Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro vs TCL 50 Pro NxtPaper
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6, while the TCL 50 Pro NxtPaper (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6300. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads — 81/100 vs 49/100 (a 32-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro has the bigger battery (8400 mAh vs 5010); the main camera is 50 MP vs 108 MP; the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (4,701,314 vs 528,398); the TCL 50 Pro NxtPaper is noticeably lighter (196g vs 223g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
TCL 50 Pro NxtPaper
What makes Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4701314 vs 528398
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 771
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 1980
- Bigger battery: 8400 vs 5010 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 33W
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 43/100)
- Better camera (52/100 vs 49/100)
- Longer battery life (88/100 vs 46/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 66/100)
What makes TCL 50 Pro NxtPaper better?
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 196g vs 223g
- Better portability (62/100 vs 39/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro vs the TCL 50 Pro NxtPaper, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro scores 32 points higher (81/100 vs 49/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads (100/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads (88/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the TCL 50 Pro NxtPaper (100/100 vs 43/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro notably outperforms the TCL 50 Pro NxtPaper (93/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro and the TCL 50 Pro NxtPaper are nearly equal (52/100 vs 49/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the TCL 50 Pro NxtPaper (88/100 vs 46/100). In the "portability" category, the TCL 50 Pro NxtPaper notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro (62/100 vs 39/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro | TCL 50 Pro NxtPaper | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | MediaTek Dimensity 6300 | |
| AnTuTu | 4701314 | 528398 | |
| Geekbench Single | 4327 | 771 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 12873 | 1980 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.8" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1216x2688 | 1080x2460 | |
| Refresh rate | 185 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 8400 mAh | 5010 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 33W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 108 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 512GB | |
| OS | Android 17 | Android 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 5000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.0×76.0×8.6 mm | 167.6×75.5×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 223 g | 196 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
TCL 50 Pro NxtPaper
- Main: 108MP
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2688
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
TCL 50 Pro NxtPaper
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2460
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 80W
TCL 50 Pro NxtPaper
- 5010 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro and TCL 50 Pro NxtPaper, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads TCL 50 Pro NxtPaper by 789.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the TCL 50 Pro NxtPaper (100/100 vs 43/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro notably outperforms the TCL 50 Pro NxtPaper (93/100 vs 66/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro and the TCL 50 Pro NxtPaper are nearly equal (52/100 vs 49/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the TCL 50 Pro NxtPaper (88/100 vs 46/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the TCL 50 Pro NxtPaper notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro (62/100 vs 39/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro or the TCL 50 Pro NxtPaper?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the TCL 50 Pro NxtPaper by 32 points (81/100 vs 49/100).
What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro and the TCL 50 Pro NxtPaper?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 81/100, the TCL 50 Pro NxtPaper — 49/100.
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro or the TCL 50 Pro NxtPaper?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads on performance (100/100 vs 43/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro over the TCL 50 Pro NxtPaper?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.