Infinix Hot 40 vs Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
The Infinix Hot 40 (2023) runs on the MediaTek Helio G88, 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 39/100 (a 42-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 365,001); the Infinix Hot 40 is noticeably lighter (196g vs 223g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Infinix Hot 40
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
What makes Infinix Hot 40 better?
- Lighter: 196g vs 223g
- Better portability (59/100 vs 39/100)
What makes Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4701314 vs 365001
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 430
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 1375
- Bigger battery: 8400 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 33W
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 29/100)
- Better camera (52/100 vs 37/100)
- Longer battery life (88/100 vs 46/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 54/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Infinix Hot 40 vs the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro scores 42 points higher (81/100 vs 39/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads (100/100 vs 29/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads (52/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads (88/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Infinix Hot 40 (100/100 vs 29/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Infinix Hot 40 (93/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro notably outperforms the Infinix Hot 40 (52/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Infinix Hot 40 (88/100 vs 46/100). In the "portability" category, the Infinix Hot 40 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro (59/100 vs 39/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Infinix Hot 40 | Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G88 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 365001 | 4701314 | |
| Geekbench Single | 430 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1375 | 12873 | |
| Display | 6.8" IPS LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2460 | 1216x2688 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 185 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 8400 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 13, XOS 13.5 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 500 nits | 5000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 168.6×76.6×8.3 mm | 163.0×76.0×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 196 g | 223 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Infinix Hot 40
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Front: 32MP
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Infinix Hot 40
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2460
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2688
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Battery and charging
Infinix Hot 40
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 80W
Overall performance score
We compared Infinix Hot 40 and Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads Infinix Hot 40 by 92.2% 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 40 (100/100 vs 29/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Infinix Hot 40 (93/100 vs 54/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro notably outperforms the Infinix Hot 40 (52/100 vs 37/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Infinix Hot 40 (88/100 vs 46/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Infinix Hot 40 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro (59/100 vs 39/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Infinix Hot 40 or the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Infinix Hot 40 by 42 points (81/100 vs 39/100).
What is the rating of the Infinix Hot 40 and the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro?
The Infinix Hot 40 has a MobileRank rating of 39/100, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro — 81/100.
Which has the better camera: the Infinix Hot 40 or the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads on camera score (52/100 vs 37/100).
Which is more powerful: the Infinix Hot 40 or the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads on performance (100/100 vs 29/100).
Should you choose the Infinix Hot 40 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.