Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro vs ZTE Blade V50
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro (2026) and the ZTE Blade V50 (2023) on specs and benchmarks. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads — 81/100 vs 49/100 (a 32-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro has the bigger battery (8400 mAh vs 4800); the ZTE Blade V50 is noticeably lighter (178g vs 223g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
ZTE Blade V50
What makes Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro better?
- Bigger battery: 8400 vs 4800 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 33W
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 120Hz
- Better camera (52/100 vs 32/100)
- Longer battery life (88/100 vs 42/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 79/100)
What makes ZTE Blade V50 better?
- Lighter: 178g vs 223g
- Better portability (72/100 vs 39/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro vs the ZTE Blade V50, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro scores 32 points higher (81/100 vs 49/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads (52/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads (88/100 vs 42/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro is a bit better (93/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro notably outperforms the ZTE Blade V50 (52/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V50 (88/100 vs 42/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Blade V50 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro (72/100 vs 39/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro | ZTE Blade V50 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | — | |
| AnTuTu | 4701314 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 4327 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 12873 | — | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1216x2688 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 185 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 8400 mAh | 4800 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 33W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 6GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 17 | Android 13 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 5000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.0×76.0×8.6 mm | 161.9×72.8×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 223 g | 178 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
ZTE Blade V50
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2688
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
ZTE Blade V50
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 80W
ZTE Blade V50
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro is a bit better (93/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro notably outperforms the ZTE Blade V50 (52/100 vs 32/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V50 (88/100 vs 42/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ZTE Blade V50 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro (72/100 vs 39/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro or the ZTE Blade V50?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V50 by 32 points (81/100 vs 49/100).
What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro and the ZTE Blade V50?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 81/100, the ZTE Blade V50 — 49/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro or the ZTE Blade V50?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads on camera score (52/100 vs 32/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro over the ZTE Blade V50?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.