Honor X40 vs Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
The Honor X40 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G, 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 49/100 (a 32-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro has the bigger battery (8400 mAh vs 5100); the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (4,701,314 vs 592,015); the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor X40 doesn't; the Honor X40 is noticeably lighter (172g vs 223g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor X40
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
What makes Honor X40 better?
- Lighter: 172g vs 223g
- Better portability (77/100 vs 39/100)
What makes Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4701314 vs 592015
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 905
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 2101
- Bigger battery: 8400 vs 5100 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 40W
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 46/100)
- Better camera (52/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (88/100 vs 50/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 79/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor X40 vs the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro scores 32 points higher (81/100 vs 49/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads (100/100 vs 46/100). 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 50/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor X40 (100/100 vs 46/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro is a bit better (93/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro notably outperforms the Honor X40 (52/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor X40 (88/100 vs 50/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor X40 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro (77/100 vs 39/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor X40 | Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 592015 | 4701314 | |
| Geekbench Single | 905 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2101 | 12873 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1216x2688 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 185 Hz | |
| Battery | 5100 mAh | 8400 mAh | |
| Charging | 40W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB / 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 12, Magic UI 6.1 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 800 nits | 5000 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 161.6×73.9×7.9 mm | 163.0×76.0×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 172 g | 223 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Honor X40
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Honor X40
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2688
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor X40
- 5100 mAh
- Wired: 40W
- No wireless charging
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 80W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor X40 and Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads Honor X40 by 87.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor X40 (100/100 vs 46/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro is a bit better (93/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro notably outperforms the Honor X40 (52/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor X40 (88/100 vs 50/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor X40 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro (77/100 vs 39/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor X40 or the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor X40 by 32 points (81/100 vs 49/100).
What is the rating of the Honor X40 and the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro?
The Honor X40 has a MobileRank rating of 49/100, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro — 81/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor X40 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 X40 or the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads on performance (100/100 vs 46/100).
Should you choose the Honor X40 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.