Huawei Mate X5 vs Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
The Huawei Mate X5 (2023) runs on the Kirin 9000S, 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 5060); the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (4,701,314 vs 1,062,256); the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro is noticeably lighter (223g vs 243g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Mate X5
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
What makes Huawei Mate X5 better?
- Better portability (52/100 vs 39/100)
What makes Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4701314 vs 1062256
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 1325
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 4118
- Bigger battery: 8400 vs 5060 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 66W
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 120Hz
- Faster wireless charging: 80W vs 50W
- Lighter: 223g vs 243g
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 63/100)
- Better camera (52/100 vs 40/100)
- Longer battery life (88/100 vs 69/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 82/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Mate X5 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 63/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads (52/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads (88/100 vs 69/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate X5 (100/100 vs 63/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro is a bit better (93/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro is a bit better (52/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro notably outperforms the Huawei Mate X5 (88/100 vs 69/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei Mate X5 is a bit better (52/100 vs 39/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Mate X5 | Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Kirin 9000S | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 1062256 | 4701314 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1325 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4118 | 12873 | |
| Display | 7.8" Foldable OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2224x2496 | 1216x2688 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 185 Hz | |
| Battery | 5060 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 | 8 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 4.0 (China), EMUI (Europe), no Google Play Services | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 5000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IPX8 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 156.9×141.5×5.3 mm | 163.0×76.0×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 243 g | 223 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Huawei Mate X5
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 8MP
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Huawei Mate X5
- 7.8" Foldable OLED
- Resolution: 2224x2496
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2688
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Mate X5
- 5060 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 50W
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 80W
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Mate X5 and Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads Huawei Mate X5 by 77.4% 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 X5 (100/100 vs 63/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro is a bit better (93/100 vs 82/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro is a bit better (52/100 vs 40/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro notably outperforms the Huawei Mate X5 (88/100 vs 69/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei Mate X5 is a bit better (52/100 vs 39/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Mate X5 or the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate X5 by 21 points (81/100 vs 60/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei Mate X5 and the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro?
The Huawei Mate X5 has a MobileRank rating of 60/100, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro — 81/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Mate X5 or the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads on camera score (52/100 vs 40/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Mate X5 or the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads on performance (100/100 vs 63/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Mate X5 over the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro?
The Huawei Mate X5 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.