Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro vs TCL 505
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6, while the TCL 505 (2024) runs on the MediaTek Helio G36. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads — 81/100 vs 28/100 (a 53-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 193,858); the TCL 505 is noticeably lighter (190g vs 223g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
TCL 505
What makes Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4701314 vs 193858
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 189
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 781
- Bigger battery: 8400 vs 5010 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 10W
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 11/100)
- Better camera (52/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (88/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 43/100)
What makes TCL 505 better?
- Lighter: 190g vs 223g
- Better portability (62/100 vs 39/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro vs the TCL 505, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro scores 53 points higher (81/100 vs 28/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads (100/100 vs 11/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads (52/100 vs 30/100). 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 505 (100/100 vs 11/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the TCL 505 (93/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro notably outperforms the TCL 505 (52/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the TCL 505 (88/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the TCL 505 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro (62/100 vs 39/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro | TCL 505 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | MediaTek Helio G36 | |
| AnTuTu | 4701314 | 193858 | |
| Geekbench Single | 4327 | 189 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 12873 | 781 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.8" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1216x2688 | 720x1600 | |
| Refresh rate | 185 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 8400 mAh | 5010 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 10W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 4GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 17 | Android 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 5000 nits | 400 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.0×76.0×8.6 mm | 168.3×76.7×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 223 g | 190 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
TCL 505
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 5MP
Display comparison
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2688
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
TCL 505
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Battery and charging
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 80W
TCL 505
- 5010 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro and TCL 505, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads TCL 505 by 2325.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the TCL 505 (100/100 vs 11/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the TCL 505 (93/100 vs 43/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro notably outperforms the TCL 505 (52/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the TCL 505 (88/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the TCL 505 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 505?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the TCL 505 by 53 points (81/100 vs 28/100).
What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro and the TCL 505?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 81/100, the TCL 505 — 28/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro or the TCL 505?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads on camera score (52/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro or the TCL 505?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads on performance (100/100 vs 11/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro over the TCL 505?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.