Huawei nova 12 Pro vs Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
The Huawei nova 12 Pro (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 56/100 (a 25-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro has the bigger battery (8400 mAh vs 4600); the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (4,701,314 vs 1,117,236); the Huawei nova 12 Pro is noticeably lighter (201g vs 223g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei nova 12 Pro
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
What makes Huawei nova 12 Pro better?
- Faster charging: 100W vs 80W
- Lighter: 201g vs 223g
- Better portability (62/100 vs 39/100)
What makes Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4701314 vs 1117236
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 1325
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 4118
- Bigger battery: 8400 vs 4600 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 63/100)
- Better camera (52/100 vs 33/100)
- Longer battery life (88/100 vs 51/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 84/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei nova 12 Pro vs the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro scores 25 points higher (81/100 vs 56/100). 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 33/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads (88/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 12 Pro (100/100 vs 63/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro is a bit better (93/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro notably outperforms the Huawei nova 12 Pro (52/100 vs 33/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 12 Pro (88/100 vs 51/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 12 Pro notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro (62/100 vs 39/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei nova 12 Pro | Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Kirin 9000S | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 1117236 | 4701314 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1325 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4118 | 12873 | |
| Display | 6.8" OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1224x2776 | 1216x2688 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 185 Hz | |
| Battery | 4600 mAh | 8400 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 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 / 1TB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 4.0 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 5000 nits | |
| NFC | — | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 163.1×75.0×7.7 mm | 163.0×76.0×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 201 g | 223 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Huawei nova 12 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 8MP
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
- 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 12 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2688
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei nova 12 Pro
- 4600 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 80W
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei nova 12 Pro and Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads Huawei nova 12 Pro by 76.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 12 Pro (100/100 vs 63/100).
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 Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro notably outperforms the Huawei nova 12 Pro (52/100 vs 33/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 12 Pro (88/100 vs 51/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 12 Pro notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro (62/100 vs 39/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei nova 12 Pro or the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 12 Pro by 25 points (81/100 vs 56/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei nova 12 Pro and the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro?
The Huawei nova 12 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 56/100, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro — 81/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei nova 12 Pro or the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads on camera score (52/100 vs 33/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei nova 12 Pro 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 nova 12 Pro over the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro?
The Huawei nova 12 Pro 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.