Lava Storm Lite vs Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
The Lava Storm Lite (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6400, 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 43/100 (a 38-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 581,041); the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro has NFC for contactless payments, the Lava Storm Lite doesn't; the Lava Storm Lite is noticeably lighter (196g vs 223g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Lava Storm Lite
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
What makes Lava Storm Lite better?
- Lighter: 196g vs 223g
- Better portability (59/100 vs 39/100)
What makes Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4701314 vs 581041
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 803
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 2047
- Bigger battery: 8400 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 15W
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 45/100)
- Better camera (52/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (88/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 55/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Lava Storm Lite vs the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro scores 38 points higher (81/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads (100/100 vs 45/100). 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 Lava Storm Lite (100/100 vs 45/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Lava Storm Lite (93/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro notably outperforms the Lava Storm Lite (52/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Lava Storm Lite (88/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Lava Storm Lite notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro (59/100 vs 39/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Lava Storm Lite | Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 6400 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 581041 | 4701314 | |
| Geekbench Single | 803 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2047 | 12873 | |
| Display | 6.8" IPS LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 1216x2688 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 185 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 8400 mAh | |
| Charging | 15W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 5000 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | IP64 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 168.8×78.1×8.3 mm | 163.0×76.0×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 196 g | 223 g | |
| Launch price | $89 | — |
Camera comparison
Lava Storm Lite
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 5MP
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Lava Storm Lite
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2688
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Battery and charging
Lava Storm Lite
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- No wireless charging
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 80W
Overall performance score
We compared Lava Storm Lite and Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads Lava Storm Lite by 87.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Lava Storm Lite (100/100 vs 45/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Lava Storm Lite (93/100 vs 55/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro notably outperforms the Lava Storm Lite (52/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Lava Storm Lite (88/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Lava Storm Lite notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro (59/100 vs 39/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Lava Storm Lite or the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Lava Storm Lite by 38 points (81/100 vs 43/100).
What is the rating of the Lava Storm Lite and the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro?
The Lava Storm Lite has a MobileRank rating of 43/100, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro — 81/100.
Which has the better camera: the Lava Storm Lite 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 Lava Storm Lite or the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads on performance (100/100 vs 45/100).
Should you choose the Lava Storm Lite over the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro?
The Lava Storm Lite is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.