Huawei nova 3i vs Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
The Huawei nova 3i (2018) runs on the Hisilicon Kirin 710, 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 28/100 (a 53-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro has the bigger battery (8400 mAh vs 3340); the main camera is 16 MP vs 50 MP; the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (4,701,314 vs 336,905); the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro has NFC for contactless payments, the Huawei nova 3i doesn't; the Huawei nova 3i is noticeably lighter (169g vs 223g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei nova 3i
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
What makes Huawei nova 3i better?
- Lighter: 169g vs 223g
- Better portability (82/100 vs 39/100)
What makes Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4701314 vs 336905
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 362
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 1222
- Bigger battery: 8400 vs 3340 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 10W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 16MP
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 26/100)
- Better camera (52/100 vs 17/100)
- Longer battery life (88/100 vs 12/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 58/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei nova 3i vs the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro scores 53 points higher (81/100 vs 28/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads (100/100 vs 26/100). 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 (88/100 vs 12/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 3i (100/100 vs 26/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 3i (93/100 vs 58/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 3i (52/100 vs 17/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 3i (88/100 vs 12/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 3i significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro (82/100 vs 39/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei nova 3i | Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Hisilicon Kirin 710 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 336905 | 4701314 | |
| Geekbench Single | 362 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1222 | 12873 | |
| Display | 6.3" IPS LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 1216x2688 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 185 Hz | |
| Battery | 3340 mAh | 8400 mAh | |
| Charging | 10W | 80W | |
| 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 | 64GB / 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 8.1 (Oreo); EMUI 8.2 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 5000 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 157.6×75.2×7.6 mm | 163.0×76.0×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 169 g | 223 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Huawei nova 3i
- Main: 16MP f/2.2
- Front: 24MP
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Huawei nova 3i
- 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 3i
- 3340 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 80W
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei nova 3i and Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads Huawei nova 3i by 92.8% 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 3i (100/100 vs 26/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 3i (93/100 vs 58/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 3i (52/100 vs 17/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 3i (88/100 vs 12/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 3i significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro (82/100 vs 39/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei nova 3i or the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 3i by 53 points (81/100 vs 28/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei nova 3i and the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro?
The Huawei nova 3i has a MobileRank rating of 28/100, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro — 81/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei nova 3i 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 3i or the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads on performance (100/100 vs 26/100).
Should you choose the Huawei nova 3i 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.