Honor 400 Smart vs Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
The Honor 400 Smart (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 3, 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 46/100 (a 35-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro has the bigger battery (8400 mAh vs 6500); the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (4,701,314 vs 617,626); the Honor 400 Smart is noticeably lighter (189g vs 223g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor 400 Smart
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
What makes Honor 400 Smart better?
- Lighter: 189g vs 223g
- Better portability (61/100 vs 39/100)
What makes Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4701314 vs 617626
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 938
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 2183
- Bigger battery: 8400 vs 6500 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 35W
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 48/100)
- Better camera (52/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (88/100 vs 56/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 55/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor 400 Smart vs the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro scores 35 points higher (81/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads (100/100 vs 48/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads (52/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads (88/100 vs 56/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor 400 Smart (100/100 vs 48/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor 400 Smart (93/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro notably outperforms the Honor 400 Smart (52/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor 400 Smart (88/100 vs 56/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor 400 Smart notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro (61/100 vs 39/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor 400 Smart | Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 617626 | 4701314 | |
| Geekbench Single | 938 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2183 | 12873 | |
| Display | 6.8" TFT LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1610 | 1216x2688 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 185 Hz | |
| Battery | 6500 mAh | 8400 mAh | |
| Charging | 35W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 15, Magic OS 9 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 700 nits | 5000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP64 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 166.9×76.8×8.4 mm | 163.0×76.0×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 189 g | 223 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Honor 400 Smart
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 5MP
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Honor 400 Smart
- 6.8" TFT LCD
- Resolution: 720x1610
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2688
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor 400 Smart
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 35W
- No wireless charging
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 80W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor 400 Smart and Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads Honor 400 Smart by 86.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor 400 Smart (100/100 vs 48/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor 400 Smart (93/100 vs 55/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro notably outperforms the Honor 400 Smart (52/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor 400 Smart (88/100 vs 56/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor 400 Smart notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro (61/100 vs 39/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor 400 Smart or the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor 400 Smart by 35 points (81/100 vs 46/100).
What is the rating of the Honor 400 Smart and the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro?
The Honor 400 Smart has a MobileRank rating of 46/100, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro — 81/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor 400 Smart or the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads on camera score (52/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor 400 Smart or the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads on performance (100/100 vs 48/100).
Should you choose the Honor 400 Smart 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.