Huawei Nova 15 Pro vs Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
The Huawei Nova 15 Pro (2026) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9010, 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 65/100 (a 16-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro has the bigger battery (8400 mAh vs 6500); the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (4,701,314 vs 1,181,469); the Huawei Nova 15 Pro is noticeably lighter (202g vs 223g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Nova 15 Pro
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
What makes Huawei Nova 15 Pro better?
- Faster charging: 100W vs 80W
- Lighter: 202g vs 223g
- Better portability (69/100 vs 39/100)
What makes Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4701314 vs 1181469
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 1421
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 4323
- Bigger battery: 8400 vs 6500 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 66/100)
- Better camera (52/100 vs 50/100)
- Longer battery life (88/100 vs 70/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 85/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Nova 15 Pro vs the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro scores 16 points higher (81/100 vs 65/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads (100/100 vs 66/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads (88/100 vs 70/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei Nova 15 Pro (100/100 vs 66/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro is a bit better (93/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro and the Huawei Nova 15 Pro are nearly equal (52/100 vs 50/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro notably outperforms the Huawei Nova 15 Pro (88/100 vs 70/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei Nova 15 Pro significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro (69/100 vs 39/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Nova 15 Pro | Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 9010 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 1181469 | 4701314 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1421 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4323 | 12873 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2856x1320 | 1216x2688 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 185 Hz | |
| Battery | 6500 mAh | 8400 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | EMUI 15 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 4000 nits | 5000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP65 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 163.0×78.0×6.9 mm | 163.0×76.0×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 202 g | 223 g | |
| Launch price | $619 | — |
Camera comparison
Huawei Nova 15 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 50MP
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Huawei Nova 15 Pro
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 2856x1320
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2688
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Nova 15 Pro
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 80W
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Nova 15 Pro and Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads Huawei Nova 15 Pro by 74.9% in our overall performance rating.
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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 15 Pro (100/100 vs 66/100).
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 Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro and the Huawei Nova 15 Pro are nearly equal (52/100 vs 50/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro notably outperforms the Huawei Nova 15 Pro (88/100 vs 70/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei Nova 15 Pro significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro (69/100 vs 39/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Nova 15 Pro or the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro is noticeably better than the Huawei Nova 15 Pro — the overall rating gap is 16 points.
What is the rating of the Huawei Nova 15 Pro and the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro?
The Huawei Nova 15 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 65/100, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro — 81/100.
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Nova 15 Pro or the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads on performance (100/100 vs 66/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Nova 15 Pro over the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro?
The Huawei Nova 15 Pro 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.