Honor Magic 2 vs Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
The Honor Magic 2 (2018) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 980, 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 41/100 (a 40-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro has the bigger battery (8400 mAh vs 3500); the main camera is 16 MP vs 50 MP; the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (4,701,314 vs 736,755); the Honor Magic 2 is noticeably lighter (206g vs 223g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic 2
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
What makes Honor Magic 2 better?
- Lighter: 206g vs 223g
- Better portability (52/100 vs 39/100)
What makes Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4701314 vs 736755
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 928
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 2875
- Bigger battery: 8400 vs 3500 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 40W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 16MP
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 52/100)
- Better camera (52/100 vs 14/100)
- Longer battery life (88/100 vs 17/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 83/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic 2 vs the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro scores 40 points higher (81/100 vs 41/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads (100/100 vs 52/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads (52/100 vs 14/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads (88/100 vs 17/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor Magic 2 (100/100 vs 52/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro is a bit better (93/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor Magic 2 (52/100 vs 14/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor Magic 2 (88/100 vs 17/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic 2 is a bit better (52/100 vs 39/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic 2 | Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 980 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 736755 | 4701314 | |
| Geekbench Single | 928 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2875 | 12873 | |
| Display | 6.4" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 1216x2688 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 185 Hz | |
| Battery | 3500 mAh | 8400 mAh | |
| Charging | 40W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 16 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 9.0 (Pie); EMUI 9 or Magic UI 2 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 5000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 157.3×75.1×8.3 mm | 163.0×76.0×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 206 g | 223 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic 2
- Main: 16MP f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic 2
- 6.4" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: —
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2688
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic 2
- 3500 mAh
- Wired: 40W
- No wireless charging
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 80W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic 2 and Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads Honor Magic 2 by 84.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor Magic 2 (100/100 vs 52/100).
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 Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor Magic 2 (52/100 vs 14/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor Magic 2 (88/100 vs 17/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic 2 is a bit better (52/100 vs 39/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic 2 or the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor Magic 2 by 40 points (81/100 vs 41/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic 2 and the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro?
The Honor Magic 2 has a MobileRank rating of 41/100, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro — 81/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic 2 or the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads on camera score (52/100 vs 14/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic 2 or the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads on performance (100/100 vs 52/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic 2 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.