Huawei Mate 50 vs Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
The Huawei Mate 50 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1, 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 Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro has the bigger battery (8400 mAh vs 4460); the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (4,701,314 vs 1,420,808); the Huawei Mate 50 is noticeably lighter (202g vs 223g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Mate 50
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
What makes Huawei Mate 50 better?
- Lighter: 202g vs 223g
- Better portability (58/100 vs 39/100)
What makes Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4701314 vs 1420808
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 1761
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 4688
- Bigger battery: 8400 vs 4460 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 66W
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 90Hz
- Faster wireless charging: 80W vs 50W
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 71/100)
- Better camera (52/100 vs 41/100)
- Longer battery life (88/100 vs 57/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 71/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Mate 50 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 71/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads (52/100 vs 41/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads (88/100 vs 57/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 50 (100/100 vs 71/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 50 (93/100 vs 71/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro is a bit better (52/100 vs 41/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 50 (88/100 vs 57/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei Mate 50 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro (58/100 vs 39/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Mate 50 | Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 1420808 | 4701314 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1761 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4688 | 12873 | |
| Display | 6.7" OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2700x1224 | 1216x2688 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 185 Hz | |
| Battery | 4460 mAh | 8400 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 3 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 5000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 161.5×76.1×8.0 mm | 163.0×76.0×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 202 g | 223 g | |
| Launch price | $700 | — |
Camera comparison
Huawei Mate 50
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 13MP
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Huawei Mate 50
- 6.7" OLED
- Resolution: 2700x1224
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2688
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Mate 50
- 4460 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 50W
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 80W
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Mate 50 and Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads Huawei Mate 50 by 69.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 50 (100/100 vs 71/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 50 (93/100 vs 71/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro is a bit better (52/100 vs 41/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 50 (88/100 vs 57/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei Mate 50 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro (58/100 vs 39/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Mate 50 or the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 50 by 21 points (81/100 vs 60/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei Mate 50 and the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro?
The Huawei Mate 50 has a MobileRank rating of 60/100, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro — 81/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Mate 50 or the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads on camera score (52/100 vs 41/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Mate 50 or the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads on performance (100/100 vs 71/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Mate 50 over the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro?
The Huawei Mate 50 is a better fit for active users. The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.