Huawei Nova 16 Pro vs Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+
The Huawei Nova 16 Pro (2026) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9010s, 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 76/100 (a 7-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ has the bigger battery (8400 mAh vs 7000); the main camera is 200 MP vs 50 MP; the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ is faster in AnTuTu (5,195,978 vs 1,177,196); the Huawei Nova 16 Pro is thinner (7.1mm vs 8.6mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Nova 16 Pro
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+
What makes Huawei Nova 16 Pro better?
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 218g vs 223g
- Better camera (94/100 vs 52/100)
- Better portability (58/100 vs 39/100)
What makes Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5195978 vs 1177196
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 1421
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 4323
- Bigger battery: 8400 vs 7000 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 100W
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 65/100)
- Longer battery life (97/100 vs 72/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 85/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Nova 16 Pro vs the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ scores 7 points higher (83/100 vs 76/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ leads (100/100 vs 65/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Nova 16 Pro leads (94/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ leads (97/100 vs 72/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ significantly outperforms the Huawei Nova 16 Pro (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 16 Pro significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ (94/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ notably outperforms the Huawei Nova 16 Pro (97/100 vs 72/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei Nova 16 Pro notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ (58/100 vs 39/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Nova 16 Pro | Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 9010s | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 1177196 | 5195978 | |
| 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 | 7000 mAh | 8400 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 120W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 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 6.1 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 5000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP65 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 163.0×78.0×7.1 mm | 163.0×76.0×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 218 g | 223 g | |
| Launch price | $545 | — |
Camera comparison
Huawei Nova 16 Pro
- Main: 200MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Huawei Nova 16 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 16 Pro
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 80W
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Nova 16 Pro and Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ leads Huawei Nova 16 Pro by 77.3% 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 16 Pro (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 16 Pro significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ (94/100 vs 52/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ notably outperforms the Huawei Nova 16 Pro (97/100 vs 72/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei Nova 16 Pro notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ (58/100 vs 39/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Nova 16 Pro or the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ edges out the Huawei Nova 16 Pro by just 7 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Huawei Nova 16 Pro and the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+?
The Huawei Nova 16 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 76/100, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ — 83/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Nova 16 Pro or the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+?
The Huawei Nova 16 Pro leads on camera score (94/100 vs 52/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Nova 16 Pro 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 16 Pro over the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+?
The Huawei Nova 16 Pro is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts. The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.