Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6 vs ZTE nubia RedMagic 12 Pro
ZTE nubia RedMagic 12 Pro wins narrowly over Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6 — 7.6 overall against 7.2. ZTE nubia RedMagic 12 Pro has the bigger battery — 8,400 mAh against 4,400 mAh.
ZTE nubia RedMagic 12 Pro: Based on announced specs — scored in 8 categories.

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6
7.2/ 10 — Good
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ZTE nubia RedMagic 12 Pro
7.6/ 10 — Good
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Full specs & detailsKey highlights
| Highlight | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6 | ZTE nubia RedMagic 12 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm SM8650-AC Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 (4 nm) | Qualcomm SM8975 Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 (2 nm) |
| Display | 7.6″ · OLED · 120 Hz | 6.85″ · OLED · 185 Hz |
| Main camera | 50 MP wide (f/1.8, OIS) | 50 MP wide (f/1.9, OIS, 1/1.56", 1µm) |
| Battery | 4,400 mAh · 25W charging | 8,400 mAh · 80W charging |
| RAM / Storage | 12GB / 1TB | 16GB / 1TB |
Which is better?
- ZTE nubia RedMagic 12 Pro wins narrowly over Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6 — 7.6 overall against 7.2.
- Category by category it is split — 3 scored categories each, with 2 tied.
- ZTE nubia RedMagic 12 Pro has the bigger battery — 8,400 mAh against 4,400 mAh.
- Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6 gives you the larger screen — 7.6 inches against 6.9 inches.
- ZTE nubia RedMagic 12 Pro charges faster — 80W wired against 25W.
Category scores
| Category | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6 | ZTE nubia RedMagic 12 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | 7.0 | 7.9Better |
| Camera | 7.2Better | 6.7 |
| Display | 7.8 | 8.3Better |
| Battery | 6.7 | 9.3Better |
| Design & Build | 7.2Tie | 7.2Tie |
| Software | 7.4Better | 6.0 |
| Audio | 6.9Tie | 7.1Tie |
| Call Quality | 7.8Better | 7.2 |
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Reasons to consider
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6
- Larger display (7.6″ vs 6.85″)
ZTE nubia RedMagic 12 Pro
- Faster charging (80W vs 25W)
- Bigger battery (8,400 mAh vs 4,400 mAh)
- More RAM (16 GB vs 12 GB)
- Lighter body (223 g vs 239 g)
Full specifications side by side
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6 | ZTE nubia RedMagic 12 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Launch | ||
| Launch status | Available | Announced |
| Release date | 24 Jul 2024 | — |
| Expected release window | — | 18 Nov 2026 |
| Platform | ||
| OS | Android | Android |
| OS version | Android 14, upgradable to Android 17, up to 7 major OS updates, One UI 9 | Android 17, Redmagic OS 12 |
| Chipset | Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | — |
| Chipset (as published) | Qualcomm SM8650-AC Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 (4 nm) | Qualcomm SM8975 Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 (2 nm) |
| CPU | 8-core (1x3.39GHz Cortex-X4 & 3x3.1GHz Cortex-A720 & 2x2.9GHz Cortex-A720 & 2x2.2GHz Cortex-A520) | Octa-core (2x5.01 GHz Prime + 3x4.03 GHz Performance + 3x3.74 GHz Performance) |
| GPU | Adreno 750 (1 GHz) | Adreno 850 |
| ZTE nubia RedMagic 12 Pro wins narrowly on Performance (7.0 vs 7.9) | ||
| Memory | ||
| Memory variants (RAM/storage) | 12 GB RAM + 256 GB · 12 GB RAM + 512 GB · 12 GB RAM + 1 TB | 12 GB RAM + 256 GB · 16 GB RAM + 512 GB · 16 GB RAM + 1 TB |
| Card slot | None | None |
| Display | ||
| Display size | 7.6″ | 6.85″ |
| Resolution | 1,856 × 2,160 pixels | 1,216 × 2,688 pixels |
