Huawei nova 12 Pro vs Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China)
The Huawei nova 12 Pro (2023) runs on the Kirin 9000S, while the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) leads — 77/100 vs 56/100 (a 21-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 4600); the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) is faster in AnTuTu (3,950,082 vs 1,117,236); the Huawei nova 12 Pro is noticeably lighter (201g vs 230g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei nova 12 Pro
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China)
What makes Huawei nova 12 Pro better?
- Faster charging: 100W vs 80W
- Lighter: 201g vs 230g
- Better portability (62/100 vs 31/100)
What makes Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3950082 vs 1117236
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1325
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 4118
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 4600 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 63/100)
- Better camera (52/100 vs 33/100)
- Longer battery life (71/100 vs 51/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 84/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei nova 12 Pro vs the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China), the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) scores 21 points higher (77/100 vs 56/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) leads (98/100 vs 63/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) leads (52/100 vs 33/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) leads (71/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 12 Pro (98/100 vs 63/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) is a bit better (93/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) notably outperforms the Huawei nova 12 Pro (52/100 vs 33/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) notably outperforms the Huawei nova 12 Pro (71/100 vs 51/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) (62/100 vs 31/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei nova 12 Pro | Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Kirin 9000S | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1117236 | 3950082 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1325 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4118 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.8" OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1224x2776 | 1216x2688 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 4600 mAh | 8000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 4.0 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1800 nits | |
| NFC | — | yes | |
| Protection | — | IPX8 | |
| Dimensions | 163.1×75.0×7.7 mm | 163.8×76.5×8.9 mm | |
| Weight | 201 g | 230 g | |
| Launch price | — | $749 |
Camera comparison
Huawei nova 12 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 8MP
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China)
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Huawei nova 12 Pro
- 6.8" OLED
- Resolution: 1224x2776
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China)
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2688
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei nova 12 Pro
- 4600 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China)
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei nova 12 Pro and Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) leads Huawei nova 12 Pro by 71.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Huawei nova 12 Pro
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 12 Pro (98/100 vs 63/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) is a bit better (93/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) notably outperforms the Huawei nova 12 Pro (52/100 vs 33/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) notably outperforms the Huawei nova 12 Pro (71/100 vs 51/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) (62/100 vs 31/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei nova 12 Pro or the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China)?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 12 Pro by 21 points (77/100 vs 56/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei nova 12 Pro and the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China)?
The Huawei nova 12 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 56/100, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) — 77/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei nova 12 Pro or the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China)?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) leads on camera score (52/100 vs 33/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei nova 12 Pro or the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China)?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) leads on performance (98/100 vs 63/100).
Should you choose the Huawei nova 12 Pro over the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China)?
The Huawei nova 12 Pro is a better fit for active users. The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) is a better fit for gamers and power users.