Honor X50 vs Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
The Honor X50 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1, 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 54/100 (a 27-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro has the bigger battery (8400 mAh vs 5800); the main camera is 108 MP vs 50 MP; the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (4,701,314 vs 737,054); the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor X50 doesn't; the Honor X50 is noticeably lighter (185g vs 223g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor X50
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
What makes Honor X50 better?
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 185g vs 223g
- Better portability (68/100 vs 39/100)
What makes Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4701314 vs 737054
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 930
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 2700
- Bigger battery: 8400 vs 5800 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 35W
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 52/100)
- Better camera (52/100 vs 39/100)
- Longer battery life (88/100 vs 52/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 82/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor X50 vs the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro scores 27 points higher (81/100 vs 54/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads (100/100 vs 52/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads (52/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads (88/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor X50 (100/100 vs 52/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro is a bit better (93/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro is a bit better (52/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor X50 (88/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor X50 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro (68/100 vs 39/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor X50 | Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 737054 | 4701314 | |
| Geekbench Single | 930 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2700 | 12873 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1220x2652 | 1216x2688 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 185 Hz | |
| Battery | 5800 mAh | 8400 mAh | |
| Charging | 35W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 108 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 13, Magic OS 7.1 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1200 nits | 5000 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | IP53 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 163.6×75.5×8.0 mm | 163.0×76.0×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 185 g | 223 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Honor X50
- Main: 108MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Honor X50
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1220x2652
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2688
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor X50
- 5800 mAh
- Wired: 35W
- No wireless charging
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 80W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor X50 and Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads Honor X50 by 84.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor X50 (100/100 vs 52/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro is a bit better (93/100 vs 82/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro is a bit better (52/100 vs 39/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor X50 (88/100 vs 52/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor X50 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro (68/100 vs 39/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor X50 or the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor X50 by 27 points (81/100 vs 54/100).
What is the rating of the Honor X50 and the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro?
The Honor X50 has a MobileRank rating of 54/100, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro — 81/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor X50 or the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads on camera score (52/100 vs 39/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor X50 or the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads on performance (100/100 vs 52/100).
Should you choose the Honor X50 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.