Honor X8e vs Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
The Honor X8e (2026) 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 43/100 (a 38-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro has the bigger battery (8400 mAh vs 7700); 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).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor X8e
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
What makes Honor X8e better?
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 218g vs 223g
- Better portability (45/100 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 7700 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 45W
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 34/100)
- Better camera (52/100 vs 39/100)
- Longer battery life (88/100 vs 63/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 55/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor X8e vs the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro scores 38 points higher (81/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads (100/100 vs 34/100). 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 63/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor X8e (100/100 vs 34/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor X8e (93/100 vs 55/100). 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 notably outperforms the Honor X8e (88/100 vs 63/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor X8e is a bit better (45/100 vs 39/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor X8e | 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 | 6.9" TFT LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1592 | 1216x2688 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 185 Hz | |
| Battery | 7700 mAh | 8400 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 108 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16, MagicOS 10 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1020 nits | 5000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 168.3×78.5×8.3 mm | 163.0×76.0×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 218 g | 223 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Honor X8e
- Main: 108MP f/1.8
- Front: 5MP
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Honor X8e
- 6.9" TFT LCD
- Resolution: 720x1592
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2688
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor X8e
- 7700 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 80W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor X8e and Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads Honor X8e 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 X8e (100/100 vs 34/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor X8e (93/100 vs 55/100).
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 notably outperforms the Honor X8e (88/100 vs 63/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor X8e is a bit better (45/100 vs 39/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor X8e or the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor X8e by 38 points (81/100 vs 43/100).
What is the rating of the Honor X8e and the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro?
The Honor X8e has a MobileRank rating of 43/100, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro — 81/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor X8e 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 X8e 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 X8e 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.