Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro vs ZTE Blade A3 Plus
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6, while the ZTE Blade A3 Plus (2022) runs on the MediaTek. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads — 81/100 vs 20/100 (a 61-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro has the bigger battery (8400 mAh vs 2050); the main camera is 50 MP vs 5 MP; the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro has NFC for contactless payments, the ZTE Blade A3 Plus doesn't; the ZTE Blade A3 Plus is noticeably lighter (188g vs 223g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
ZTE Blade A3 Plus
What makes Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro better?
- Bigger battery: 8400 vs 2050 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 5MP
- Better camera (52/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (88/100 vs 15/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 36/100)
What makes ZTE Blade A3 Plus better?
- Lighter: 188g vs 223g
- Better portability (51/100 vs 39/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro vs the ZTE Blade A3 Plus, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro scores 61 points higher (81/100 vs 20/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads (52/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads (88/100 vs 15/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A3 Plus (93/100 vs 36/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A3 Plus (52/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A3 Plus (88/100 vs 15/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Blade A3 Plus is a bit better (51/100 vs 39/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro | ZTE Blade A3 Plus | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | MediaTek | |
| AnTuTu | 4701314 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 4327 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 12873 | — | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 5.0" TFT LCD | |
| Resolution | 1216x2688 | 480x960 | |
| Refresh rate | 185 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 8400 mAh | 2050 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | — | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 5 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 3 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 2GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | — | |
| OS | Android 17 | Android 11 (Go edition) | |
| Brightness (peak) | 5000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.0×76.0×8.6 mm | 137.0×68.0×10.5 mm | |
| Weight | 223 g | 188 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
ZTE Blade A3 Plus
- Main: 5MP
- Front: 3MP
Display comparison
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2688
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
ZTE Blade A3 Plus
- 5.0" TFT LCD
- Resolution: 480x960
- Refresh rate: —
Battery and charging
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 80W
ZTE Blade A3 Plus
- 2050 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A3 Plus (93/100 vs 36/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A3 Plus (52/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A3 Plus (88/100 vs 15/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ZTE Blade A3 Plus is a bit better (51/100 vs 39/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro or the ZTE Blade A3 Plus?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A3 Plus by 61 points (81/100 vs 20/100).
What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro and the ZTE Blade A3 Plus?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 81/100, the ZTE Blade A3 Plus — 20/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro or the ZTE Blade A3 Plus?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads on camera score (52/100 vs 10/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro over the ZTE Blade A3 Plus?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.