Honor 80 Pro vs Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
The Honor 80 Pro (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1, 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 68/100 (a 13-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro has the bigger battery (8400 mAh vs 4800); the main camera is 160 MP vs 50 MP; the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (4,701,314 vs 1,420,808); the Honor 80 Pro is noticeably lighter (188g vs 223g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor 80 Pro
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
What makes Honor 80 Pro better?
- Better main camera: 160MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 188g vs 223g
- Better camera (71/100 vs 52/100)
- Better portability (68/100 vs 39/100)
What makes Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4701314 vs 1420808
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 1761
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 4688
- Bigger battery: 8400 vs 4800 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 66W
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 71/100)
- Longer battery life (88/100 vs 49/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 83/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor 80 Pro vs the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro scores 13 points higher (81/100 vs 68/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads (100/100 vs 71/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor 80 Pro leads (71/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads (88/100 vs 49/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro notably outperforms the Honor 80 Pro (100/100 vs 71/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro is a bit better (93/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor 80 Pro notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro (71/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor 80 Pro (88/100 vs 49/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor 80 Pro notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro (68/100 vs 39/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor 80 Pro | Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 1420808 | 4701314 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1761 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4688 | 12873 | |
| Display | 6.8" OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1224x2700 | 1216x2688 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 185 Hz | |
| Battery | 4800 mAh | 8400 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 160 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 12, Magic UI 7 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1000 nits | 5000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 163.3×74.9×7.8 mm | 163.0×76.0×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 188 g | 223 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Honor 80 Pro
- Main: 160MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Honor 80 Pro
- 6.8" OLED
- Resolution: 1224x2700
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2688
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor 80 Pro
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- No wireless charging
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 80W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor 80 Pro and Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads Honor 80 Pro by 69.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro notably outperforms the Honor 80 Pro (100/100 vs 71/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro is a bit better (93/100 vs 83/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor 80 Pro notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro (71/100 vs 52/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor 80 Pro (88/100 vs 49/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor 80 Pro notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro (68/100 vs 39/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor 80 Pro or the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro is noticeably better than the Honor 80 Pro — the overall rating gap is 13 points.
What is the rating of the Honor 80 Pro and the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro?
The Honor 80 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 68/100, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro — 81/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor 80 Pro or the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro?
The Honor 80 Pro leads on camera score (71/100 vs 52/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor 80 Pro or the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads on performance (100/100 vs 71/100).
Should you choose the Honor 80 Pro over the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro?
The Honor 80 Pro is a better fit for active users. The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.