Huawei Mate 80 Pro vs Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+
The Huawei Mate 80 Pro (2026) 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 5700); the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ is faster in AnTuTu (5,195,978 vs 1,725,229); the Huawei Mate 80 Pro is noticeably lighter (207g vs 223g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Mate 80 Pro
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+
What makes Huawei Mate 80 Pro better?
- Lighter: 207g vs 223g
- Better camera (67/100 vs 52/100)
- Better portability (55/100 vs 39/100)
What makes Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5195978 vs 1725229
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 1680
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 6200
- Bigger battery: 8400 vs 5700 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 100W
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 75/100)
- Longer battery life (97/100 vs 81/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 85/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Mate 80 Pro 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 75/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro leads (67/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ leads (97/100 vs 81/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 80 Pro (100/100 vs 75/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ is a bit better (93/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ (67/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 80 Pro (97/100 vs 81/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ (55/100 vs 39/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Mate 80 Pro | Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 9030 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 1725229 | 5195978 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1680 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6200 | 12873 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2844x1260 | 1216x2688 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 185 Hz | |
| Battery | 5700 mAh | 8400 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 120W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 40 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 48 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 5.0 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 5000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 161.9×76.0×8.0 mm | 163.0×76.0×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 207 g | 223 g | |
| Launch price | $1299 | — |
Camera comparison
Huawei Mate 80 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 48MP
- Front: 13MP
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Huawei Mate 80 Pro
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 2844x1260
- 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
- 5700 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 and Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ leads Huawei Mate 80 Pro by 66.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 80 Pro (100/100 vs 75/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ is a bit better (93/100 vs 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ (67/100 vs 52/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 80 Pro (97/100 vs 81/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ (55/100 vs 39/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Mate 80 Pro or the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ edges out the Huawei Mate 80 Pro by just 9 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Huawei Mate 80 Pro and the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+?
The Huawei Mate 80 Pro 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 or the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+?
The Huawei Mate 80 Pro leads on camera score (67/100 vs 52/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Mate 80 Pro or the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ leads on performance (100/100 vs 75/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Mate 80 Pro over the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+?
The Huawei Mate 80 Pro 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.