Huawei nova 14 Lite vs Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+
Comparing the Huawei nova 14 Lite (2025) and the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ (2026) on specs and benchmarks. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ leads — 83/100 vs 59/100 (a 24-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ has the bigger battery (8400 mAh vs 5500); the Huawei nova 14 Lite is noticeably lighter (191g vs 223g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei nova 14 Lite
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+
What makes Huawei nova 14 Lite better?
- Lighter: 191g vs 223g
- Better portability (72/100 vs 39/100)
What makes Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ better?
- Bigger battery: 8400 vs 5500 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 66W
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 120Hz
- Better camera (52/100 vs 44/100)
- Longer battery life (97/100 vs 59/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 80/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei nova 14 Lite vs the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ scores 24 points higher (83/100 vs 59/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ leads (97/100 vs 59/100). 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 14 Lite (97/100 vs 59/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 14 Lite significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ (72/100 vs 39/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei nova 14 Lite | Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | — | 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 | 5500 mAh | 8400 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 120W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 5.1 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 5000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP65 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 161.8×75.5×7.2 mm | 163.0×76.0×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 191 g | 223 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Huawei nova 14 Lite
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 50MP
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Huawei nova 14 Lite
- 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 14 Lite
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- 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 14 Lite (97/100 vs 59/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 14 Lite significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ (72/100 vs 39/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei nova 14 Lite or the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 14 Lite by 24 points (83/100 vs 59/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei nova 14 Lite and the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+?
The Huawei nova 14 Lite has a MobileRank rating of 59/100, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ — 83/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei nova 14 Lite 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 14 Lite 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.