Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro vs ZTE Axon 50 Ultra
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6, while the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads — 81/100 vs 73/100 (a 8-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 64 MP; the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (4,701,314 vs 1,420,808); the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra is noticeably lighter (199g vs 223g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
ZTE Axon 50 Ultra
What makes Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4701314 vs 1420808
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 1761
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 4688
- Bigger battery: 8400 vs 5000 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 144Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 71/100)
- Longer battery life (88/100 vs 56/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 89/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 50 Ultra better?
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 199g vs 223g
- Better camera (86/100 vs 52/100)
- Better portability (50/100 vs 39/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro vs the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro scores 8 points higher (81/100 vs 73/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads (100/100 vs 71/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra leads (86/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads (88/100 vs 56/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra (100/100 vs 71/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro and the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra are nearly equal (93/100 vs 89/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro (86/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra (88/100 vs 56/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra is a bit better (50/100 vs 39/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro | ZTE Axon 50 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | 4701314 | 1420808 | |
| Geekbench Single | 4327 | 1761 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 12873 | 4688 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1216x2688 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 185 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 8400 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 17 | Android 12, MyOS 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 5000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 163.0×76.0×8.6 mm | 161.8×73.1×8.9 mm | |
| Weight | 223 g | 199 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
ZTE Axon 50 Ultra
- Main: 64MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2688
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
ZTE Axon 50 Ultra
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 80W
ZTE Axon 50 Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro and ZTE Axon 50 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads ZTE Axon 50 Ultra by 230.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra (100/100 vs 71/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro and the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra are nearly equal (93/100 vs 89/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro (86/100 vs 52/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra (88/100 vs 56/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra is a bit better (50/100 vs 39/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro or the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro edges out the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra by just 8 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro and the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 81/100, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra — 73/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro or the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra?
The ZTE Axon 50 Ultra leads on camera score (86/100 vs 52/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro or the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads on performance (100/100 vs 71/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro over the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The ZTE Axon 50 Ultra is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts.