Huawei nova 5z vs Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
The Huawei nova 5z (2019) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 810, 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 42/100 (a 39-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro has the bigger battery (8400 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (4,701,314 vs 565,851); the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro has NFC for contactless payments, the Huawei nova 5z doesn't; the Huawei nova 5z is noticeably lighter (178g vs 223g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei nova 5z
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
What makes Huawei nova 5z better?
- Lighter: 178g vs 223g
- Better portability (69/100 vs 39/100)
What makes Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4701314 vs 565851
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 797
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 2120
- Bigger battery: 8400 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 20W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 45/100)
- Better camera (52/100 vs 39/100)
- Longer battery life (88/100 vs 22/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 58/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei nova 5z vs the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro scores 39 points higher (81/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads (100/100 vs 45/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads (52/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads (88/100 vs 22/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 5z (100/100 vs 45/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 5z (93/100 vs 58/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro is a bit better (52/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 5z (88/100 vs 22/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 5z significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro (69/100 vs 39/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei nova 5z | Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 810 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 565851 | 4701314 | |
| Geekbench Single | 797 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2120 | 12873 | |
| Display | 6.3" LTPS IPS LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 1216x2688 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 185 Hz | |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 8400 mAh | |
| Charging | 20W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 9.0 (Pie), EMUI 9.1 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 5000 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 156.1×73.9×8.3 mm | 163.0×76.0×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 178 g | 223 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Huawei nova 5z
- Main: 48MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Huawei nova 5z
- 6.3" LTPS 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 5z
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 20W
- No wireless charging
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 80W
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei nova 5z and Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads Huawei nova 5z by 88.0% 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 5z (100/100 vs 45/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 5z (93/100 vs 58/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro is a bit better (52/100 vs 39/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 5z (88/100 vs 22/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 5z significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro (69/100 vs 39/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei nova 5z or the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 5z by 39 points (81/100 vs 42/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei nova 5z and the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro?
The Huawei nova 5z has a MobileRank rating of 42/100, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro — 81/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei nova 5z or the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads on camera score (52/100 vs 39/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei nova 5z or the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads on performance (100/100 vs 45/100).
Should you choose the Huawei nova 5z 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.