Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design vs Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
The Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design (2026) 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 RSR Porsche Design leads — 88/100 vs 81/100 (a 7-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro has the bigger battery (8400 mAh vs 7200); the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (5,195,978 vs 3,950,082); the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro is noticeably lighter (223g vs 239g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
What makes Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design better?
- Faster charging: 120W vs 80W
- Better camera (87/100 vs 52/100)
- Longer battery life (92/100 vs 88/100)
What makes Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5195978 vs 3950082
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 3639
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 11047
- Bigger battery: 8400 vs 7200 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 223g vs 239g
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 98/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 85/100)
- Better portability (39/100 vs 30/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design vs the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro, the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design scores 7 points higher (88/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design leads (87/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro and the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design are nearly equal (100/100 vs 98/100). 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 Magic8 RSR Porsche Design significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro (87/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design and the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro are nearly equal (92/100 vs 88/100). In the "portability" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro is a bit better (39/100 vs 30/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design | Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 3950082 | 5195978 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 12873 | |
| Display | 6.7" LTPO OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1256x2808 | 1216x2688 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 185 Hz | |
| Battery | 7200 mAh | 8400 mAh | |
| Charging | 120W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 200 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 16GB / 24GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 5000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69K | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 161.2×75.0×8.5 mm | 163.0×76.0×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 239 g | 223 g | |
| Launch price | $1090 | — |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design
- 6.7" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1256x2808
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2688
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design
- 7200 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 80W
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 80W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design and Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design by 24.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro and the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design are nearly equal (100/100 vs 98/100).
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 Magic8 RSR Porsche Design significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro (87/100 vs 52/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design and the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro are nearly equal (92/100 vs 88/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro is a bit better (39/100 vs 30/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design or the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro?
The Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design edges out the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro by just 7 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design and the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro?
The Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design has a MobileRank rating of 88/100, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro — 81/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design or the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro?
The Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design leads on camera score (87/100 vs 52/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design over the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro?
The Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design 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.