Honor 90 Pro vs Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
The Honor 90 Pro (2023) 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 70/100 (a 11-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro has the bigger battery (8400 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 200 MP vs 50 MP; the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (4,701,314 vs 1,463,370); the Honor 90 Pro is noticeably lighter (199g vs 223g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor 90 Pro
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
What makes Honor 90 Pro better?
- Faster charging: 100W vs 80W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 199g vs 223g
- Better camera (71/100 vs 52/100)
- Better portability (58/100 vs 39/100)
What makes Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4701314 vs 1463370
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 1761
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 4688
- Bigger battery: 8400 vs 5000 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 71/100)
- Longer battery life (88/100 vs 60/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 83/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor 90 Pro vs the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro scores 11 points higher (81/100 vs 70/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads (100/100 vs 71/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor 90 Pro leads (71/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads (88/100 vs 60/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro notably outperforms the Honor 90 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 90 Pro notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro (71/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro notably outperforms the Honor 90 Pro (88/100 vs 60/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor 90 Pro notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro (58/100 vs 39/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor 90 Pro | Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 1463370 | 4701314 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1761 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4688 | 12873 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2700x1224 | 1216x2688 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 185 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 8400 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 32 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 13 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1600 nits | 5000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×74.9×8.1 mm | 163.0×76.0×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 199 g | 223 g | |
| Launch price | $500 | — |
Camera comparison
Honor 90 Pro
- Main: 200MP f/1.65
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 32MP
- Front: 50MP
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Honor 90 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2700x1224
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2688
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor 90 Pro
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 80W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor 90 Pro and Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads Honor 90 Pro by 68.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro notably outperforms the Honor 90 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 90 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 notably outperforms the Honor 90 Pro (88/100 vs 60/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor 90 Pro notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro (58/100 vs 39/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor 90 Pro or the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro is noticeably better than the Honor 90 Pro — the overall rating gap is 11 points.
What is the rating of the Honor 90 Pro and the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro?
The Honor 90 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 70/100, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro — 81/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor 90 Pro or the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro?
The Honor 90 Pro leads on camera score (71/100 vs 52/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor 90 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 90 Pro over the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro?
The Honor 90 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.