Honor Magic5 Pro vs Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
The Honor Magic5 Pro (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, 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 75/100 (a 6-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro has the bigger battery (8400 mAh vs 5100); the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (4,701,314 vs 1,757,044).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic5 Pro
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
What makes Honor Magic5 Pro better?
- Lighter: 219g vs 223g
- Better camera (82/100 vs 52/100)
What makes Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4701314 vs 1757044
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 2004
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 5311
- Bigger battery: 8400 vs 5100 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 66W
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 120Hz
- Faster wireless charging: 80W vs 50W
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 76/100)
- Longer battery life (88/100 vs 70/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 85/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic5 Pro vs the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro scores 6 points higher (81/100 vs 75/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads (100/100 vs 76/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic5 Pro leads (82/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads (88/100 vs 70/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro notably outperforms the Honor Magic5 Pro (100/100 vs 76/100). 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 Magic5 Pro significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro (82/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro notably outperforms the Honor Magic5 Pro (88/100 vs 70/100). In the "portability" category, both devices are on the same level — 39/100.
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic5 Pro | Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 1757044 | 4701314 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2004 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 5311 | 12873 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2848x1312 | 1216x2688 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 185 Hz | |
| Battery | 5100 mAh | 8400 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 80W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 152 | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 13 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1800 nits | 5000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 162.9×76.7×8.8 mm | 163.0×76.0×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 219 g | 223 g | |
| Launch price | $900 | — |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic5 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 12MP
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic5 Pro
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 2848x1312
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2688
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic5 Pro
- 5100 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 50W
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 80W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic5 Pro and Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads Honor Magic5 Pro by 62.6% 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 notably outperforms the Honor Magic5 Pro (100/100 vs 76/100).
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 Magic5 Pro significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro (82/100 vs 52/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro notably outperforms the Honor Magic5 Pro (88/100 vs 70/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, both devices are on the same level — 39/100.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic5 Pro or the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro edges out the Honor Magic5 Pro by just 6 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Honor Magic5 Pro and the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro?
The Honor Magic5 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro — 81/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic5 Pro or the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro?
The Honor Magic5 Pro leads on camera score (82/100 vs 52/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic5 Pro or the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads on performance (100/100 vs 76/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic5 Pro over the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro?
The Honor Magic5 Pro is a better fit for active 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.