Honor X8c vs Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
The Honor X8c (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 685, 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 49/100 (a 32-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro has the bigger battery (8400 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 108 MP vs 50 MP; the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (4,701,314 vs 476,175); the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor X8c doesn't; the Honor X8c is noticeably lighter (174g vs 223g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor X8c
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
What makes Honor X8c better?
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 174g vs 223g
- Better portability (84/100 vs 39/100)
What makes Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4701314 vs 476175
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 466
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 1396
- Bigger battery: 8400 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 35W
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 34/100)
- Better camera (52/100 vs 51/100)
- Longer battery life (88/100 vs 46/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 80/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor X8c vs the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro scores 32 points higher (81/100 vs 49/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads (100/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads (88/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor X8c (100/100 vs 34/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro is a bit better (93/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro and the Honor X8c are nearly equal (52/100 vs 51/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor X8c (88/100 vs 46/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor X8c significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro (84/100 vs 39/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor X8c | Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 685 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 476175 | 4701314 | |
| Geekbench Single | 466 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1396 | 12873 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2412 | 1216x2688 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 185 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 8400 mAh | |
| Charging | 35W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 108 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 5 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 15, MagicOS 9 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2800 nits | 5000 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | IP64 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 161.1×74.6×7.1 mm | 163.0×76.0×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 174 g | 223 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Honor X8c
- Main: 108MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 50MP
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Honor X8c
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2412
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2688
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor X8c
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 35W
- No wireless charging
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 80W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor X8c and Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads Honor X8c by 89.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor X8c (100/100 vs 34/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro is a bit better (93/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro and the Honor X8c are nearly equal (52/100 vs 51/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor X8c (88/100 vs 46/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor X8c significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro (84/100 vs 39/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor X8c or the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor X8c by 32 points (81/100 vs 49/100).
What is the rating of the Honor X8c and the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro?
The Honor X8c has a MobileRank rating of 49/100, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro — 81/100.
Which is more powerful: the Honor X8c or the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads on performance (100/100 vs 34/100).
Should you choose the Honor X8c 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.