Huawei nova 12i vs Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+
The Huawei nova 12i (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G, 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 26/100 (a 51-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 108 MP vs 50 MP; the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ is faster in AnTuTu (4,592,636 vs 421,228); the Huawei nova 12i is noticeably lighter (199g vs 230g).
Huawei nova 12i
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 199g vs 230g
- Better design/ergonomics (51/100 vs 12/100)
- Better value for money (55/100 vs 51/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 4592636 vs 421228
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 412
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 1410
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 40W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (47/100 vs 35/100)
- Longer battery life (92/100 vs 41/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 50/100)
Comparing the Huawei nova 12i vs the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ scores 51 points higher (77/100 vs 26/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ leads (97/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ leads (47/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ leads (92/100 vs 41/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 12i (97/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 12i (100/100 vs 50/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ is a bit better (47/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 12i (92/100 vs 41/100). In the "design" category, the Huawei nova 12i significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ (51/100 vs 12/100). In the "value for money" category, the Huawei nova 12i and the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ are nearly equal (55/100 vs 51/100).
| Specification | Huawei nova 12i | Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 421228 | 4592636 | |
| Geekbench Single | 412 | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1410 | 11033 | |
| Display | 6.7" IPS LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2388 | 1216x2688 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 7500 mAh | |
| Charging | 40W | 120W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 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 / 1TB | |
| OS | EMUI 14, no Google Play Services | Android 16 | |
| NFC | yes | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.3×74.7×8.4 mm | — | |
| Weight | 199 g | 230 g | |
| Price | — | $860 |
Huawei nova 12i
- Main: 108MP f/f/1.9
- Front: 8MP
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Huawei nova 12i
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2388
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2688
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Huawei nova 12i
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 40W
- No wireless charging
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 80W
We compared Huawei nova 12i and Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ leads Huawei nova 12i by 90.8% in our overall performance rating.
Huawei nova 12i
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 12i (97/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 12i (100/100 vs 50/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ is a bit better (47/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 12i (92/100 vs 41/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Huawei nova 12i significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ (51/100 vs 12/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Huawei nova 12i and the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ are nearly equal (55/100 vs 51/100).
Which is better: the Huawei nova 12i or the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 12i by 51 points (77/100 vs 26/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei nova 12i and the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+?
The Huawei nova 12i has a MobileRank rating of 26/100, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ — 77/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei nova 12i or the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ leads on camera score (47/100 vs 35/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei nova 12i 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 12i over the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+?
The Huawei nova 12i 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.