Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro vs ZTE Axon 60 Ultra
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6, while the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2. 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 6000); the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (4,701,314 vs 1,757,044).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
ZTE Axon 60 Ultra
What makes Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4701314 vs 1757044
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 2004
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 5311
- Bigger battery: 8400 vs 6000 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 76/100)
- Longer battery life (88/100 vs 63/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 84/100)
- Better portability (39/100 vs 30/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 60 Ultra better?
- Better camera (78/100 vs 52/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro vs the ZTE Axon 60 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 76/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra leads (78/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads (88/100 vs 63/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra (100/100 vs 76/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro is a bit better (93/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro (78/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra (88/100 vs 63/100). In the "portability" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro is a bit better (39/100 vs 30/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro | ZTE Axon 60 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | |
| AnTuTu | 4701314 | 1757044 | |
| Geekbench Single | 4327 | 2004 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 12873 | 5311 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1216x2688 | 1260x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | 185 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 8400 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 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 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 5000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.0×76.0×8.6 mm | 163.6×76.0×9.1 mm | |
| Weight | 223 g | — | |
| Launch price | — | $700 |
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
ZTE Axon 60 Ultra
- Main: 50MP
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2688
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
ZTE Axon 60 Ultra
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 80W
ZTE Axon 60 Ultra
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro and ZTE Axon 60 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads ZTE Axon 60 Ultra by 167.6% 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 notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra (100/100 vs 76/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro is a bit better (93/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro (78/100 vs 52/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra (88/100 vs 63/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro is a bit better (39/100 vs 30/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro or the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro edges out the ZTE Axon 60 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 60 Ultra?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 81/100, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra — 73/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro or the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra?
The ZTE Axon 60 Ultra leads on camera score (78/100 vs 52/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro or the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads on performance (100/100 vs 76/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro over the ZTE Axon 60 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 60 Ultra is a better fit for active users.