Huawei nova 12 vs Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro
The Huawei nova 12 (2023) runs on the Kirin 830, 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 — 77/100 vs 34/100 (a 43-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 4600); the Huawei nova 12 is noticeably lighter (191g vs 230g).
Huawei nova 12
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro
- Faster charging: 100W vs 80W
- Lighter: 191g vs 230g
- Better design/ergonomics (61/100 vs 12/100)
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 4600 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (47/100 vs 41/100)
- Longer battery life (82/100 vs 46/100)
- Better value for money (65/100 vs 55/100)
Comparing the Huawei nova 12 vs the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro scores 43 points higher (77/100 vs 34/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads (97/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads (82/100 vs 46/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads (65/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 12 (97/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro is a bit better (47/100 vs 41/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 12 (82/100 vs 46/100). In the "design" category, the Huawei nova 12 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (61/100 vs 12/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro is a bit better (65/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Huawei nova 12 | Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Kirin 830 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 4416758 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 11033 | |
| Display | 6.7" OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1084x2412 | 1216x2688 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 4600 mAh | 7500 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 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 | 161.5×75.4×7.0 mm | 163.8×76.5×8.9 mm | |
| Weight | 191 g | 230 g | |
| Price | — | $649 |
Huawei nova 12
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 60MP
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Huawei nova 12
- 6.7" OLED
- Resolution: 1084x2412
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2688
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Huawei nova 12
- 4600 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 80W
Huawei nova 12
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 12 (97/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro is a bit better (47/100 vs 41/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 12 (82/100 vs 46/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Huawei nova 12 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (61/100 vs 12/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro is a bit better (65/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Huawei nova 12 or the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 12 by 43 points (77/100 vs 34/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei nova 12 and the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro?
The Huawei nova 12 has a MobileRank rating of 34/100, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro — 77/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei nova 12 or the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads on camera score (47/100 vs 41/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei nova 12 or the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads on performance (97/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Huawei nova 12 over the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro?
The Huawei nova 12 is a better fit for everyday use. The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.