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 — 81/100 vs 73/100 (a 8-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 (4,701,314 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: 4701314 vs 2344395
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 2072
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 6649
- Bigger battery: 8400 vs 8000 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 81/100)
- Longer battery life (88/100 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 8 points higher (81/100 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 (88/100 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 (88/100 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 | 4701314 | |
| 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 | 80W | |
| 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: 80W
- 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 50.1% 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 (88/100 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 edges out the Honor 500 by just 8 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
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 — 81/100.
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.