Infinix Note 40 vs Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
The Infinix Note 40 (2024) runs on the MediaTek Helio G99 Ultimate, 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 50/100 (a 31-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro has the bigger battery (8400 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 108 MP vs 50 MP; the Infinix Note 40 is noticeably lighter (190g vs 223g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Infinix Note 40
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
What makes Infinix Note 40 better?
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 190g vs 223g
- Better portability (67/100 vs 39/100)
What makes Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 760
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 1890
- Bigger battery: 8400 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 45W
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 120Hz
- Faster wireless charging: 80W vs 20W
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 38/100)
- Better camera (52/100 vs 46/100)
- Longer battery life (88/100 vs 57/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 79/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Infinix Note 40 vs the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro scores 31 points higher (81/100 vs 50/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads (100/100 vs 38/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads (88/100 vs 57/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Infinix Note 40 (100/100 vs 38/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro is a bit better (93/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro is a bit better (52/100 vs 46/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Infinix Note 40 (88/100 vs 57/100). In the "portability" category, the Infinix Note 40 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro (67/100 vs 39/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Infinix Note 40 | Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G99 Ultimate | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 4701314 | |
| Geekbench Single | 760 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1890 | 12873 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2436 | 1216x2688 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 185 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 8400 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 20W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 108 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 14, XOS 14 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1300 nits | 5000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 164.1×74.5×7.8 mm | 163.0×76.0×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 190 g | 223 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Infinix Note 40
- Main: 108MP f/1.9
- Front: 32MP
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Infinix Note 40
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2436
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2688
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Battery and charging
Infinix Note 40
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- Wireless: 20W
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 80W
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Infinix Note 40 (100/100 vs 38/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro is a bit better (93/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro is a bit better (52/100 vs 46/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Infinix Note 40 (88/100 vs 57/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Infinix Note 40 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro (67/100 vs 39/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Infinix Note 40 or the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Infinix Note 40 by 31 points (81/100 vs 50/100).
What is the rating of the Infinix Note 40 and the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro?
The Infinix Note 40 has a MobileRank rating of 50/100, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro — 81/100.
Which has the better camera: the Infinix Note 40 or the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads on camera score (52/100 vs 46/100).
Which is more powerful: the Infinix Note 40 or the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads on performance (100/100 vs 38/100).
Should you choose the Infinix Note 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.