Huawei nova Y61 vs Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
Comparing the Huawei nova Y61 (2022) and the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro (2026) on specs and benchmarks. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads — 81/100 vs 37/100 (a 44-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro has the bigger battery (8400 mAh vs 5000); the Huawei nova Y61 is noticeably lighter (188g vs 223g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei nova Y61
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
What makes Huawei nova Y61 better?
- Lighter: 188g vs 223g
- Better portability (57/100 vs 39/100)
What makes Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro better?
- Bigger battery: 8400 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 5W
- Better camera (52/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (88/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 39/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei nova Y61 vs the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro scores 44 points higher (81/100 vs 37/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads (52/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads (88/100 vs 43/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y61 (93/100 vs 39/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro notably outperforms the Huawei nova Y61 (52/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y61 (88/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova Y61 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro (57/100 vs 39/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei nova Y61 | Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | — | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 4701314 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 12873 | |
| Display | 6.5" IPS LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 1216x2688 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 185 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 8400 mAh | |
| Charging | 5W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 64GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | EMUI 12, no Google Play Services | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 5000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 164.3×75.8×8.9 mm | 163.0×76.0×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 188 g | 223 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Huawei nova Y61
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 5MP
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Huawei nova Y61
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2688
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei nova Y61
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 5W
- No wireless charging
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 80W
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y61 (93/100 vs 39/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro notably outperforms the Huawei nova Y61 (52/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y61 (88/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova Y61 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro (57/100 vs 39/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei nova Y61 or the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y61 by 44 points (81/100 vs 37/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei nova Y61 and the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro?
The Huawei nova Y61 has a MobileRank rating of 37/100, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro — 81/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei nova Y61 or the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads on camera score (52/100 vs 30/100).
Should you choose the Huawei nova Y61 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.