Huawei Pura X Max vs Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
The Huawei Pura X Max (2026) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9030 Pro, 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 70/100 (a 11-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro has the bigger battery (8400 mAh vs 5300); the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (4,701,314 vs 2,107,301); the Huawei Pura X Max is thinner (5.2mm vs 8.6mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Pura X Max
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
What makes Huawei Pura X Max better?
- Better camera (55/100 vs 52/100)
- Better portability (58/100 vs 39/100)
What makes Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4701314 vs 2107301
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 1680
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 6200
- Bigger battery: 8400 vs 5300 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 66W
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 120Hz
- Faster wireless charging: 80W vs 50W
- Lighter: 223g vs 229g
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 77/100)
- Longer battery life (88/100 vs 72/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 81/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Pura X Max vs the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro scores 11 points higher (81/100 vs 70/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads (100/100 vs 77/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads (88/100 vs 72/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro notably outperforms the Huawei Pura X Max (100/100 vs 77/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro is a bit better (93/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura X Max and the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro are nearly equal (55/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro notably outperforms the Huawei Pura X Max (88/100 vs 72/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei Pura X Max notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro (58/100 vs 39/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Pura X Max | Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 9030 Pro | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 2107301 | 4701314 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1680 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6200 | 12873 | |
| Display | 7.7" Foldable LTPO2 OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1828x2584 | 1216x2688 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 185 Hz | |
| Battery | 5300 mAh | 8400 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 6.1 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2500 nits | 5000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP58/IP59 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 166.5×120.0×5.2 mm | 163.0×76.0×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 229 g | 223 g | |
| Launch price | $1520 | — |
Camera comparison
Huawei Pura X Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 8MP
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Huawei Pura X Max
- 7.7" Foldable LTPO2 OLED
- Resolution: 1828x2584
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2688
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Pura X Max
- 5300 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 50W
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 80W
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Pura X Max and Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads Huawei Pura X Max by 55.2% 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 notably outperforms the Huawei Pura X Max (100/100 vs 77/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro is a bit better (93/100 vs 81/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura X Max and the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro are nearly equal (55/100 vs 52/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro notably outperforms the Huawei Pura X Max (88/100 vs 72/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei Pura X Max notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro (58/100 vs 39/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Pura X Max or the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro is noticeably better than the Huawei Pura X Max — the overall rating gap is 11 points.
What is the rating of the Huawei Pura X Max and the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro?
The Huawei Pura X Max has a MobileRank rating of 70/100, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro — 81/100.
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Pura X Max or the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads on performance (100/100 vs 77/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Pura X Max over the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro?
The Huawei Pura X Max 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.