Huawei Pocket S vs Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
The Huawei Pocket S (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G 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 — 81/100 vs 48/100 (a 33-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro has the bigger battery (8400 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 40 MP vs 50 MP; the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (4,701,314 vs 783,606); the Huawei Pocket S is noticeably lighter (190g vs 223g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Pocket S
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
What makes Huawei Pocket S better?
- Lighter: 190g vs 223g
- Better portability (73/100 vs 39/100)
What makes Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4701314 vs 783606
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 1017
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 2943
- Bigger battery: 8400 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 40W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 40MP
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 54/100)
- Better camera (52/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (88/100 vs 27/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 83/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Pocket S vs the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro scores 33 points higher (81/100 vs 48/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads (100/100 vs 54/100). 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 27/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei Pocket S (100/100 vs 54/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro is a bit better (93/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro notably outperforms the Huawei Pocket S (52/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei Pocket S (88/100 vs 27/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei Pocket S significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro (73/100 vs 39/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Pocket S | Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G 4G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 783606 | 4701314 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1017 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2943 | 12873 | |
| Display | 6.9" Foldable OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1188x2790 | 1216x2688 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 185 Hz | |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 8400 mAh | |
| Charging | 40W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 40 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 7 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 3.0 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 5000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 170.0×75.5×7.2 mm | 163.0×76.0×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 190 g | 223 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Huawei Pocket S
- Main: 40MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 7MP
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Huawei Pocket S
- 6.9" Foldable OLED
- Resolution: 1188x2790
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2688
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Pocket S
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 40W
- No wireless charging
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 80W
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Pocket S and Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads Huawei Pocket S by 83.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei Pocket S (100/100 vs 54/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro is a bit better (93/100 vs 83/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro notably outperforms the Huawei Pocket S (52/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei Pocket S (88/100 vs 27/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei Pocket S significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro (73/100 vs 39/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Pocket S or the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei Pocket S by 33 points (81/100 vs 48/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei Pocket S and the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro?
The Huawei Pocket S has a MobileRank rating of 48/100, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro — 81/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Pocket S 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 Pocket S or the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads on performance (100/100 vs 54/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Pocket S 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.