Honor Magic V vs Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
The Honor Magic V (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 61/100 (a 20-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro has the bigger battery (8400 mAh vs 4750); the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (4,701,314 vs 1,294,871); the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro is noticeably lighter (223g vs 288g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic V
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
What makes Honor Magic V better?
- Better camera (60/100 vs 52/100)
- Better portability (49/100 vs 39/100)
What makes Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4701314 vs 1294871
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 1662
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 4188
- Bigger battery: 8400 vs 4750 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 66W
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 90Hz
- Lighter: 223g vs 288g
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 68/100)
- Longer battery life (88/100 vs 48/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 66/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic V vs the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro scores 20 points higher (81/100 vs 61/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads (100/100 vs 68/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads (88/100 vs 48/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor Magic V (100/100 vs 68/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro notably outperforms the Honor Magic V (93/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic V is a bit better (60/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor Magic V (88/100 vs 48/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic V is a bit better (49/100 vs 39/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic V | Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 1294871 | 4701314 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1662 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4188 | 12873 | |
| Display | 7.9" Foldable OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1984x2272 | 1216x2688 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 185 Hz | |
| Battery | 4750 mAh | 8400 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 42 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 12, Magic UI 6, Google Play Services (market/region dependent) | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 5000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 160.4×141.1×6.7 mm | 163.0×76.0×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 288 g | 223 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic V
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 42MP
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic V
- 7.9" Foldable OLED
- Resolution: 1984x2272
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2688
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic V
- 4750 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- No wireless charging
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 80W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic V and Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads Honor Magic V by 72.5% 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 V (100/100 vs 68/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro notably outperforms the Honor Magic V (93/100 vs 66/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic V is a bit better (60/100 vs 52/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor Magic V (88/100 vs 48/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic V is a bit better (49/100 vs 39/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic V or the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor Magic V by 20 points (81/100 vs 61/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic V and the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro?
The Honor Magic V has a MobileRank rating of 61/100, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro — 81/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic V or the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro?
The Honor Magic V leads on camera score (60/100 vs 52/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic V or the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads on performance (100/100 vs 68/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic V over the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro?
The Honor Magic V 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.