Honor Magic4 vs Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
The Honor Magic4 (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 62/100 (a 19-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro has the bigger battery (8400 mAh vs 4800); the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (4,701,314 vs 1,294,871); the Honor Magic4 is noticeably lighter (199g vs 223g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic4
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
What makes Honor Magic4 better?
- Lighter: 199g vs 223g
- Better camera (54/100 vs 52/100)
- Better portability (51/100 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 4800 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 66W
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 68/100)
- Longer battery life (88/100 vs 49/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 82/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic4 vs the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro scores 19 points higher (81/100 vs 62/100). 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 49/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor Magic4 (100/100 vs 68/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro is a bit better (93/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic4 and the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro are nearly equal (54/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor Magic4 (88/100 vs 49/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic4 is a bit better (51/100 vs 39/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic4 | 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 | 6.8" LTPO OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1224x2664 | 1216x2688 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 185 Hz | |
| Battery | 4800 mAh | 8400 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 12, Magic UI 6, Google Play Services | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1000 nits | 5000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 163.6×74.5×8.8 mm | 163.0×76.0×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 199 g | 223 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic4
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 8MP
- Front: 12MP
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic4
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1224x2664
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2688
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic4
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- No wireless charging
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 80W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic4 and Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads Honor Magic4 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 Magic4 (100/100 vs 68/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro is a bit better (93/100 vs 82/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic4 and the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro are nearly equal (54/100 vs 52/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor Magic4 (88/100 vs 49/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic4 is a bit better (51/100 vs 39/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic4 or the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro is noticeably better than the Honor Magic4 — the overall rating gap is 19 points.
What is the rating of the Honor Magic4 and the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro?
The Honor Magic4 has a MobileRank rating of 62/100, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro — 81/100.
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic4 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 over the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro?
The Honor Magic4 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.