Huawei nova Y91 vs Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+
The Huawei nova Y91 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G, 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 38/100 (a 45-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ has the bigger battery (8400 mAh vs 7000); the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ is faster in AnTuTu (5,195,978 vs 424,216); the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ has NFC for contactless payments, the Huawei nova Y91 doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei nova Y91
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+
What makes Huawei nova Y91 better?
- Lighter: 214g vs 223g
- Better portability (41/100 vs 39/100)
What makes Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5195978 vs 424216
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 412
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 1423
- Bigger battery: 8400 vs 7000 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 5W
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 31/100)
- Better camera (52/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (97/100 vs 55/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 52/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei nova Y91 vs the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ scores 45 points higher (83/100 vs 38/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ leads (100/100 vs 31/100). 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 (97/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y91 (100/100 vs 31/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y91 (93/100 vs 52/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ notably outperforms the Huawei nova Y91 (52/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y91 (97/100 vs 55/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova Y91 and the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ are nearly equal (41/100 vs 39/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei nova Y91 | Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 424216 | 5195978 | |
| Geekbench Single | 412 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1423 | 12873 | |
| Display | 7.0" IPS LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2376 | 1216x2688 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 185 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 8400 mAh | |
| Charging | 5W | 120W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | EMUI 13, no Google Play Services | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 5000 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 171.6×79.9×8.9 mm | 163.0×76.0×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 214 g | 223 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Huawei nova Y91
- 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 Y91
- 7.0" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2376
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2688
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei nova Y91
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 5W
- No wireless charging
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 80W
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei nova Y91 and Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ leads Huawei nova Y91 by 91.8% 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 Y91 (100/100 vs 31/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y91 (93/100 vs 52/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ notably outperforms the Huawei nova Y91 (52/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y91 (97/100 vs 55/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova Y91 and the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ are nearly equal (41/100 vs 39/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei nova Y91 or the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y91 by 45 points (83/100 vs 38/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei nova Y91 and the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+?
The Huawei nova Y91 has a MobileRank rating of 38/100, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ — 83/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei nova Y91 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 Y91 or the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ leads on performance (100/100 vs 31/100).
Should you choose the Huawei nova Y91 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.