Huawei nova 3 vs Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+
The Huawei nova 3 (2018) runs on the Hisilicon Kirin 970, 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 32/100 (a 51-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ has the bigger battery (8400 mAh vs 3750); the main camera is 16 MP vs 50 MP; the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ is faster in AnTuTu (5,195,978 vs 470,805); the Huawei nova 3 is noticeably lighter (166g vs 223g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei nova 3
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+
What makes Huawei nova 3 better?
- Lighter: 166g vs 223g
- Better portability (87/100 vs 39/100)
What makes Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5195978 vs 470805
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 420
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 1617
- Bigger battery: 8400 vs 3750 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 16MP
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 34/100)
- Better camera (52/100 vs 17/100)
- Longer battery life (97/100 vs 16/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 58/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei nova 3 vs the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ scores 51 points higher (83/100 vs 32/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ leads (100/100 vs 34/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ leads (52/100 vs 17/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ leads (97/100 vs 16/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 3 (100/100 vs 34/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 3 (93/100 vs 58/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 3 (52/100 vs 17/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 3 (97/100 vs 16/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 3 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ (87/100 vs 39/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei nova 3 | Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Hisilicon Kirin 970 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 470805 | 5195978 | |
| Geekbench Single | 420 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1617 | 12873 | |
| Display | 6.3" IPS LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 1216x2688 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 185 Hz | |
| Battery | 3750 mAh | 8400 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 120W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 16 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 24 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 8TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 8.1 (Oreo), upgradable to Android 9.0 (Pie); EMUI 9 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 5000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 157.0×73.7×7.3 mm | 163.0×76.0×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 166 g | 223 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Huawei nova 3
- Main: 16MP f/1.8
- Front: 24MP
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Huawei nova 3
- 6.3" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: —
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2688
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei nova 3
- 3750 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 80W
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei nova 3 and Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ leads Huawei nova 3 by 90.9% 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 3 (100/100 vs 34/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 3 (93/100 vs 58/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 3 (52/100 vs 17/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 3 (97/100 vs 16/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 3 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ (87/100 vs 39/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei nova 3 or the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 3 by 51 points (83/100 vs 32/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei nova 3 and the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+?
The Huawei nova 3 has a MobileRank rating of 32/100, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ — 83/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei nova 3 or the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ leads on camera score (52/100 vs 17/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei nova 3 or the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ leads on performance (100/100 vs 34/100).
Should you choose the Huawei nova 3 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.