Huawei nova Y72 vs Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
The Huawei nova Y72 (2024) runs on the Kirin 710A, 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 32/100 (a 49-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro has the bigger battery (8400 mAh vs 6000); the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (4,701,314 vs 343,622); the Huawei nova Y72 is noticeably lighter (207g vs 223g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei nova Y72
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
What makes Huawei nova Y72 better?
- Lighter: 207g vs 223g
- Better portability (45/100 vs 39/100)
What makes Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4701314 vs 343622
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 318
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 1201
- Bigger battery: 8400 vs 6000 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 5W
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 25/100)
- Better camera (52/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (88/100 vs 51/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 31/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei nova Y72 vs the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro scores 49 points higher (81/100 vs 32/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads (100/100 vs 25/100). 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 51/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y72 (100/100 vs 25/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y72 (93/100 vs 31/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro notably outperforms the Huawei nova Y72 (52/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y72 (88/100 vs 51/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova Y72 is a bit better (45/100 vs 39/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei nova Y72 | Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Kirin 710A | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 343622 | 4701314 | |
| Geekbench Single | 318 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1201 | 12873 | |
| Display | 6.8" | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 1216x2688 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 185 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 8400 mAh | |
| Charging | 5W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | EMUI 12 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 5000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 168.3×77.7×8.9 mm | 163.0×76.0×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 207 g | 223 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Huawei nova Y72
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Huawei nova Y72
- 6.8"
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2688
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei nova Y72
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 5W
- No wireless charging
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 80W
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei nova Y72 and Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads Huawei nova Y72 by 92.7% 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 Y72 (100/100 vs 25/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y72 (93/100 vs 31/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro notably outperforms the Huawei nova Y72 (52/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y72 (88/100 vs 51/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova Y72 is a bit better (45/100 vs 39/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei nova Y72 or the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y72 by 49 points (81/100 vs 32/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei nova Y72 and the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro?
The Huawei nova Y72 has a MobileRank rating of 32/100, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro — 81/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei nova Y72 or the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads on camera score (52/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei nova Y72 or the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads on performance (100/100 vs 25/100).
Should you choose the Huawei nova Y72 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.