Honor Play 80 Pro vs Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
The Honor Play 80 Pro (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 3, 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 46/100 (a 35-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 (4,701,314 vs 617,626); the Honor Play 80 Pro is noticeably lighter (207g vs 223g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Play 80 Pro
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
What makes Honor Play 80 Pro better?
- Lighter: 207g vs 223g
- Better portability (52/100 vs 39/100)
What makes Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4701314 vs 617626
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 938
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 2183
- Bigger battery: 8400 vs 7000 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 45W
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 48/100)
- Better camera (52/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (88/100 vs 60/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 55/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Play 80 Pro vs the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro scores 35 points higher (81/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads (100/100 vs 48/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads (52/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads (88/100 vs 60/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor Play 80 Pro (100/100 vs 48/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor Play 80 Pro (93/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro notably outperforms the Honor Play 80 Pro (52/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro notably outperforms the Honor Play 80 Pro (88/100 vs 60/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Play 80 Pro is a bit better (52/100 vs 39/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Play 80 Pro | Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 617626 | 4701314 | |
| Geekbench Single | 938 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2183 | 12873 | |
| Display | 6.8" IPS LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1610 | 1216x2688 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 185 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 8400 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB / 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 850 nits | 5000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP65 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 166.9×76.8×8.2 mm | 163.0×76.0×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 207 g | 223 g | |
| Launch price | $200 | — |
Camera comparison
Honor Play 80 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 5MP
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Honor Play 80 Pro
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1610
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2688
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Play 80 Pro
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 80W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Play 80 Pro and Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads Honor Play 80 Pro by 86.9% 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 significantly outperforms the Honor Play 80 Pro (100/100 vs 48/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor Play 80 Pro (93/100 vs 55/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro notably outperforms the Honor Play 80 Pro (52/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro notably outperforms the Honor Play 80 Pro (88/100 vs 60/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Play 80 Pro is a bit better (52/100 vs 39/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Play 80 Pro or the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor Play 80 Pro by 35 points (81/100 vs 46/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Play 80 Pro and the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro?
The Honor Play 80 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 46/100, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro — 81/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Play 80 Pro or the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads on camera score (52/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Play 80 Pro or the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads on performance (100/100 vs 48/100).
Should you choose the Honor Play 80 Pro over the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.