Honor X5 (2023) vs Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
The Honor X5 (2023) (2023) runs on the MediaTek Helio G25, 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 25/100 (a 56-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro has the bigger battery (8400 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 8 MP vs 50 MP; the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (4,701,314 vs 163,723); the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor X5 (2023) doesn't; the Honor X5 (2023) is noticeably lighter (193g vs 223g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor X5 (2023)
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
What makes Honor X5 (2023) better?
- Lighter: 193g vs 223g
- Better portability (54/100 vs 39/100)
What makes Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4701314 vs 163723
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 185
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 521
- Bigger battery: 8400 vs 5000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 8MP
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 9/100)
- Better camera (52/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (88/100 vs 66/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 39/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor X5 (2023) vs the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro scores 56 points higher (81/100 vs 25/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads (100/100 vs 9/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads (52/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads (88/100 vs 66/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor X5 (2023) (100/100 vs 9/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor X5 (2023) (93/100 vs 39/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor X5 (2023) (52/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro notably outperforms the Honor X5 (2023) (88/100 vs 66/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor X5 (2023) notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro (54/100 vs 39/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor X5 (2023) | Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G25 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 163723 | 4701314 | |
| Geekbench Single | 185 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 521 | 12873 | |
| Display | 6.5" TFT LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 1216x2688 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 185 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 8400 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | — | 80W | |
| Main camera | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 2GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 32GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 12 (Go edition) | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 5000 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 164.0×75.6×8.9 mm | 163.0×76.0×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 193 g | 223 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Honor X5 (2023)
- Main: 8MP f/2.0
- Front: 5MP
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Honor X5 (2023)
- 6.5" TFT LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2688
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor X5 (2023)
- 5000 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 80W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor X5 (2023) and Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads Honor X5 (2023) by 96.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor X5 (2023) (100/100 vs 9/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor X5 (2023) (93/100 vs 39/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor X5 (2023) (52/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro notably outperforms the Honor X5 (2023) (88/100 vs 66/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor X5 (2023) notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro (54/100 vs 39/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor X5 (2023) or the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor X5 (2023) by 56 points (81/100 vs 25/100).
What is the rating of the Honor X5 (2023) and the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro?
The Honor X5 (2023) has a MobileRank rating of 25/100, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro — 81/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor X5 (2023) or the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads on camera score (52/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor X5 (2023) or the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads on performance (100/100 vs 9/100).
Should you choose the Honor X5 (2023) 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.