Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) vs Xiaomi 12

The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Xiaomi 12 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) leads — 72/100 vs 45/100 (a 27-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 4500); the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) is faster in AnTuTu (3,942,923 vs 1,322,176); the Xiaomi 12 is noticeably lighter (180g vs 230g).

The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 12 by 27 points (72/100 vs 45/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China)
Performance 92
Display 100
Camera 47
Battery 69
Design 12
Value for money 55
Xiaomi 12
Performance 19
Display 100
Camera 52
Battery 45
Design 75
Value for money 58
What makes Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 1322176
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 1675
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 4453
  • Bigger battery: 8000 vs 4500 mAh
  • Faster charging: 80W vs 67W
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz

  • Higher performance (92/100 vs 19/100)
  • Longer battery life (69/100 vs 45/100)
What makes Xiaomi 12 better?
  • Lighter: 180g vs 230g

  • Better camera (52/100 vs 47/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (75/100 vs 12/100)
  • Better value for money (58/100 vs 55/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) vs the Xiaomi 12, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) scores 27 points higher (72/100 vs 45/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) leads (92/100 vs 19/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) leads (69/100 vs 45/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 12 (92/100 vs 19/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 12 is a bit better (52/100 vs 47/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) notably outperforms the Xiaomi 12 (69/100 vs 45/100). In the "design" category, the Xiaomi 12 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) (75/100 vs 12/100). In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi 12 and the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) are nearly equal (58/100 vs 55/100).

Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China): The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) is a better fit for gamers and power users.
Xiaomi 12: The Xiaomi 12 is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) Xiaomi 12
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1
AnTuTu 3942923 1322176
Geekbench Single 3640 1675
Geekbench Multi 11033 4453
Display 6.8" AMOLED 6.3" AMOLED
Resolution 1216x2688 2400x1080
Refresh rate 144 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 8000 mAh 4500 mAh
Charging 80W 67W
Wireless charging 0W 50W
DXOMark (camera) 113
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 13 MP
Front camera 16 MP 32 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 8GB / 12GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB 128GB / 256GB
OS Android 16, Redmagic OS 11 Android 12
Brightness (peak) 2000 nits 1100 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IPX8
Dimensions 163.8×76.5×8.9 mm 152.7×69.9×8.2 mm
Weight 230 g 180 g
Price $750
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China)
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Front: 16MP
47
camera
Xiaomi 12
  • Main: 50MP f/1.88
  • Ultrawide: 13MP
  • Front: 32MP
52
camera
Display comparison
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China)
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1216x2688
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
100
display
Xiaomi 12
  • 6.3" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2400x1080
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China)
  • 8000 mAh
  • Wired: 80W
  • No wireless charging
69
battery
Xiaomi 12
  • 4500 mAh
  • Wired: 67W
  • Wireless: 50W
45
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) and Xiaomi 12, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
72/100
3942923 AnTuTu
Xiaomi 12 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1
45/100 -198.2%
1322176 AnTuTu

Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) leads Xiaomi 12 by 198.2% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China)
Price unknown
Xiaomi 12
$750
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 12 (92/100 vs 19/100).

display

In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.

camera

In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 12 is a bit better (52/100 vs 47/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) notably outperforms the Xiaomi 12 (69/100 vs 45/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Xiaomi 12 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) (75/100 vs 12/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi 12 and the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) are nearly equal (58/100 vs 55/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) or the Xiaomi 12?

The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 12 by 27 points (72/100 vs 45/100).

What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) and the Xiaomi 12?

The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) has a MobileRank rating of 72/100, the Xiaomi 12 — 45/100.

Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) or the Xiaomi 12?

The Xiaomi 12 leads on camera score (52/100 vs 47/100).

Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) or the Xiaomi 12?

The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) leads on performance (92/100 vs 19/100).

Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) over the Xiaomi 12?

The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Xiaomi 12 is a better fit for everyday use.