Huawei nova 13 vs Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+
The Huawei nova 13 (2024) runs on the Kirin 8000, 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 56/100 (a 27-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ has the bigger battery (8400 mAh vs 5000); the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ is faster in AnTuTu (5,195,978 vs 808,658); the Huawei nova 13 is noticeably lighter (195g vs 223g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei nova 13
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+
What makes Huawei nova 13 better?
- Lighter: 195g vs 223g
- Better portability (72/100 vs 39/100)
What makes Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5195978 vs 808658
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 909
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 2399
- Bigger battery: 8400 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 100W
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 51/100)
- Better camera (52/100 vs 44/100)
- Longer battery life (97/100 vs 60/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 80/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei nova 13 vs the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ scores 27 points higher (83/100 vs 56/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ leads (100/100 vs 51/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ leads (97/100 vs 60/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 13 (100/100 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 13 (97/100 vs 60/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 13 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ (72/100 vs 39/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei nova 13 | Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Kirin 8000 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 808658 | 5195978 | |
| Geekbench Single | 909 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2399 | 12873 | |
| Display | 6.7" OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1084x2412 | 1216x2688 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 185 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 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 | — | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 4.2 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 5000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 161.4×75.3×7.0 mm | 163.0×76.0×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 195 g | 223 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Huawei nova 13
- 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 13
- 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 13
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 80W
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei nova 13 and Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ leads Huawei nova 13 by 84.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 13 (100/100 vs 51/100).
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 13 (97/100 vs 60/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 13 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ (72/100 vs 39/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei nova 13 or the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 13 by 27 points (83/100 vs 56/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei nova 13 and the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+?
The Huawei nova 13 has a MobileRank rating of 56/100, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ — 83/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei nova 13 or the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ leads on camera score (52/100 vs 44/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei nova 13 or the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ leads on performance (100/100 vs 51/100).
Should you choose the Huawei nova 13 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.