Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro vs Tecno Phantom X2
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6, while the Tecno Phantom X2 (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9000. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads — 81/100 vs 62/100 (a 19-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro has the bigger battery (8400 mAh vs 5160); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (4,701,314 vs 1,504,467); the Tecno Phantom X2 is noticeably lighter (203g vs 223g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
Tecno Phantom X2
What makes Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4701314 vs 1504467
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 1693
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 4384
- Bigger battery: 8400 vs 5160 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 45W
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 71/100)
- Better camera (52/100 vs 50/100)
- Longer battery life (88/100 vs 51/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 79/100)
What makes Tecno Phantom X2 better?
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 203g vs 223g
- Better portability (48/100 vs 39/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro vs the Tecno Phantom X2, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro scores 19 points higher (81/100 vs 62/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads (100/100 vs 71/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads (88/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro notably outperforms the Tecno Phantom X2 (100/100 vs 71/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro is a bit better (93/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro and the Tecno Phantom X2 are nearly equal (52/100 vs 50/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Tecno Phantom X2 (88/100 vs 51/100). In the "portability" category, the Tecno Phantom X2 is a bit better (48/100 vs 39/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro | Tecno Phantom X2 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | MediaTek Dimensity 9000 | |
| AnTuTu | 4701314 | 1504467 | |
| Geekbench Single | 4327 | 1693 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 12873 | 4384 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1216x2688 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 185 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 8400 mAh | 5160 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 45W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 13 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 17 | Android 12, HIOS 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 5000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.0×76.0×8.6 mm | 164.6×72.7×8.9 mm | |
| Weight | 223 g | 203 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Tecno Phantom X2
- Main: 64MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2688
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Tecno Phantom X2
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 80W
Tecno Phantom X2
- 5160 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro and Tecno Phantom X2, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads Tecno Phantom X2 by 212.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro notably outperforms the Tecno Phantom X2 (100/100 vs 71/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro is a bit better (93/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro and the Tecno Phantom X2 are nearly equal (52/100 vs 50/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Tecno Phantom X2 (88/100 vs 51/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Tecno Phantom X2 is a bit better (48/100 vs 39/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro or the Tecno Phantom X2?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro is noticeably better than the Tecno Phantom X2 — the overall rating gap is 19 points.
What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro and the Tecno Phantom X2?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 81/100, the Tecno Phantom X2 — 62/100.
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro or the Tecno Phantom X2?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads on performance (100/100 vs 71/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro over the Tecno Phantom X2?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Tecno Phantom X2 is a better fit for active users.