Honor X40i vs Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
The Honor X40i (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 700, 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 39/100 (a 42-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro has the bigger battery (8400 mAh vs 4000); the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (4,701,314 vs 515,647); the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor X40i doesn't; the Honor X40i is noticeably lighter (175g vs 223g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor X40i
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
What makes Honor X40i better?
- Lighter: 175g vs 223g
- Better portability (80/100 vs 39/100)
What makes Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4701314 vs 515647
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 690
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 1736
- Bigger battery: 8400 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 44W
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 40/100)
- Better camera (52/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (88/100 vs 27/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 56/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor X40i vs the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro scores 42 points higher (81/100 vs 39/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads (100/100 vs 40/100). 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 27/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor X40i (100/100 vs 40/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor X40i (93/100 vs 56/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro notably outperforms the Honor X40i (52/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor X40i (88/100 vs 27/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor X40i significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro (80/100 vs 39/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor X40i | Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 700 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 515647 | 4701314 | |
| Geekbench Single | 690 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1736 | 12873 | |
| Display | 6.7" IPS LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2388 | 1216x2688 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 185 Hz | |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 8400 mAh | |
| Charging | 44W | 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 | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 12, Magic UI 6.1 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 5000 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 162.9×74.5×7.4 mm | 163.0×76.0×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 175 g | 223 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Honor X40i
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Honor X40i
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2388
- Refresh rate: —
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2688
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor X40i
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 44W
- No wireless charging
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 80W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor X40i and Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads Honor X40i by 89.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor X40i (100/100 vs 40/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor X40i (93/100 vs 56/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro notably outperforms the Honor X40i (52/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor X40i (88/100 vs 27/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor X40i significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro (80/100 vs 39/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor X40i or the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor X40i by 42 points (81/100 vs 39/100).
What is the rating of the Honor X40i and the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro?
The Honor X40i has a MobileRank rating of 39/100, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro — 81/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor X40i 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 X40i or the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads on performance (100/100 vs 40/100).
Should you choose the Honor X40i 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.