HMD Crest vs Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
The HMD Crest (2024) runs on the Unisoc T760, while the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads — 81/100 vs 50/100 (a 31-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro has the bigger battery (8400 mAh vs 5000); the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (5,195,978 vs 628,581); the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro has NFC for contactless payments, the HMD Crest doesn't; the HMD Crest is noticeably lighter (205g vs 223g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
HMD Crest
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
What makes HMD Crest better?
- Lighter: 205g vs 223g
- Better portability (51/100 vs 39/100)
What makes Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5195978 vs 628581
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 735
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 2318
- Bigger battery: 8400 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 33W
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 46/100)
- Better camera (52/100 vs 40/100)
- Longer battery life (88/100 vs 46/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 81/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the HMD Crest vs the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro scores 31 points higher (81/100 vs 50/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads (100/100 vs 46/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads (52/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads (88/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the HMD Crest (100/100 vs 46/100). 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 is a bit better (52/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the HMD Crest (88/100 vs 46/100). In the "portability" category, the HMD Crest is a bit better (51/100 vs 39/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | HMD Crest | Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc T760 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 628581 | 5195978 | |
| Geekbench Single | 735 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2318 | 12873 | |
| Display | 6.7" OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1216x2688 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 185 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 8400 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 14 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 5000 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 163.9×76.4×8.4 mm | 163.0×76.0×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 205 g | 223 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
HMD Crest
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
HMD Crest
- 6.7" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: —
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2688
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Battery and charging
HMD Crest
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 80W
Overall performance score
We compared HMD Crest and Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads HMD Crest by 87.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the HMD Crest (100/100 vs 46/100).
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 is a bit better (52/100 vs 40/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the HMD Crest (88/100 vs 46/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the HMD Crest is a bit better (51/100 vs 39/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the HMD Crest or the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the HMD Crest by 31 points (81/100 vs 50/100).
What is the rating of the HMD Crest and the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro?
The HMD Crest has a MobileRank rating of 50/100, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro — 81/100.
Which has the better camera: the HMD Crest or the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads on camera score (52/100 vs 40/100).
Which is more powerful: the HMD Crest or the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads on performance (100/100 vs 46/100).
Should you choose the HMD Crest over the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.