Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro vs Tecno Spark 40 Pro
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6, while the Tecno Spark 40 Pro (2025) runs on the MediaTek Helio G100. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads — 81/100 vs 46/100 (a 35-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 575,630); the Tecno Spark 40 Pro is noticeably lighter (195g vs 223g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
Tecno Spark 40 Pro
What makes Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4701314 vs 575630
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 727
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 2014
- Bigger battery: 8400 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 45W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 44/100)
- Better camera (52/100 vs 29/100)
- Longer battery life (88/100 vs 48/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 70/100)
What makes Tecno Spark 40 Pro better?
- Lighter: 195g vs 223g
- Better portability (76/100 vs 39/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro vs the Tecno Spark 40 Pro, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro scores 35 points higher (81/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads (100/100 vs 44/100). 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 48/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark 40 Pro (100/100 vs 44/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro notably outperforms the Tecno Spark 40 Pro (93/100 vs 70/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro notably outperforms the Tecno Spark 40 Pro (52/100 vs 29/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark 40 Pro (88/100 vs 48/100). In the "portability" category, the Tecno Spark 40 Pro significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro (76/100 vs 39/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro | Tecno Spark 40 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | MediaTek Helio G100 | |
| AnTuTu | 4701314 | 575630 | |
| Geekbench Single | 4327 | 727 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 12873 | 2014 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.7" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1216x2688 | 1224x2720 | |
| Refresh rate | 185 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 8400 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 45W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 17 | Android 15, HIOS 15.1 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 5000 nits | 4500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | IP64 | |
| Dimensions | 163.0×76.0×8.6 mm | 163.7×75.9×6.7 mm | |
| Weight | 223 g | 195 g | |
| Launch price | — | $150 |
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Tecno Spark 40 Pro
- Main: 48MP f/1.6
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2688
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Tecno Spark 40 Pro
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1224x2720
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 80W
Tecno Spark 40 Pro
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro and Tecno Spark 40 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads Tecno Spark 40 Pro by 716.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark 40 Pro (100/100 vs 44/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro notably outperforms the Tecno Spark 40 Pro (93/100 vs 70/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro notably outperforms the Tecno Spark 40 Pro (52/100 vs 29/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark 40 Pro (88/100 vs 48/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Tecno Spark 40 Pro significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro (76/100 vs 39/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro or the Tecno Spark 40 Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark 40 Pro by 35 points (81/100 vs 46/100).
What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro and the Tecno Spark 40 Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 81/100, the Tecno Spark 40 Pro — 46/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro or the Tecno Spark 40 Pro?
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 Spark 40 Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads on performance (100/100 vs 44/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro over the Tecno Spark 40 Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.