Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro vs ZTE Libero 5G III
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6, while the ZTE Libero 5G III (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 700 (). By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads — 81/100 vs 38/100 (a 43-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro has the bigger battery (8400 mAh vs 4120); the main camera is 50 MP vs 13 MP; the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (4,701,314 vs 515,647); the ZTE Libero 5G III is noticeably lighter (207g vs 223g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
ZTE Libero 5G III
What makes Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4701314 vs 515647
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 690
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 1736
- Bigger battery: 8400 vs 4120 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 40/100)
- Better camera (52/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (88/100 vs 36/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 81/100)
What makes ZTE Libero 5G III better?
- Lighter: 207g vs 223g
- Better portability (43/100 vs 39/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro vs the ZTE Libero 5G III, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro scores 43 points higher (81/100 vs 38/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads (100/100 vs 40/100). 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 36/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Libero 5G III (100/100 vs 40/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro is a bit better (93/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Libero 5G III (52/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Libero 5G III (88/100 vs 36/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Libero 5G III and the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro are nearly equal (43/100 vs 39/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro | ZTE Libero 5G III | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | MediaTek Dimensity 700 () | |
| AnTuTu | 4701314 | 515647 | |
| Geekbench Single | 4327 | 690 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 12873 | 1736 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.7" OLED | |
| Resolution | 1216x2688 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 185 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 8400 mAh | 4120 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | — | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 13 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | — | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 64GB | |
| OS | Android 17 | Android 12 Snow Cone | |
| Brightness (peak) | 5000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.0×76.0×8.6 mm | 168.0×78.0×9.1 mm | |
| Weight | 223 g | 207 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
ZTE Libero 5G III
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2688
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
ZTE Libero 5G III
- 6.7" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: —
Battery and charging
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 80W
ZTE Libero 5G III
- 4120 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro and ZTE Libero 5G III, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads ZTE Libero 5G III by 811.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Libero 5G III (100/100 vs 40/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro is a bit better (93/100 vs 81/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Libero 5G III (52/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Libero 5G III (88/100 vs 36/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ZTE Libero 5G III and the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro are nearly equal (43/100 vs 39/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro or the ZTE Libero 5G III?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Libero 5G III by 43 points (81/100 vs 38/100).
What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro and the ZTE Libero 5G III?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 81/100, the ZTE Libero 5G III — 38/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro or the ZTE Libero 5G III?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads on camera score (52/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro or the ZTE Libero 5G III?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads on performance (100/100 vs 40/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro over the ZTE Libero 5G III?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.