Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro vs Tecno Spark 40 4G
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6, while the Tecno Spark 40 4G (2025) runs on the MediaTek Helio G81. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads — 81/100 vs 39/100 (a 42-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro has the bigger battery (8400 mAh vs 5200); the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (4,701,314 vs 358,608).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
Tecno Spark 40 4G
What makes Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4701314 vs 358608
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 432
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 1416
- Bigger battery: 8400 vs 5200 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 45W
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 30/100)
- Better camera (52/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (88/100 vs 53/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 55/100)
What makes Tecno Spark 40 4G better?
- Better portability (68/100 vs 39/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro vs the Tecno Spark 40 4G, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro scores 42 points higher (81/100 vs 39/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads (100/100 vs 30/100). 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 53/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark 40 4G (100/100 vs 30/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark 40 4G (93/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro notably outperforms the Tecno Spark 40 4G (52/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark 40 4G (88/100 vs 53/100). In the "portability" category, the Tecno Spark 40 4G notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro (68/100 vs 39/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro | Tecno Spark 40 4G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | MediaTek Helio G81 | |
| AnTuTu | 4701314 | 358608 | |
| Geekbench Single | 4327 | 432 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 12873 | 1416 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.7" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1216x2688 | 720x1600 | |
| Refresh rate | 185 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 8400 mAh | 5200 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 45W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 17 | Android 15, HIOS 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 5000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | IP64 | |
| Dimensions | 163.0×76.0×8.6 mm | 165.6×77.0×7.7 mm | |
| Weight | 223 g | — | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Tecno Spark 40 4G
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2688
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Tecno Spark 40 4G
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 80W
Tecno Spark 40 4G
- 5200 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro and Tecno Spark 40 4G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads Tecno Spark 40 4G by 1211.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark 40 4G (100/100 vs 30/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark 40 4G (93/100 vs 55/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro notably outperforms the Tecno Spark 40 4G (52/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark 40 4G (88/100 vs 53/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Tecno Spark 40 4G notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro (68/100 vs 39/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro or the Tecno Spark 40 4G?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark 40 4G by 42 points (81/100 vs 39/100).
What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro and the Tecno Spark 40 4G?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 81/100, the Tecno Spark 40 4G — 39/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro or the Tecno Spark 40 4G?
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 Tecno Spark 40 4G?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads on performance (100/100 vs 30/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro over the Tecno Spark 40 4G?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.