Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max vs Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+
The Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max (2025) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9030, 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 74/100 (a 9-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ has the bigger battery (8400 mAh vs 6000); the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ is faster in AnTuTu (5,195,978 vs 2,101,808); the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ is noticeably lighter (223g vs 239g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+
What makes Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max better?
- Better camera (68/100 vs 52/100)
What makes Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5195978 vs 2101808
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 1680
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 6200
- Bigger battery: 8400 vs 6000 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 100W
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 223g vs 239g
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 77/100)
- Longer battery life (97/100 vs 83/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 84/100)
- Better portability (39/100 vs 32/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max vs the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ scores 9 points higher (83/100 vs 74/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ leads (100/100 vs 77/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max leads (68/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ leads (97/100 vs 83/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max (100/100 vs 77/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ is a bit better (93/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ (68/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ is a bit better (97/100 vs 83/100). In the "portability" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ is a bit better (39/100 vs 32/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max | Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 9030 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 2101808 | 5195978 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1680 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6200 | 12873 | |
| Display | 6.9" OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1320x2848 | 1216x2688 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 185 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 8400 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 120W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 40 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 6.0 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 8000 nits | 5000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 164.4×79.0×8.3 mm | 163.0×76.0×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 239 g | 223 g | |
| Launch price | $1050 | — |
Camera comparison
Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 13MP
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max
- 6.9" OLED
- Resolution: 1320x2848
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2688
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 80W
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max and Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ leads Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max by 59.5% 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 80 Pro Max (100/100 vs 77/100).
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 Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ (68/100 vs 52/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ is a bit better (97/100 vs 83/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ is a bit better (39/100 vs 32/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max or the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ edges out the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max by just 9 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max and the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+?
The Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 74/100, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ — 83/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max or the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+?
The Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max leads on camera score (68/100 vs 52/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max or the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ leads on performance (100/100 vs 77/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max over the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+?
The Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max is a better fit for active users, 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.