Honor X6e vs Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
The Honor X6e (2026) runs on the MediaTek Helio G81 Ultra, 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 40/100 (a 41-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro has the bigger battery (8400 mAh vs 7500); the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (4,701,314 vs 358,608); the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor X6e doesn't; the Honor X6e is noticeably lighter (207g vs 223g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor X6e
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
What makes Honor X6e better?
- Lighter: 207g vs 223g
- Better portability (52/100 vs 39/100)
What makes Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4701314 vs 358608
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 432
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 1416
- Bigger battery: 8400 vs 7500 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 45W
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 30/100)
- Better camera (52/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (88/100 vs 62/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 56/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor X6e vs the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro scores 41 points higher (81/100 vs 40/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads (100/100 vs 30/100). 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 62/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor X6e (100/100 vs 30/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor X6e (93/100 vs 56/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro notably outperforms the Honor X6e (52/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro notably outperforms the Honor X6e (88/100 vs 62/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor X6e is a bit better (52/100 vs 39/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor X6e | Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G81 Ultra | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 358608 | 4701314 | |
| Geekbench Single | 432 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1416 | 12873 | |
| Display | 6.6" TFT LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1604 | 1216x2688 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 185 Hz | |
| Battery | 7500 mAh | 8400 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16, MagicOS 10 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1010 nits | 5000 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | IP64 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 163.9×75.9×8.3 mm | 163.0×76.0×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 207 g | 223 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Honor X6e
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 5MP
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Honor X6e
- 6.6" TFT LCD
- Resolution: 720x1604
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2688
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor X6e
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 80W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor X6e and Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads Honor X6e by 92.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor X6e (100/100 vs 30/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor X6e (93/100 vs 56/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro notably outperforms the Honor X6e (52/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro notably outperforms the Honor X6e (88/100 vs 62/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor X6e is a bit better (52/100 vs 39/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor X6e or the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor X6e by 41 points (81/100 vs 40/100).
What is the rating of the Honor X6e and the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro?
The Honor X6e has a MobileRank rating of 40/100, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro — 81/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor X6e 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 X6e or the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads on performance (100/100 vs 30/100).
Should you choose the Honor X6e 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.