Honor Play 8T vs Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
The Honor Play 8T (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6080, 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 44/100 (a 37-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro has the bigger battery (8400 mAh vs 6000); the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (4,701,314 vs 573,460); the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor Play 8T doesn't; the Honor Play 8T is noticeably lighter (199g vs 223g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Play 8T
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
What makes Honor Play 8T better?
- Lighter: 199g vs 223g
- Better portability (57/100 vs 39/100)
What makes Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4701314 vs 573460
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 750
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 2020
- Bigger battery: 8400 vs 6000 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 35W
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 44/100)
- Better camera (52/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (88/100 vs 54/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 53/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Play 8T vs the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro scores 37 points higher (81/100 vs 44/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads (100/100 vs 44/100). 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 54/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor Play 8T (100/100 vs 44/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor Play 8T (93/100 vs 53/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro notably outperforms the Honor Play 8T (52/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor Play 8T (88/100 vs 54/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Play 8T notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro (57/100 vs 39/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Play 8T | Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 6080 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 573460 | 4701314 | |
| Geekbench Single | 750 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2020 | 12873 | |
| Display | 6.8" TFT LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2412 | 1216x2688 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 185 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 8400 mAh | |
| Charging | 35W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 13, MagicOS 7.2 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 850 nits | 5000 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 166.7×76.5×8.2 mm | 163.0×76.0×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 199 g | 223 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Honor Play 8T
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Honor Play 8T
- 6.8" TFT LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2412
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2688
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Play 8T
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 35W
- No wireless charging
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 80W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Play 8T and Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads Honor Play 8T by 87.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor Play 8T (100/100 vs 44/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor Play 8T (93/100 vs 53/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro notably outperforms the Honor Play 8T (52/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor Play 8T (88/100 vs 54/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Play 8T notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro (57/100 vs 39/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Play 8T or the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor Play 8T by 37 points (81/100 vs 44/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Play 8T and the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro?
The Honor Play 8T has a MobileRank rating of 44/100, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro — 81/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Play 8T 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 8T or the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads on performance (100/100 vs 44/100).
Should you choose the Honor Play 8T 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.