Huawei nova 12i vs Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China)
The Huawei nova 12i (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G, 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 40/100 (a 37-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 108 MP vs 50 MP; the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) is faster in AnTuTu (3,950,082 vs 424,216); the Huawei nova 12i is noticeably lighter (199g vs 230g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei nova 12i
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China)
What makes Huawei nova 12i better?
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 199g vs 230g
- Better portability (55/100 vs 31/100)
What makes Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3950082 vs 424216
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 412
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 1423
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 40W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 31/100)
- Better camera (52/100 vs 39/100)
- Longer battery life (71/100 vs 47/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 54/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei nova 12i vs the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China), the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) scores 37 points higher (77/100 vs 40/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) leads (98/100 vs 31/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) leads (52/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) leads (71/100 vs 47/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 12i (98/100 vs 31/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 12i (93/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) is a bit better (52/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) notably outperforms the Huawei nova 12i (71/100 vs 47/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 12i notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) (55/100 vs 31/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei nova 12i | Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 424216 | 3950082 | |
| Geekbench Single | 412 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1423 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.7" IPS LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2388 | 1216x2688 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 8000 mAh | |
| Charging | 40W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 108 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | EMUI 14, no Google Play Services | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1800 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IPX8 | |
| Dimensions | 163.3×74.7×8.4 mm | 163.8×76.5×8.9 mm | |
| Weight | 199 g | 230 g | |
| Launch price | — | $749 |
Camera comparison
Huawei nova 12i
- Main: 108MP f/1.9
- Front: 8MP
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China)
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Huawei nova 12i
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2388
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China)
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2688
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei nova 12i
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 40W
- No wireless charging
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China)
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei nova 12i and Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) leads Huawei nova 12i by 89.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Huawei nova 12i
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 12i (98/100 vs 31/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 12i (93/100 vs 54/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) is a bit better (52/100 vs 39/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) notably outperforms the Huawei nova 12i (71/100 vs 47/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 12i notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) (55/100 vs 31/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei nova 12i or the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China)?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 12i by 37 points (77/100 vs 40/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei nova 12i and the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China)?
The Huawei nova 12i has a MobileRank rating of 40/100, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) — 77/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei nova 12i or the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China)?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) leads on camera score (52/100 vs 39/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei nova 12i or the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China)?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) leads on performance (98/100 vs 31/100).
Should you choose the Huawei nova 12i over the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China)?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) is a better fit for gamers and power users.