HMD Key vs Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+
The HMD Key (2025) runs on the Unisoc SC9832E, 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 — 83/100 vs 22/100 (a 61-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ has the bigger battery (8400 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 8 MP vs 50 MP; the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ has NFC for contactless payments, the HMD Key doesn't; the HMD Key is noticeably lighter (185g vs 223g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
HMD Key
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+
What makes HMD Key better?
- Lighter: 185g vs 223g
- Better portability (57/100 vs 39/100)
What makes Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ better?
- Bigger battery: 8400 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 10W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 8MP
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 60Hz
- Better camera (52/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (97/100 vs 22/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 31/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the HMD Key vs the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ scores 61 points higher (83/100 vs 22/100). 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 (97/100 vs 22/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ significantly outperforms the HMD Key (93/100 vs 31/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ significantly outperforms the HMD Key (52/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ significantly outperforms the HMD Key (97/100 vs 22/100). In the "portability" category, the HMD Key notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ (57/100 vs 39/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | HMD Key | Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc SC9832E | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 5195978 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 12873 | |
| Display | 6.5" IPS LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 576x1280 | 1216x2688 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 185 Hz | |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 8400 mAh | |
| Charging | 10W | 120W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 2GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 32GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 14 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 460 nits | 5000 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 166.4×76.9×9.0 mm | 163.0×76.0×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 185 g | 223 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
HMD Key
- Main: 8MP
- Front: 5MP
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
HMD Key
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 576x1280
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2688
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Battery and charging
HMD Key
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 80W
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ significantly outperforms the HMD Key (93/100 vs 31/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ significantly outperforms the HMD Key (52/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ significantly outperforms the HMD Key (97/100 vs 22/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the HMD Key notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ (57/100 vs 39/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the HMD Key or the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ significantly outperforms the HMD Key by 61 points (83/100 vs 22/100).
What is the rating of the HMD Key and the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+?
The HMD Key has a MobileRank rating of 22/100, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ — 83/100.
Which has the better camera: the HMD Key or the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ leads on camera score (52/100 vs 10/100).
Should you choose the HMD Key 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.