Infinix S5 vs Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
The Infinix S5 (2019) runs on the MediaTek Helio P22, 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 23/100 (a 58-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro has the bigger battery (8400 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 16 MP vs 50 MP; the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (4,701,314 vs 177,554); the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro has NFC for contactless payments, the Infinix S5 doesn't; the Infinix S5 is noticeably lighter (178g vs 223g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Infinix S5
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
What makes Infinix S5 better?
- Lighter: 178g vs 223g
- Better portability (73/100 vs 39/100)
What makes Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4701314 vs 177554
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 233
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 723
- Bigger battery: 8400 vs 4000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 16MP
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 10/100)
- Better camera (52/100 vs 21/100)
- Longer battery life (88/100 vs 32/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 38/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Infinix S5 vs the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro scores 58 points higher (81/100 vs 23/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads (100/100 vs 10/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads (52/100 vs 21/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads (88/100 vs 32/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Infinix S5 (100/100 vs 10/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Infinix S5 (93/100 vs 38/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Infinix S5 (52/100 vs 21/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Infinix S5 (88/100 vs 32/100). In the "portability" category, the Infinix S5 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro (73/100 vs 39/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Infinix S5 | Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio P22 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 177554 | 4701314 | |
| Geekbench Single | 233 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 723 | 12873 | |
| Display | 6.6" IPS LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 1216x2688 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 185 Hz | |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 8400 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | — | 80W | |
| Main camera | 16 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 5 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 64GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 9.0 (Pie) | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 5000 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 164.0×76.0×7.9 mm | 163.0×76.0×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 178 g | 223 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Infinix S5
- Main: 16MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 32MP
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Infinix S5
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2688
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Battery and charging
Infinix S5
- 4000 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 80W
Overall performance score
We compared Infinix S5 and Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads Infinix S5 by 96.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Infinix S5 (100/100 vs 10/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Infinix S5 (93/100 vs 38/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Infinix S5 (52/100 vs 21/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Infinix S5 (88/100 vs 32/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Infinix S5 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro (73/100 vs 39/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Infinix S5 or the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Infinix S5 by 58 points (81/100 vs 23/100).
What is the rating of the Infinix S5 and the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro?
The Infinix S5 has a MobileRank rating of 23/100, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro — 81/100.
Which has the better camera: the Infinix S5 or the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads on camera score (52/100 vs 21/100).
Which is more powerful: the Infinix S5 or the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads on performance (100/100 vs 10/100).
Should you choose the Infinix S5 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.