Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro vs Tecno Pop 9
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6, while the Tecno Pop 9 (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6300. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads — 81/100 vs 42/100 (a 39-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro has the bigger battery (8400 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 48 MP; the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (4,701,314 vs 528,398); the Tecno Pop 9 is noticeably lighter (189g vs 223g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
Tecno Pop 9
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 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 43/100)
- Better camera (52/100 vs 29/100)
- Longer battery life (88/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 56/100)
What makes Tecno Pop 9 better?
- Lighter: 189g vs 223g
- Better portability (66/100 vs 39/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro vs the Tecno Pop 9, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro scores 39 points higher (81/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads (100/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads (52/100 vs 29/100). 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 Tecno Pop 9 (100/100 vs 43/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Tecno Pop 9 (93/100 vs 56/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro notably outperforms the Tecno Pop 9 (52/100 vs 29/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Tecno Pop 9 (88/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Tecno Pop 9 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro (66/100 vs 39/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro | Tecno Pop 9 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | 6.6" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1216x2688 | 720x1612 | |
| Refresh rate | 185 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 8400 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 18W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 4GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 17 | Android 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 5000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 163.0×76.0×8.6 mm | 165.0×77.0×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 223 g | 189 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Tecno Pop 9
- Main: 48MP
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2688
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Tecno Pop 9
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1612
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 80W
Tecno Pop 9
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro and Tecno Pop 9, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads Tecno Pop 9 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 Tecno Pop 9 (100/100 vs 43/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Tecno Pop 9 (93/100 vs 56/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro notably outperforms the Tecno Pop 9 (52/100 vs 29/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Tecno Pop 9 (88/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Tecno Pop 9 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro (66/100 vs 39/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro or the Tecno Pop 9?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Tecno Pop 9 by 39 points (81/100 vs 42/100).
What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro and the Tecno Pop 9?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 81/100, the Tecno Pop 9 — 42/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro or the Tecno Pop 9?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads on camera score (52/100 vs 29/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro or the Tecno Pop 9?
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 Tecno Pop 9?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.