Huawei Mate 40E Pro vs Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+
The Huawei Mate 40E Pro (2022) runs on the Huawei HiSilicon KIRIN 9000L, 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 — 83/100 vs 52/100 (a 31-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ has the bigger battery (8400 mAh vs 4400); the main camera is 52 MP vs 50 MP.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Mate 40E Pro
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+
What makes Huawei Mate 40E Pro better?
- Better main camera: 52MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 212g vs 223g
- Better portability (40/100 vs 39/100)
What makes Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ better?
- Bigger battery: 8400 vs 4400 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 50W
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 90Hz
- Faster wireless charging: 80W vs 50W
- Better camera (52/100 vs 45/100)
- Longer battery life (97/100 vs 52/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 71/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Mate 40E Pro vs the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ scores 31 points higher (83/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ leads (97/100 vs 52/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 40E Pro (93/100 vs 71/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ is a bit better (52/100 vs 45/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 40E Pro (97/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei Mate 40E Pro and the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ are nearly equal (40/100 vs 39/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Mate 40E Pro | Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Huawei HiSilicon KIRIN 9000L | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 5195978 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 12873 | |
| Display | 6.9" Oled | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1344x2772 | 1216x2688 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 185 Hz | |
| Battery | 4400 mAh | 8400 mAh | |
| Charging | 50W | 120W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 52 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 20 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | — | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 2 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 5000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 162.9×75.5×9.1 mm | 163.0×76.0×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 212 g | 223 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Huawei Mate 40E Pro
- Main: 52MP
- Ultrawide: 20MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 13MP
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Huawei Mate 40E Pro
- 6.9" Oled
- Resolution: 1344x2772
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2688
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Mate 40E Pro
- 4400 mAh
- Wired: 50W
- Wireless: 50W
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 80W
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 40E Pro (93/100 vs 71/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ is a bit better (52/100 vs 45/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 40E Pro (97/100 vs 52/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei Mate 40E Pro and the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ are nearly equal (40/100 vs 39/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Mate 40E Pro or the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 40E Pro by 31 points (83/100 vs 52/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei Mate 40E Pro and the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+?
The Huawei Mate 40E Pro has a MobileRank rating of 52/100, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ — 83/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Mate 40E Pro or the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ leads on camera score (52/100 vs 45/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Mate 40E Pro 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.