Huawei P50 vs Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
The Huawei P50 (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888, 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 54/100 (a 27-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro has the bigger battery (8400 mAh vs 4100); the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (4,701,314 vs 1,135,878); the Huawei P50 is noticeably lighter (181g vs 223g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei P50
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
What makes Huawei P50 better?
- Lighter: 181g vs 223g
- Better portability (71/100 vs 39/100)
What makes Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4701314 vs 1135878
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 1500
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 3537
- Bigger battery: 8400 vs 4100 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 66W
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 64/100)
- Better camera (52/100 vs 41/100)
- Longer battery life (88/100 vs 34/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 72/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei P50 vs the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro scores 27 points higher (81/100 vs 54/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads (100/100 vs 64/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads (52/100 vs 41/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads (88/100 vs 34/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei P50 (100/100 vs 64/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro notably outperforms the Huawei P50 (93/100 vs 72/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro is a bit better (52/100 vs 41/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei P50 (88/100 vs 34/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei P50 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro (71/100 vs 39/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei P50 | Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 1135878 | 4701314 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1500 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3537 | 12873 | |
| Display | 6.5" OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2700x1224 | 1216x2688 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 185 Hz | |
| Battery | 4100 mAh | 8400 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 2 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 5000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 156.5×73.8×7.9 mm | 163.0×76.0×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 181 g | 223 g | |
| Launch price | $700 | — |
Camera comparison
Huawei P50
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 13MP
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Huawei P50
- 6.5" OLED
- Resolution: 2700x1224
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2688
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei P50
- 4100 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- No wireless charging
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 80W
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei P50 and Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads Huawei P50 by 75.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei P50 (100/100 vs 64/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro notably outperforms the Huawei P50 (93/100 vs 72/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro is a bit better (52/100 vs 41/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei P50 (88/100 vs 34/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei P50 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro (71/100 vs 39/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei P50 or the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei P50 by 27 points (81/100 vs 54/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei P50 and the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro?
The Huawei P50 has a MobileRank rating of 54/100, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro — 81/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei P50 or the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads on camera score (52/100 vs 41/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei P50 or the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads on performance (100/100 vs 64/100).
Should you choose the Huawei P50 over the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro?
The Huawei P50 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.