Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) vs Xiaomi 12S
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Xiaomi 12S (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) leads — 77/100 vs 63/100 (a 14-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 (3,950,082 vs 1,381,634); the Xiaomi 12S is noticeably lighter (179g vs 230g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China)
Xiaomi 12S
What makes Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3950082 vs 1381634
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1761
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 4688
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 67W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 71/100)
- Better camera (52/100 vs 44/100)
- Longer battery life (71/100 vs 57/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 82/100)
What makes Xiaomi 12S better?
- Lighter: 179g vs 230g
- Better portability (69/100 vs 31/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) vs the Xiaomi 12S, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) scores 14 points higher (77/100 vs 63/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) leads (98/100 vs 71/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) leads (71/100 vs 57/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) notably outperforms the Xiaomi 12S (98/100 vs 71/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) is a bit better (93/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) is a bit better (52/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) is a bit better (71/100 vs 57/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 12S significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) (69/100 vs 31/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) | Xiaomi 12S | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | 3950082 | 1381634 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 1761 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 4688 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.3" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1216x2688 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 8000 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 67W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 13 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 5 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16, Redmagic OS 11 | Android 12, MIUI 13 | |
| 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 | 179 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China)
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Xiaomi 12S
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 5MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China)
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2688
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Xiaomi 12S
- 6.3" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China)
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 12S
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) and Xiaomi 12S, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) leads Xiaomi 12S by 185.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) notably outperforms the Xiaomi 12S (98/100 vs 71/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) is a bit better (93/100 vs 82/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) is a bit better (52/100 vs 44/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) is a bit better (71/100 vs 57/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 12S significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) (69/100 vs 31/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) or the Xiaomi 12S?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) is noticeably better than the Xiaomi 12S — the overall rating gap is 14 points.
What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) and the Xiaomi 12S?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) has a MobileRank rating of 77/100, the Xiaomi 12S — 63/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) or the Xiaomi 12S?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) leads on camera score (52/100 vs 44/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) or the Xiaomi 12S?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) leads on performance (98/100 vs 71/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) over the Xiaomi 12S?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Xiaomi 12S is a better fit for active users.