Honor Magic V5 vs Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+
The Honor Magic V5 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, 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 — 83/100 vs 81/100 (a 2-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ has the bigger battery (8400 mAh vs 5820); the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ is faster in AnTuTu (5,195,978 vs 2,663,720); the Honor Magic V5 is thinner (4.1mm vs 8.6mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic V5
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+
What makes Honor Magic V5 better?
- Lighter: 222g vs 223g
- Better camera (80/100 vs 52/100)
- Better portability (62/100 vs 39/100)
What makes Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5195978 vs 2663720
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 3013
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 9287
- Bigger battery: 8400 vs 5820 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 66W
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 120Hz
- Faster wireless charging: 80W vs 50W
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 89/100)
- Longer battery life (97/100 vs 74/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 80/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic V5 vs the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ scores 2 points higher (83/100 vs 81/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ leads (100/100 vs 89/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic V5 leads (80/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ leads (97/100 vs 74/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ is a bit better (100/100 vs 89/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ is a bit better (93/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic V5 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ (80/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ notably outperforms the Honor Magic V5 (97/100 vs 74/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic V5 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ (62/100 vs 39/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic V5 | Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 2663720 | 5195978 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3013 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9287 | 12873 | |
| Display | 8.0" LTPO AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2172x2352 | 1216x2688 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 185 Hz | |
| Battery | 5820 mAh | 8400 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 120W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 80W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 150 | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 5000 nits | 5000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP58 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 156.8×145.9×4.1 mm | 163.0×76.0×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 222 g | 223 g | |
| Launch price | $1350 | — |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic V5
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 20MP
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic V5
- 8.0" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2172x2352
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2688
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic V5
- 5820 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 8:27 hrs, total 21:30 hrs
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 50W
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 80W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic V5 and Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ leads Honor Magic V5 by 48.7% 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+ is a bit better (100/100 vs 89/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ is a bit better (93/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic V5 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ (80/100 vs 52/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ notably outperforms the Honor Magic V5 (97/100 vs 74/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic V5 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ (62/100 vs 39/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic V5 or the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ edges out the Honor Magic V5 by just 2 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Honor Magic V5 and the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+?
The Honor Magic V5 has a MobileRank rating of 81/100, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ — 83/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic V5 or the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+?
The Honor Magic V5 leads on camera score (80/100 vs 52/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic V5 or the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ leads on performance (100/100 vs 89/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic V5 over the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+?
The Honor Magic V5 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts. The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.