Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro vs TCL 50 XE
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6, while the TCL 50 XE (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6100+. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads — 81/100 vs 40/100 (a 41-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro has the bigger battery (8400 mAh vs 5010); the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (4,701,314 vs 513,809); the TCL 50 XE is noticeably lighter (185g vs 223g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
TCL 50 XE
What makes Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4701314 vs 513809
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 688
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 1900
- Bigger battery: 8400 vs 5010 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 18W
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 41/100)
- Better camera (52/100 vs 32/100)
- Longer battery life (88/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 44/100)
What makes TCL 50 XE better?
- Lighter: 185g vs 223g
- Better portability (65/100 vs 39/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro vs the TCL 50 XE, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro scores 41 points higher (81/100 vs 40/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads (100/100 vs 41/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads (52/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads (88/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the TCL 50 XE (100/100 vs 41/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the TCL 50 XE (93/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro notably outperforms the TCL 50 XE (52/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the TCL 50 XE (88/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the TCL 50 XE notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro (65/100 vs 39/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro | TCL 50 XE | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | MediaTek Dimensity 6100+ | |
| AnTuTu | 4701314 | 513809 | |
| Geekbench Single | 4327 | 688 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 12873 | 1900 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.6" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1216x2688 | 720x1612 | |
| Refresh rate | 185 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 8400 mAh | 5010 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 18W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 5 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 4GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 17 | Android 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 5000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.0×76.0×8.6 mm | 164.1×75.0×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 223 g | 185 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
TCL 50 XE
- Main: 50MP
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2688
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
TCL 50 XE
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1612
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Battery and charging
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 80W
TCL 50 XE
- 5010 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro and TCL 50 XE, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads TCL 50 XE by 815.0% 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 XE (100/100 vs 41/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the TCL 50 XE (93/100 vs 44/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro notably outperforms the TCL 50 XE (52/100 vs 32/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the TCL 50 XE (88/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the TCL 50 XE 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 TCL 50 XE?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the TCL 50 XE by 41 points (81/100 vs 40/100).
What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro and the TCL 50 XE?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 81/100, the TCL 50 XE — 40/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro or the TCL 50 XE?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads on camera score (52/100 vs 32/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro or the TCL 50 XE?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads on performance (100/100 vs 41/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro over the TCL 50 XE?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.