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 — 81/100 vs 57/100 (a 24-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?
- Faster charging: 100W vs 80W
- 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
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 120Hz
- Better camera (52/100 vs 44/100)
- Longer battery life (88/100 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 24 points higher (81/100 vs 57/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads (88/100 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 (88/100 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 | — | 4701314 | |
| 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 | 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 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: 80W
- 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 (88/100 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 24 points (81/100 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 — 81/100.
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.