs 16/100).
What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro and the Sony Xperia XA1 Ultra?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 81/100, the Sony Xperia XA1 Ultra — 16/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro or the Sony Xperia XA1 Ultra?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads on camera score (52/100 vs 18/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro or the Sony Xperia XA1 Ultra?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads on performance (100/100 vs 2/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro over the Sony Xperia XA1 Ultra?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.