Huawei nova 12 vs Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+
The Huawei nova 12 (2023) runs on the Kirin 830, 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 — 83/100 vs 57/100 (a 26-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ has the bigger battery (8400 mAh vs 4600); the Huawei nova 12 is noticeably lighter (191g vs 223g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei nova 12
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+
What makes Huawei nova 12 better?
- Lighter: 191g vs 223g
- Better portability (75/100 vs 39/100)
What makes Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ better?
- Bigger battery: 8400 vs 4600 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 100W
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 120Hz
- Better camera (52/100 vs 44/100)
- Longer battery life (97/100 vs 51/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 80/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei nova 12 vs the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ scores 26 points higher (83/100 vs 57/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ leads (97/100 vs 51/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ is a bit better (93/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ is a bit better (52/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 12 (97/100 vs 51/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 12 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ (75/100 vs 39/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei nova 12 | Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Kirin 830 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 5195978 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 12873 | |
| Display | 6.7" OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1084x2412 | 1216x2688 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 185 Hz | |
| Battery | 4600 mAh | 8400 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 120W | |
| 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 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 5000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 161.5×75.4×7.0 mm | 163.0×76.0×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 191 g | 223 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Huawei nova 12
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 60MP
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+
- 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 12 Pro+
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2688
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei nova 12
- 4600 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 80W
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ is a bit better (93/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ is a bit better (52/100 vs 44/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 12 (97/100 vs 51/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 12 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ (75/100 vs 39/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei nova 12 or the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 12 by 26 points (83/100 vs 57/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei nova 12 and the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+?
The Huawei nova 12 has a MobileRank rating of 57/100, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ — 83/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei nova 12 or the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ leads on camera score (52/100 vs 44/100).
Should you choose the Huawei nova 12 over the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.