Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro vs ZTE Blade A33S
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6, while the ZTE Blade A33S (2023) runs on the Spreadtrum Unisoc. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads — 81/100 vs 25/100 (a 56-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro has the bigger battery (8400 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 5 MP; the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro has NFC for contactless payments, the ZTE Blade A33S doesn't; the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro is thinner (8.6mm vs 10.0mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
ZTE Blade A33S
What makes Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro better?
- Bigger battery: 8400 vs 4000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 5MP
- Better camera (52/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (88/100 vs 32/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 40/100)
- Better portability (39/100 vs 34/100)
What makes ZTE Blade A33S better?
- Lighter: 216g vs 223g
- Overall rating 25/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro vs the ZTE Blade A33S, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro scores 56 points higher (81/100 vs 25/100). 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 32/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A33S (93/100 vs 40/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A33S (52/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A33S (88/100 vs 32/100). In the "portability" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro is a bit better (39/100 vs 34/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro | ZTE Blade A33S | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | Spreadtrum Unisoc | |
| AnTuTu | 4701314 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 4327 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 12873 | — | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.3" LCD IPS | |
| Resolution | 1216x2688 | 720x1600 | |
| Refresh rate | 185 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 8400 mAh | 4000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | — | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 5 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 2 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | — | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 32GB | |
| OS | Android 17 | Android 12 Snow Cone | |
| Brightness (peak) | 5000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | IP52 | |
| Dimensions | 163.0×76.0×8.6 mm | 160.0×78.0×10.0 mm | |
| Weight | 223 g | 216 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
ZTE Blade A33S
- Main: 5MP
- Front: 2MP
Display comparison
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2688
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
ZTE Blade A33S
- 6.3" LCD IPS
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Battery and charging
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 80W
ZTE Blade A33S
- 4000 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 A33S (93/100 vs 40/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A33S (52/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A33S (88/100 vs 32/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro is a bit better (39/100 vs 34/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro or the ZTE Blade A33S?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A33S by 56 points (81/100 vs 25/100).
What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro and the ZTE Blade A33S?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 81/100, the ZTE Blade A33S — 25/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro or the ZTE Blade A33S?
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 A33S?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.