Huawei Mate 50E vs Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
The Huawei Mate 50E (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G 5G, 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 50/100 (a 31-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 783,606); the Huawei Mate 50E is noticeably lighter (201g vs 223g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Mate 50E
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
What makes Huawei Mate 50E better?
- Lighter: 201g vs 223g
- Better portability (58/100 vs 39/100)
What makes Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4701314 vs 783606
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 1017
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 2943
- Bigger battery: 8400 vs 4460 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 66W
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 54/100)
- Better camera (52/100 vs 36/100)
- Longer battery life (88/100 vs 42/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 71/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Mate 50E vs the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro scores 31 points higher (81/100 vs 50/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads (100/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads (52/100 vs 36/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads (88/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 50E (100/100 vs 54/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 50E (93/100 vs 71/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 50E (52/100 vs 36/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 50E (88/100 vs 42/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei Mate 50E notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro (58/100 vs 39/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Mate 50E | Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G 5G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 783606 | 4701314 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1017 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2943 | 12873 | |
| Display | 6.7" OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1224x2700 | 1216x2688 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 185 Hz | |
| Battery | 4460 mAh | 8400 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 3.0 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 5000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 161.5×76.1×8.0 mm | 163.0×76.0×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 201 g | 223 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Huawei Mate 50E
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 13MP
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Huawei Mate 50E
- 6.7" OLED
- Resolution: 1224x2700
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2688
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Mate 50E
- 4460 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- No wireless charging
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 80W
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Mate 50E and Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads Huawei Mate 50E by 83.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 50E (100/100 vs 54/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 50E (93/100 vs 71/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 50E (52/100 vs 36/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 50E (88/100 vs 42/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei Mate 50E notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro (58/100 vs 39/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Mate 50E or the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 50E by 31 points (81/100 vs 50/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei Mate 50E and the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro?
The Huawei Mate 50E has a MobileRank rating of 50/100, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro — 81/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Mate 50E or the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads on camera score (52/100 vs 36/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Mate 50E or the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads on performance (100/100 vs 54/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Mate 50E 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.