Infinix Hot 20S vs Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
The Infinix Hot 20S (2022) runs on the MediaTek Helio G96, 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 42/100 (a 39-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro has the bigger battery (8400 mAh vs 5000); the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (4,701,314 vs 493,222); the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro has NFC for contactless payments, the Infinix Hot 20S doesn't; the Infinix Hot 20S is noticeably lighter (202g vs 223g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Infinix Hot 20S
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
What makes Infinix Hot 20S better?
- Lighter: 202g vs 223g
- Better portability (52/100 vs 39/100)
What makes Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4701314 vs 493222
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 674
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 1793
- Bigger battery: 8400 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 18W
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 40/100)
- Better camera (52/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (88/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 66/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Infinix Hot 20S vs the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro scores 39 points higher (81/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads (100/100 vs 40/100). 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 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Infinix Hot 20S (100/100 vs 40/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro notably outperforms the Infinix Hot 20S (93/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro notably outperforms the Infinix Hot 20S (52/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Infinix Hot 20S (88/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Infinix Hot 20S is a bit better (52/100 vs 39/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Infinix Hot 20S | Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G96 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 493222 | 4701314 | |
| Geekbench Single | 674 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1793 | 12873 | |
| Display | 6.8" IPS LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2460 | 1216x2688 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 185 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 8400 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 12, XOS 12 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 500 nits | 5000 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 168.7×76.8×8.5 mm | 163.0×76.0×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 202 g | 223 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Infinix Hot 20S
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Front: 8MP
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Infinix Hot 20S
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2460
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2688
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Battery and charging
Infinix Hot 20S
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 80W
Overall performance score
We compared Infinix Hot 20S and Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads Infinix Hot 20S by 89.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Infinix Hot 20S (100/100 vs 40/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro notably outperforms the Infinix Hot 20S (93/100 vs 66/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro notably outperforms the Infinix Hot 20S (52/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Infinix Hot 20S (88/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Infinix Hot 20S is a bit better (52/100 vs 39/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Infinix Hot 20S or the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Infinix Hot 20S by 39 points (81/100 vs 42/100).
What is the rating of the Infinix Hot 20S and the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro?
The Infinix Hot 20S has a MobileRank rating of 42/100, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro — 81/100.
Which has the better camera: the Infinix Hot 20S 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 Infinix Hot 20S or the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads on performance (100/100 vs 40/100).
Should you choose the Infinix Hot 20S 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.