| Panel type | OLED | OLED |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 185 Hz |
| Brightness (peak) | 2,600 nits | 5,000 nits |
| Display protection | — | Corning Gorilla Glass 7i |
| ZTE nubia RedMagic 12 Pro wins narrowly on Display (7.8 vs 8.3) | ||
| Battery | ||
| Battery capacity | 4,400 mAh | 8,400 mAh |
| Wired charging | 25W | 80W |
| Wireless charging | Yes | Yes |
| ZTE nubia RedMagic 12 Pro wins clearly on Battery (6.7 vs 9.3) | ||
| Body & build | ||
| Dimensions | 153.5 × 132.6 × 5.6 mm | 163 × 76 × 8.6 mm |
| Weight | 239 g | 223 g |
| Materials | Glass, Aluminium, Plastic | Glass, Aluminium |
| Colours | Navy, Silver Shadow, Pink, Black, White | Nightfreeze (Transparent Black), Subzero (Transparent Silver), Skyfrost (Blue Transparent) |
| SIM | · Nano-SIM + eSIM · eSIM + eSIM · Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM (SM-F9560) | Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM |
| Connectivity | ||
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.3 | Bluetooth 6 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB Type-C 3.2, OTG | USB Type-C 3.2 Gen 2, OTG, accessory connector, DisplayPort |
| Positioning | GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS | GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS |
| Audio | ||
| Loudspeaker | Stereo | Stereo |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |
| Features | ||
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity, Compass, Barometer | Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity, Compass |
| Fingerprint | Side-mounted | Ultrasonic (under-display) |
| Network | ||
| Network technologies | 2G, 3G, 4G, 5G | 2G, 3G, 4G, 5G |
| Camera | ||
| Rear cameras | 50 MP wide (f/1.8, OIS) · 10 MP telephoto (f/2.4, OIS) · 12 MP ultrawide (f/2.2) | 50 MP wide (f/1.9, OIS, 1/1.56", 1µm) · 50 MP ultrawide (f/2.2, 1/2.87", 0.61µm) |
| Front cameras | 4 MP wide (f/1.8) · 10 MP wide (f/2.2) | 16 MP wide (f/2, 1/3.06", 1.12µm) |
| Video (max) | 8K@30fps | 8K@30fps |
| Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6 wins narrowly on Camera (7.2 vs 6.7) | ||
| Additional specifications | ||
| Network · Bands 2g | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 |
| Network · Bands 3g | HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 | HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1800 / 1900 / 2100 |
| Network · Bands 4g | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 32, 38, 39, 40, 41, 66 - International | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 66 |
| Network · Bands 5g | 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 26, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 75, 77, 78 SA/NSA/Sub6 - International | 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 26, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 77, 78 SA/NSA |
| Network · Speed | HSPA, LTE, 5G | HSPA, LTE, 5G |
| Main Camera · Features | LED flash, HDR, panorama | LED flash, HDR, panorama |
| Main Camera · Video | 8K@30fps, 4K@60fps, 1080p@60/120/240fps (gyro-EIS), HDR10+ | 8K@30fps, 4K@30/60/120fps, 1080p@30/120/240fps |
| Selfie Camera · Single | 4 MP, f/1.8, 26mm (wide), 1/3.0", 2.0µm, under display Cover camera: 10 MP, f/2.2, 24mm (wide), 1/3.0", 1.22µm | 16 MP, f/2.0, 26mm (wide), 1/3.06", 1.12µm, under display |
| Selfie Camera · Features | HDR | HDR |
| Selfie Camera · Video | 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60fps, gyro-EIS | 1080p@30/60fps |
| Connectivity · Radio | No | No |
| Misc · Models | SM-F956B, SM-F956B/DS, SM-F956U, SM-F956U1, SM-F956N, SM-F956W, SM-F9560 | NX819J |
| Misc · Price | $ 674.50 / £ 555.45 / € 689.99 / ₹ 149,999 | About 900 EUR |
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