Huawei Mate 70 Air vs Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
The Huawei Mate 70 Air (2025) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9020A, 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 64/100 (a 17-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro has the bigger battery (8400 mAh vs 6500); the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (4,701,314 vs 1,504,969); the Huawei Mate 70 Air is noticeably lighter (208g vs 223g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Mate 70 Air
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
What makes Huawei Mate 70 Air better?
- Lighter: 208g vs 223g
- Better portability (69/100 vs 39/100)
What makes Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4701314 vs 1504969
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 1370
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 4446
- Bigger battery: 8400 vs 6500 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 66W
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 69/100)
- Better camera (52/100 vs 38/100)
- Longer battery life (88/100 vs 74/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 83/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Mate 70 Air vs the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro scores 17 points higher (81/100 vs 64/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads (100/100 vs 69/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads (52/100 vs 38/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads (88/100 vs 74/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 70 Air (100/100 vs 69/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro is a bit better (93/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro is a bit better (52/100 vs 38/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro is a bit better (88/100 vs 74/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei Mate 70 Air significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro (69/100 vs 39/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Mate 70 Air | Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 9020A | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 1504969 | 4701314 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1370 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4446 | 12873 | |
| Display | 7.0" LTPO OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1320x2760 | 1216x2688 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 185 Hz | |
| Battery | 6500 mAh | 8400 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | — | 80W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 10 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 5.1 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 4000 nits | 5000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 165.0×81.5×6.6 mm | 163.0×76.0×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 208 g | 223 g | |
| Launch price | $555 | — |
Camera comparison
Huawei Mate 70 Air
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 10MP
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Huawei Mate 70 Air
- 7.0" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1320x2760
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2688
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Mate 70 Air
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless charging: no data
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 80W
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Mate 70 Air and Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads Huawei Mate 70 Air by 68.0% 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 significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 70 Air (100/100 vs 69/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro is a bit better (93/100 vs 83/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro is a bit better (52/100 vs 38/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro is a bit better (88/100 vs 74/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei Mate 70 Air significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro (69/100 vs 39/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Mate 70 Air or the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro is noticeably better than the Huawei Mate 70 Air — the overall rating gap is 17 points.
What is the rating of the Huawei Mate 70 Air and the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro?
The Huawei Mate 70 Air has a MobileRank rating of 64/100, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro — 81/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Mate 70 Air or the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads on camera score (52/100 vs 38/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Mate 70 Air or the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads on performance (100/100 vs 69/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Mate 70 Air over the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro?
The Huawei Mate 70 Air 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.