Huawei nova Flip S vs Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+
The Huawei nova Flip S (2025) runs on the Kirin 8030, 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 57/100 (a 26-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ has the bigger battery (8400 mAh vs 4440); the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ is faster in AnTuTu (5,195,978 vs 1,146,138); the Huawei nova Flip S is noticeably lighter (195g vs 223g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei nova Flip S
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+
What makes Huawei nova Flip S better?
- Lighter: 195g vs 223g
- Better portability (73/100 vs 39/100)
What makes Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5195978 vs 1146138
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 1389
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 4125
- Bigger battery: 8400 vs 4440 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 66W
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 65/100)
- Better camera (52/100 vs 40/100)
- Longer battery life (97/100 vs 41/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 82/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei nova Flip S vs the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ scores 26 points higher (83/100 vs 57/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ leads (100/100 vs 65/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ leads (52/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ leads (97/100 vs 41/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Flip S (100/100 vs 65/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ is a bit better (93/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ is a bit better (52/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Flip S (97/100 vs 41/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova Flip S significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ (73/100 vs 39/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei nova Flip S | Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Kirin 8030 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 1146138 | 5195978 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1389 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4125 | 12873 | |
| Display | 6.9" Foldable LTPO OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1136x2690 | 1216x2688 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 185 Hz | |
| Battery | 4440 mAh | 8400 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 120W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 5.1 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 5000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 169.8×75.4×6.9 mm | 163.0×76.0×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 195 g | 223 g | |
| Launch price | $700 | — |
Camera comparison
Huawei nova Flip S
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Huawei nova Flip S
- 6.9" Foldable LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1136x2690
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2688
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei nova Flip S
- 4440 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- No wireless charging
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 80W
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei nova Flip S and Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ leads Huawei nova Flip S by 77.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Flip S (100/100 vs 65/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ is a bit better (93/100 vs 82/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ is a bit better (52/100 vs 40/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Flip S (97/100 vs 41/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova Flip S significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ (73/100 vs 39/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei nova Flip S or the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Flip S by 26 points (83/100 vs 57/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei nova Flip S and the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+?
The Huawei nova Flip S has a MobileRank rating of 57/100, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ — 83/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei nova Flip S or the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ leads on camera score (52/100 vs 40/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei nova Flip S 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 Flip S over the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+?
The Huawei nova Flip S is a better fit for active users. The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.