Honor Magic4 Ultimate vs Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+
The Honor Magic4 Ultimate (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 — 83/100 vs 70/100 (a 13-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ has the bigger battery (8400 mAh vs 4600); the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ is faster in AnTuTu (5,195,978 vs 1,294,871); the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ is noticeably lighter (223g vs 242g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic4 Ultimate
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+
What makes Honor Magic4 Ultimate better?
- Better camera (78/100 vs 52/100)
What makes Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5195978 vs 1294871
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 1662
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 4188
- Bigger battery: 8400 vs 4600 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 100W
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 120Hz
- Faster wireless charging: 80W vs 50W
- Lighter: 223g vs 242g
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 68/100)
- Longer battery life (97/100 vs 66/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 85/100)
- Better portability (39/100 vs 20/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic4 Ultimate vs the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ scores 13 points higher (83/100 vs 70/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ leads (100/100 vs 68/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic4 Ultimate leads (78/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ leads (97/100 vs 66/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ significantly outperforms the Honor Magic4 Ultimate (100/100 vs 68/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ is a bit better (93/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic4 Ultimate notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ (78/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ significantly outperforms the Honor Magic4 Ultimate (97/100 vs 66/100). In the "portability" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ notably outperforms the Honor Magic4 Ultimate (39/100 vs 20/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic4 Ultimate | Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 1294871 | 5195978 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1662 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4188 | 12873 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1312x2848 | 1216x2688 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 185 Hz | |
| Battery | 4600 mAh | 8400 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 120W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 80W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 147 | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 12, Magic UI 6, Google Play Services | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 5000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 163.6×74.7×11.4 mm | 163.0×76.0×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 242 g | 223 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic4 Ultimate
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 64MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 12MP
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic4 Ultimate
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1312x2848
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2688
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic4 Ultimate
- 4600 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 80W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic4 Ultimate and Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ leads Honor Magic4 Ultimate by 75.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ significantly outperforms the Honor Magic4 Ultimate (100/100 vs 68/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ is a bit better (93/100 vs 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic4 Ultimate notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ (78/100 vs 52/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ significantly outperforms the Honor Magic4 Ultimate (97/100 vs 66/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ notably outperforms the Honor Magic4 Ultimate (39/100 vs 20/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic4 Ultimate or the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ is noticeably better than the Honor Magic4 Ultimate — the overall rating gap is 13 points.
What is the rating of the Honor Magic4 Ultimate and the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+?
The Honor Magic4 Ultimate has a MobileRank rating of 70/100, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ — 83/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic4 Ultimate or the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+?
The Honor Magic4 Ultimate leads on camera score (78/100 vs 52/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic4 Ultimate 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 Magic4 Ultimate over the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+?
The Honor Magic4 Ultimate 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.