Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro vs Redmi Note 12 Explorer
The Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Redmi Note 12 Explorer (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 1080. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro leads — 73/100 vs 54/100 (a 19-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro has the bigger battery (7050 mAh vs 4300); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,289,721 vs 729,766); the Redmi Note 12 Explorer is noticeably lighter (207g vs 229g).
Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro
Redmi Note 12 Explorer
- Higher AnTuTu: 3289721 vs 729766
- Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 1032
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 2507
- Bigger battery: 7050 vs 4300 mAh
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 52/100)
- Better camera (52/100 vs 48/100)
- Longer battery life (72/100 vs 50/100)
- Better display (80/100 vs 79/100)
- Faster charging: 210W vs 100W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 207g vs 229g
- Better portability (44/100 vs 32/100)
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro vs the Redmi Note 12 Explorer, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro scores 19 points higher (73/100 vs 54/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro leads (92/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro leads (72/100 vs 50/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 12 Explorer (92/100 vs 52/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro and the Redmi Note 12 Explorer are nearly equal (80/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro and the Redmi Note 12 Explorer are nearly equal (52/100 vs 48/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro notably outperforms the Redmi Note 12 Explorer (72/100 vs 50/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi Note 12 Explorer is a bit better (44/100 vs 32/100).
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro | Redmi Note 12 Explorer | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | MediaTek Dimensity 1080 | |
| AnTuTu | 3289721 | 729766 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3041 | 1032 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9494 | 2507 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.7" OLED | |
| Resolution | 2480x1116 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7050 mAh | 4300 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 210W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB / 24GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 12, MIUI 13 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2000 nits | 900 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP53 | |
| Dimensions | 163.4×76.1×8.9 mm | 162.9×76.0×9.0 mm | |
| Weight | 229 g | 207 g | |
| Price | $549 | — |
Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Redmi Note 12 Explorer
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2480x1116
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi Note 12 Explorer
- 6.7" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro
- 7050 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 11:38 hrs, total 28:35 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Redmi Note 12 Explorer
- 4300 mAh
- Wired: 210W
- No wireless charging
We compared Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro and Redmi Note 12 Explorer, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro leads Redmi Note 12 Explorer by 350.8% in our overall performance rating.
Redmi Note 12 Explorer
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 12 Explorer (92/100 vs 52/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro and the Redmi Note 12 Explorer are nearly equal (80/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro and the Redmi Note 12 Explorer are nearly equal (52/100 vs 48/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro notably outperforms the Redmi Note 12 Explorer (72/100 vs 50/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Redmi Note 12 Explorer is a bit better (44/100 vs 32/100).
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro or the Redmi Note 12 Explorer?
The Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro is noticeably better than the Redmi Note 12 Explorer — the overall rating gap is 19 points.
What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro and the Redmi Note 12 Explorer?
The Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 73/100, the Redmi Note 12 Explorer — 54/100.
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro or the Redmi Note 12 Explorer?
The Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro leads on performance (92/100 vs 52/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro over the Redmi Note 12 Explorer?
The Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Redmi Note 12 Explorer is a better fit for everyday use.