Honor Magic8 Pro vs Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
The Honor Magic8 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 Pro leads — 87/100 vs 81/100 (a 6-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro has the bigger battery (8400 mAh vs 5850); the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (5,195,978 vs 3,023,211); the Honor Magic8 Pro is noticeably lighter (199g vs 223g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic8 Pro
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
What makes Honor Magic8 Pro better?
- Faster charging: 100W vs 80W
- Lighter: 199g vs 223g
- Better camera (91/100 vs 52/100)
- Better portability (56/100 vs 39/100)
What makes Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5195978 vs 3023211
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 3639
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 11047
- Bigger battery: 8400 vs 5850 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 94/100)
- Longer battery life (88/100 vs 82/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 84/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic8 Pro vs the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro, the Honor Magic8 Pro scores 6 points higher (87/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro leads (91/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro is a bit better (100/100 vs 94/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro is a bit better (93/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro (91/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro is a bit better (88/100 vs 82/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro (56/100 vs 39/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic8 Pro | Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 3023211 | 5195978 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 12873 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2800x1260 | 1216x2688 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 185 Hz | |
| Battery | 5850 mAh | 8400 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 80W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 164 | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 5000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 161.2×75.0×8.3 mm | 163.0×76.0×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 199 g | 223 g | |
| Launch price | $899 | — |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic8 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 16MP
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic8 Pro
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2800x1260
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2688
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic8 Pro
- 5850 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 80W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic8 Pro and Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads Honor Magic8 Pro by 41.8% 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 94/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro is a bit better (93/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro (91/100 vs 52/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro is a bit better (88/100 vs 82/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro (56/100 vs 39/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 Pro or the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro?
The Honor Magic8 Pro edges out the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro by just 6 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 Pro and the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro?
The Honor Magic8 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 87/100, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro — 81/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 Pro or the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro?
The Honor Magic8 Pro leads on camera score (91/100 vs 52/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic8 Pro or the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads on performance (100/100 vs 94/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 Pro over the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro?
The Honor Magic8 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers. The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.