Honor Magic8 vs Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+
The Honor Magic8 (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 leads — 88/100 vs 83/100 (a 5-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ has the bigger battery (8400 mAh vs 7000); the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ is faster in AnTuTu (5,195,978 vs 4,037,547); the Honor Magic8 is noticeably lighter (205g vs 223g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic8
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+
What makes Honor Magic8 better?
- Lighter: 205g vs 223g
- Better camera (87/100 vs 52/100)
- Better portability (56/100 vs 39/100)
What makes Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5195978 vs 4037547
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 3639
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 11047
- Bigger battery: 8400 vs 7000 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 90W
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 98/100)
- Longer battery life (97/100 vs 85/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 85/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic8 vs the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+, the Honor Magic8 scores 5 points higher (88/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (87/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ leads (97/100 vs 85/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ and the Honor Magic8 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 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ (87/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ is a bit better (97/100 vs 85/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ (56/100 vs 39/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic8 | Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 4037547 | 5195978 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 12873 | |
| Display | 6.6" Dynamic OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2760x1256 | 1216x2688 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 185 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 8400 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 120W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 5000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 157.1×74.0×8.0 mm | 163.0×76.0×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 205 g | 223 g | |
| Launch price | $625 | — |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic8
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic8
- 6.6" Dynamic OLED
- Resolution: 2760x1256
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2688
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic8
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 80W
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 80W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic8 and Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ leads Honor Magic8 by 22.3% 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 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 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ (87/100 vs 52/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ is a bit better (97/100 vs 85/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ (56/100 vs 39/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 or the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+?
The Honor Magic8 edges out the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ by just 5 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 and the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+?
The Honor Magic8 has a MobileRank rating of 88/100, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ — 83/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 or the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+?
The Honor Magic8 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 52/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 over the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+?
The Honor Magic8 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.