Honor X9e Pro vs Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
The Honor X9e Pro (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 5, 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 60/100 (a 21-point difference). Key differences: the Honor X9e Pro has the bigger battery (11000 mAh vs 8400); the main camera is 108 MP vs 50 MP; the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (4,701,314 vs 1,008,325).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor X9e Pro
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
What makes Honor X9e Pro better?
- Bigger battery: 11000 vs 8400 mAh
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
- Better portability (56/100 vs 39/100)
What makes Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4701314 vs 1008325
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 1099
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 3481
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 59/100)
- Better camera (52/100 vs 39/100)
- Longer battery life (88/100 vs 76/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 84/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor X9e Pro vs the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro scores 21 points higher (81/100 vs 60/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads (100/100 vs 59/100). 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 76/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor X9e Pro (100/100 vs 59/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro is a bit better (93/100 vs 84/100). 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 is a bit better (88/100 vs 76/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor X9e Pro notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro (56/100 vs 39/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor X9e Pro | Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 1008325 | 4701314 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1099 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3481 | 12873 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1280x2788 | 1216x2688 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 185 Hz | |
| Battery | 11000 mAh | 8400 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 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 | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 10000 nits | 5000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 162.2×77.0×8.1 mm | 163.0×76.0×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | — | 223 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Honor X9e Pro
- Main: 108MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Honor X9e Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1280x2788
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2688
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor X9e Pro
- 11000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 80W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor X9e Pro and Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads Honor X9e Pro by 78.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor X9e Pro (100/100 vs 59/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro is a bit better (93/100 vs 84/100).
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 is a bit better (88/100 vs 76/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor X9e Pro notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro (56/100 vs 39/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor X9e Pro or the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor X9e Pro by 21 points (81/100 vs 60/100).
What is the rating of the Honor X9e Pro and the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro?
The Honor X9e Pro has a MobileRank rating of 60/100, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro — 81/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor X9e Pro 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 X9e Pro or the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads on performance (100/100 vs 59/100).
Should you choose the Honor X9e Pro over the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro?
The Honor X9e Pro is a better fit for those who care about battery life. The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.