Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro vs Xiaomi Mi A3
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6, while the Xiaomi Mi A3 (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 665. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads — 81/100 vs 36/100 (a 45-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro has the bigger battery (8400 mAh vs 4030); the main camera is 50 MP vs 48 MP; the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (4,701,314 vs 329,457); the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro has NFC for contactless payments, the Xiaomi Mi A3 doesn't; the Xiaomi Mi A3 is noticeably lighter (173g vs 223g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
Xiaomi Mi A3
What makes Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4701314 vs 329457
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 321
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 1128
- Bigger battery: 8400 vs 4030 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 24/100)
- Better camera (52/100 vs 39/100)
- Longer battery life (88/100 vs 22/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 66/100)
What makes Xiaomi Mi A3 better?
- Lighter: 173g vs 223g
- Better portability (70/100 vs 39/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro vs the Xiaomi Mi A3, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro scores 45 points higher (81/100 vs 36/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads (100/100 vs 24/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads (52/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads (88/100 vs 22/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi A3 (100/100 vs 24/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro notably outperforms the Xiaomi Mi A3 (93/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro is a bit better (52/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi A3 (88/100 vs 22/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi Mi A3 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro (70/100 vs 39/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro | Xiaomi Mi A3 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 665 | |
| AnTuTu | 4701314 | 329457 | |
| Geekbench Single | 4327 | 321 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 12873 | 1128 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.0" Super AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1216x2688 | 720x1560 | |
| Refresh rate | 185 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 8400 mAh | 4030 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 18W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 4GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 17 | Android 9.0 (Pie); Android One | |
| Brightness (peak) | 5000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.0×76.0×8.6 mm | 153.5×71.9×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | 223 g | 173 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Xiaomi Mi A3
- Main: 48MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2688
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Xiaomi Mi A3
- 6.0" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 720x1560
- Refresh rate: —
Battery and charging
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 80W
Xiaomi Mi A3
- 4030 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro and Xiaomi Mi A3, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads Xiaomi Mi A3 by 1327.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi A3 (100/100 vs 24/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro notably outperforms the Xiaomi Mi A3 (93/100 vs 66/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro is a bit better (52/100 vs 39/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi A3 (88/100 vs 22/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi Mi A3 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro (70/100 vs 39/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro or the Xiaomi Mi A3?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi A3 by 45 points (81/100 vs 36/100).
What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro and the Xiaomi Mi A3?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 81/100, the Xiaomi Mi A3 — 36/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro or the Xiaomi Mi A3?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads on camera score (52/100 vs 39/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro or the Xiaomi Mi A3?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads on performance (100/100 vs 24/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro over the Xiaomi Mi A3?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.