Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro vs ZTE Blade A52 Lite
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro (2026) and the ZTE Blade A52 Lite (2022) on specs and benchmarks. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads — 81/100 vs 27/100 (a 54-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 13 MP; the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro has NFC for contactless payments, the ZTE Blade A52 Lite doesn't; the ZTE Blade A52 Lite is noticeably lighter (188g vs 223g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
ZTE Blade A52 Lite
What makes Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro better?
- Bigger battery: 8400 vs 4000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Better camera (52/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (88/100 vs 32/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 39/100)
What makes ZTE Blade A52 Lite better?
- Lighter: 188g vs 223g
- Better portability (60/100 vs 39/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro vs the ZTE Blade A52 Lite, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro scores 54 points higher (81/100 vs 27/100). 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 A52 Lite (93/100 vs 39/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A52 Lite (52/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A52 Lite (88/100 vs 32/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Blade A52 Lite notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro (60/100 vs 39/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro | ZTE Blade A52 Lite | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | — | |
| AnTuTu | 4701314 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 4327 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 12873 | — | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.5" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1216x2688 | 720x1600 | |
| Refresh rate | 185 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 8400 mAh | 4000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | — | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 13 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 2GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 32GB | |
| 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 | 164.8×75.9×8.6 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 A52 Lite
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 5MP
Display comparison
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2688
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
ZTE Blade A52 Lite
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Battery and charging
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 80W
ZTE Blade A52 Lite
- 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 A52 Lite (93/100 vs 39/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A52 Lite (52/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A52 Lite (88/100 vs 32/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ZTE Blade A52 Lite notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro (60/100 vs 39/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro or the ZTE Blade A52 Lite?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A52 Lite by 54 points (81/100 vs 27/100).
What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro and the ZTE Blade A52 Lite?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 81/100, the ZTE Blade A52 Lite — 27/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro or the ZTE Blade A52 Lite?
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 A52 Lite?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.