Huawei nova 5T vs Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
The Huawei nova 5T (2019) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 980, 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 45/100 (a 36-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro has the bigger battery (8400 mAh vs 3750); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (4,701,314 vs 736,755); the Huawei nova 5T is noticeably lighter (174g vs 223g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei nova 5T
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
What makes Huawei nova 5T better?
- Lighter: 174g vs 223g
- Better portability (76/100 vs 39/100)
What makes Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4701314 vs 736755
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 928
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 2875
- Bigger battery: 8400 vs 3750 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 5W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 52/100)
- Better camera (52/100 vs 42/100)
- Longer battery life (88/100 vs 16/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 58/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei nova 5T vs the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro scores 36 points higher (81/100 vs 45/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads (100/100 vs 52/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads (52/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads (88/100 vs 16/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 5T (100/100 vs 52/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 5T (93/100 vs 58/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro is a bit better (52/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 5T (88/100 vs 16/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 5T significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro (76/100 vs 39/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei nova 5T | Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 980 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 736755 | 4701314 | |
| Geekbench Single | 928 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2875 | 12873 | |
| Display | 6.3" IPS LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 1216x2688 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 185 Hz | |
| Battery | 3750 mAh | 8400 mAh | |
| Charging | 5W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 16 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 9.0 (Pie), EMUI 9.1 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 5000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 154.3×74.0×7.8 mm | 163.0×76.0×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 174 g | 223 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Huawei nova 5T
- Main: 48MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 16MP
- Front: 32MP
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Huawei nova 5T
- 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 5T
- 3750 mAh
- Wired: 5W
- No wireless charging
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 80W
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei nova 5T and Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads Huawei nova 5T by 84.3% 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 5T (100/100 vs 52/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 5T (93/100 vs 58/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro is a bit better (52/100 vs 42/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 5T (88/100 vs 16/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 5T significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro (76/100 vs 39/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei nova 5T or the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 5T by 36 points (81/100 vs 45/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei nova 5T and the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro?
The Huawei nova 5T has a MobileRank rating of 45/100, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro — 81/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei nova 5T or the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads on camera score (52/100 vs 42/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei nova 5T or the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads on performance (100/100 vs 52/100).
Should you choose the Huawei nova 5T 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.