Honor 500 vs Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+
The Honor 500 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4, 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 73/100 (a 10-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ has the bigger battery (8400 mAh vs 8000); the main camera is 200 MP vs 50 MP; the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ is faster in AnTuTu (5,195,978 vs 2,344,395); the Honor 500 is noticeably lighter (198g vs 223g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor 500
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+
What makes Honor 500 better?
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 198g vs 223g
- Better camera (58/100 vs 52/100)
- Better portability (62/100 vs 39/100)
What makes Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5195978 vs 2344395
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 2072
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 6649
- Bigger battery: 8400 vs 8000 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 80W
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 81/100)
- Longer battery life (97/100 vs 71/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 85/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor 500 vs the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ scores 10 points higher (83/100 vs 73/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ leads (100/100 vs 81/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ leads (97/100 vs 71/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ notably outperforms the Honor 500 (100/100 vs 81/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ is a bit better (93/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor 500 is a bit better (58/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ notably outperforms the Honor 500 (97/100 vs 71/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor 500 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ (62/100 vs 39/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor 500 | Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 2344395 | 5195978 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2072 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6649 | 12873 | |
| Display | 6.5" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1264x2736 | 1216x2688 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 185 Hz | |
| Battery | 8000 mAh | 8400 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 120W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 5000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69K | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 155.8×74.2×7.8 mm | 163.0×76.0×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 198 g | 223 g | |
| Launch price | $380 | — |
Camera comparison
Honor 500
- Main: 200MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 50MP
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Honor 500
- 6.5" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1264x2736
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2688
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor 500
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 80W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor 500 and Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ leads Honor 500 by 54.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ notably outperforms the Honor 500 (100/100 vs 81/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ is a bit better (93/100 vs 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor 500 is a bit better (58/100 vs 52/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ notably outperforms the Honor 500 (97/100 vs 71/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor 500 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ (62/100 vs 39/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor 500 or the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ is noticeably better than the Honor 500 — the overall rating gap is 10 points.
What is the rating of the Honor 500 and the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+?
The Honor 500 has a MobileRank rating of 73/100, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ — 83/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor 500 or the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+?
The Honor 500 leads on camera score (58/100 vs 52/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor 500 or the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ leads on performance (100/100 vs 81/100).
Should you choose the Honor 500 over the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+?
The Honor 500 is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers. The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.