Huawei nova 14 Ultra vs Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
The Huawei nova 14 Ultra (2025) runs on the Kirin 8020, 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 68/100 (a 13-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro has the bigger battery (8400 mAh vs 5500); the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (4,701,314 vs 1,156,650); the Huawei nova 14 Ultra is noticeably lighter (204g vs 223g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei nova 14 Ultra
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
What makes Huawei nova 14 Ultra better?
- Faster charging: 100W vs 80W
- Lighter: 204g vs 223g
- Better camera (66/100 vs 52/100)
- Better portability (59/100 vs 39/100)
What makes Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4701314 vs 1156650
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 1389
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 4125
- Bigger battery: 8400 vs 5500 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 65/100)
- Longer battery life (88/100 vs 66/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 85/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei nova 14 Ultra vs the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro scores 13 points higher (81/100 vs 68/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads (100/100 vs 65/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei nova 14 Ultra leads (66/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads (88/100 vs 66/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 14 Ultra (100/100 vs 65/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro is a bit better (93/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei nova 14 Ultra is a bit better (66/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro notably outperforms the Huawei nova 14 Ultra (88/100 vs 66/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 14 Ultra notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro (59/100 vs 39/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei nova 14 Ultra | Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Kirin 8020 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 1156650 | 4701314 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1389 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4125 | 12873 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1272x2860 | 1216x2688 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 185 Hz | |
| Battery | 5500 mAh | 8400 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 5.0 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 5500 nits | 5000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 163.4×75.6×7.8 mm | 163.0×76.0×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 204 g | 223 g | |
| Launch price | $565 | — |
Camera comparison
Huawei nova 14 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.4-4.0
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Huawei nova 14 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1272x2860
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2688
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei nova 14 Ultra
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 80W
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei nova 14 Ultra and Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads Huawei nova 14 Ultra by 75.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 14 Ultra (100/100 vs 65/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro is a bit better (93/100 vs 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei nova 14 Ultra is a bit better (66/100 vs 52/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro notably outperforms the Huawei nova 14 Ultra (88/100 vs 66/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 14 Ultra notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro (59/100 vs 39/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei nova 14 Ultra or the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro is noticeably better than the Huawei nova 14 Ultra — the overall rating gap is 13 points.
What is the rating of the Huawei nova 14 Ultra and the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro?
The Huawei nova 14 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 68/100, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro — 81/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei nova 14 Ultra or the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro?
The Huawei nova 14 Ultra leads on camera score (66/100 vs 52/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei nova 14 Ultra or the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads on performance (100/100 vs 65/100).
Should you choose the Huawei nova 14 Ultra over the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro?
The Huawei nova 14 Ultra is a better fit for active users. The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.