Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro vs Tecno Spark Go
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6, while the Tecno Spark Go (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6400. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads — 81/100 vs 44/100 (a 37-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro has the bigger battery (8400 mAh vs 6000); the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (4,701,314 vs 581,041); the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro has NFC for contactless payments, the Tecno Spark Go doesn't; the Tecno Spark Go is noticeably lighter (194g vs 223g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
Tecno Spark Go
What makes Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4701314 vs 581041
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 803
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 2047
- Bigger battery: 8400 vs 6000 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 18W
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 45/100)
- Better camera (52/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (88/100 vs 51/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 55/100)
What makes Tecno Spark Go better?
- Lighter: 194g vs 223g
- Better portability (63/100 vs 39/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro vs the Tecno Spark Go, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro scores 37 points higher (81/100 vs 44/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads (100/100 vs 45/100). 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 51/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark Go (100/100 vs 45/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark Go (93/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro notably outperforms the Tecno Spark Go (52/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark Go (88/100 vs 51/100). In the "portability" category, the Tecno Spark Go notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro (63/100 vs 39/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro | Tecno Spark Go | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | MediaTek Dimensity 6400 | |
| AnTuTu | 4701314 | 581041 | |
| Geekbench Single | 4327 | 803 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 12873 | 2047 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.8" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1216x2688 | 720x1600 | |
| Refresh rate | 185 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 8400 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 18W | |
| 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 / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 17 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 5000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | IP64 | |
| Dimensions | 163.0×76.0×8.6 mm | 167.7×77.9×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 223 g | 194 g | |
| Launch price | — | $109 |
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Tecno Spark Go
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 5MP
Display comparison
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2688
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Tecno Spark Go
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 80W
Tecno Spark Go
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro and Tecno Spark Go, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads Tecno Spark Go by 709.1% 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 Go (100/100 vs 45/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark Go (93/100 vs 55/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro notably outperforms the Tecno Spark Go (52/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark Go (88/100 vs 51/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Tecno Spark Go notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro (63/100 vs 39/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro or the Tecno Spark Go?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark Go by 37 points (81/100 vs 44/100).
What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro and the Tecno Spark Go?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 81/100, the Tecno Spark Go — 44/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro or the Tecno Spark Go?
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 Go?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads on performance (100/100 vs 45/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro over the Tecno Spark Go?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.