Honor X8a vs Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
The Honor X8a (2023) runs on the MediaTek Helio G88, 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 4500); the main camera is 100 MP vs 50 MP; the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (4,701,314 vs 365,001); the Honor X8a is noticeably lighter (179g vs 223g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor X8a
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
What makes Honor X8a better?
- Better main camera: 100MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 179g vs 223g
- Better portability (76/100 vs 39/100)
What makes Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4701314 vs 365001
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 430
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 1375
- Bigger battery: 8400 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 5W
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 29/100)
- Better camera (52/100 vs 43/100)
- Longer battery life (88/100 vs 33/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 54/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor X8a 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 29/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads (88/100 vs 33/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor X8a (100/100 vs 29/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor X8a (93/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro is a bit better (52/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor X8a (88/100 vs 33/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor X8a significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro (76/100 vs 39/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor X8a | Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G88 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 365001 | 4701314 | |
| Geekbench Single | 430 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1375 | 12873 | |
| Display | 6.7" IPS LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2388 | 1216x2688 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 185 Hz | |
| Battery | 4500 mAh | 8400 mAh | |
| Charging | 5W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 100 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 5 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 12, Magic UI 6.1 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 5000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 162.9×74.5×7.5 mm | 163.0×76.0×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 179 g | 223 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Honor X8a
- Main: 100MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 16MP
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Honor X8a
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2388
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2688
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor X8a
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 5W
- No wireless charging
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 80W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor X8a and Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads Honor X8a by 92.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor X8a (100/100 vs 29/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor X8a (93/100 vs 54/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro is a bit better (52/100 vs 43/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor X8a (88/100 vs 33/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor X8a significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro (76/100 vs 39/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor X8a or the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor X8a by 42 points (81/100 vs 39/100).
What is the rating of the Honor X8a and the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro?
The Honor X8a has a MobileRank rating of 39/100, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro — 81/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor X8a or the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads on camera score (52/100 vs 43/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor X8a or the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads on performance (100/100 vs 29/100).
Should you choose the Honor X8a 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.