Huawei nova 12 Lite vs Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro
The Huawei nova 12 Lite (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G 4G, while the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads — 80/100 vs 55/100 (a 25-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 4500); the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro is faster in AnTuTu (4,678,468 vs 783,606); the Huawei nova 12 Lite is noticeably lighter (168g vs 230g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei nova 12 Lite
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro
What makes Huawei nova 12 Lite better?
- Lighter: 168g vs 230g
- Better portability (90/100 vs 31/100)
What makes Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4678468 vs 783606
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1017
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 2943
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 66W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 54/100)
- Better camera (52/100 vs 44/100)
- Longer battery life (84/100 vs 42/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 80/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei nova 12 Lite vs the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro scores 25 points higher (80/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads (99/100 vs 54/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads (84/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 12 Lite (99/100 vs 54/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro is a bit better (93/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro is a bit better (52/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 12 Lite (84/100 vs 42/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 12 Lite significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (90/100 vs 31/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei nova 12 Lite | Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G 4G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 783606 | 4678468 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1017 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2943 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.7" OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1084x2412 | 1216x2688 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 4500 mAh | 7500 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 60 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 4.0 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1800 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IPX8 | |
| Dimensions | 161.3×75.0×6.9 mm | 163.8×76.5×8.9 mm | |
| Weight | 168 g | 230 g | |
| Launch price | — | $649 |
Camera comparison
Huawei nova 12 Lite
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 60MP
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Huawei nova 12 Lite
- 6.7" OLED
- Resolution: 1084x2412
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2688
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei nova 12 Lite
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- No wireless charging
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 80W
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei nova 12 Lite and Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads Huawei nova 12 Lite by 83.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Huawei nova 12 Lite
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 12 Lite (99/100 vs 54/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro is a bit better (93/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro is a bit better (52/100 vs 44/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 12 Lite (84/100 vs 42/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 12 Lite significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (90/100 vs 31/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei nova 12 Lite or the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 12 Lite by 25 points (80/100 vs 55/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei nova 12 Lite and the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro?
The Huawei nova 12 Lite has a MobileRank rating of 55/100, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro — 80/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei nova 12 Lite or the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads on camera score (52/100 vs 44/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei nova 12 Lite or the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads on performance (99/100 vs 54/100).
Should you choose the Huawei nova 12 Lite over the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.