Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max vs Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
The Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max (2026) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9030S, 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 72/100 (a 9-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 1,617,928).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
What makes Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max better?
- Faster charging: 100W vs 80W
- Better camera (74/100 vs 52/100)
What makes Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4701314 vs 1617928
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 1273
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 3894
- Bigger battery: 8400 vs 6000 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 223g vs 231g
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 67/100)
- Longer battery life (88/100 vs 83/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 85/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max vs the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro scores 9 points higher (81/100 vs 72/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads (100/100 vs 67/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max leads (74/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max (100/100 vs 67/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro is a bit better (93/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro (74/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro is a bit better (88/100 vs 83/100). In the "portability" category, both devices are on the same level — 39/100.
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max | Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 9030S | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 1617928 | 4701314 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1273 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3894 | 12873 | |
| Display | 6.9" LTPO OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1308x2880 | 1216x2688 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 185 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 8400 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 40 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 200 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 6.1 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 5000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 164.0×77.1×8.1 mm | 163.0×76.0×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 231 g | 223 g | |
| Launch price | $880 | — |
Camera comparison
Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 13MP
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max
- 6.9" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1308x2880
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2688
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 80W
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max and Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max by 65.6% 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 Pura 90 Pro Max (100/100 vs 67/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro is a bit better (93/100 vs 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro (74/100 vs 52/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro is a bit better (88/100 vs 83/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, both devices are on the same level — 39/100.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max or the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro edges out the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max by just 9 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max and the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro?
The Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 72/100, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro — 81/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max or the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro?
The Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max leads on camera score (74/100 vs 52/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max or the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads on performance (100/100 vs 67/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max over the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro?
The Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life. The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.