Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro vs ZTE AXON 50 5G
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6, while the ZTE AXON 50 5G (2023) runs on the Unisoc Tiger T760. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads — 81/100 vs 49/100 (a 32-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro has the bigger battery (8400 mAh vs 4800); the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (4,701,314 vs 628,581); the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro has NFC for contactless payments, the ZTE AXON 50 5G doesn't; the ZTE AXON 50 5G is noticeably lighter (178g vs 223g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
ZTE AXON 50 5G
What makes Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4701314 vs 628581
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 735
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 2318
- Bigger battery: 8400 vs 4800 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 46/100)
- Better camera (52/100 vs 32/100)
- Longer battery life (88/100 vs 48/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 79/100)
What makes ZTE AXON 50 5G better?
- Lighter: 178g vs 223g
- Better portability (73/100 vs 39/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro vs the ZTE AXON 50 5G, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro scores 32 points higher (81/100 vs 49/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads (100/100 vs 46/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads (52/100 vs 32/100). 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 ZTE AXON 50 5G (100/100 vs 46/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro is a bit better (93/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro notably outperforms the ZTE AXON 50 5G (52/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE AXON 50 5G (88/100 vs 48/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE AXON 50 5G significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro (73/100 vs 39/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro | ZTE AXON 50 5G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | Unisoc Tiger T760 | |
| AnTuTu | 4701314 | 628581 | |
| Geekbench Single | 4327 | 735 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 12873 | 2318 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1216x2688 | 1080x2380 | |
| Refresh rate | 185 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 8400 mAh | 4800 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | — | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | — | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 17 | Android 13 Tiramisu | |
| Brightness (peak) | 5000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.0×76.0×8.6 mm | 161.9×72.8×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 223 g | 178 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
ZTE AXON 50 5G
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2688
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
ZTE AXON 50 5G
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2380
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 80W
ZTE AXON 50 5G
- 4800 mAh
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro and ZTE AXON 50 5G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads ZTE AXON 50 5G by 647.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE AXON 50 5G (100/100 vs 46/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro is a bit better (93/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro notably outperforms the ZTE AXON 50 5G (52/100 vs 32/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE AXON 50 5G (88/100 vs 48/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ZTE AXON 50 5G significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro (73/100 vs 39/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro or the ZTE AXON 50 5G?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE AXON 50 5G by 32 points (81/100 vs 49/100).
What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro and the ZTE AXON 50 5G?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 81/100, the ZTE AXON 50 5G — 49/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro or the ZTE AXON 50 5G?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads on camera score (52/100 vs 32/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro or the ZTE AXON 50 5G?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads on performance (100/100 vs 46/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro over the ZTE AXON 50 5G?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.