Huawei nova 12 vs Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China)
The Huawei nova 12 (2023) runs on the Kirin 830, 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 57/100 (a 20-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 4600); the Huawei nova 12 is noticeably lighter (191g vs 230g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei nova 12
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China)
What makes Huawei nova 12 better?
- Faster charging: 100W vs 80W
- Lighter: 191g vs 230g
- Better portability (75/100 vs 31/100)
What makes Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) better?
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 4600 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Better camera (52/100 vs 44/100)
- Longer battery life (71/100 vs 51/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 80/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei nova 12 vs the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China), the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) scores 20 points higher (77/100 vs 57/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) leads (71/100 vs 51/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) is a bit better (93/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) is a bit better (52/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) notably outperforms the Huawei nova 12 (71/100 vs 51/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 12 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) (75/100 vs 31/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei nova 12 | Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Kirin 830 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 3950082 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.7" OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1084x2412 | 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 | 60 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 4.0 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1800 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IPX8 | |
| Dimensions | 161.5×75.4×7.0 mm | 163.8×76.5×8.9 mm | |
| Weight | 191 g | 230 g | |
| Launch price | — | $749 |
Camera comparison
Huawei nova 12
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 60MP
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China)
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Huawei nova 12
- 6.7" OLED
- Resolution: 1084x2412
- 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
- 4600 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China)
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Huawei nova 12
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) is a bit better (93/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) is a bit better (52/100 vs 44/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) notably outperforms the Huawei nova 12 (71/100 vs 51/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 12 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) (75/100 vs 31/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei nova 12 or the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China)?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 12 by 20 points (77/100 vs 57/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei nova 12 and the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China)?
The Huawei nova 12 has a MobileRank rating of 57/100, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) — 77/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei nova 12 or the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China)?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) leads on camera score (52/100 vs 44/100).
Should you choose the Huawei nova 12 over the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China)?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) is a better fit for gamers and power users.