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 — 72/100 vs 41/100 (a 31-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 1,381,634); the Xiaomi 12S is noticeably lighter (179g vs 230g).
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China)
Xiaomi 12S
- Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 1381634
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 1761
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 4688
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 67W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 21/100)
- Better camera (47/100 vs 41/100)
- Longer battery life (69/100 vs 35/100)
- Lighter: 179g vs 230g
- Better design/ergonomics (76/100 vs 12/100)
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) vs the Xiaomi 12S, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) scores 31 points higher (72/100 vs 41/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) leads (92/100 vs 21/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) leads (69/100 vs 35/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 12S (92/100 vs 21/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) is a bit better (47/100 vs 41/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 12S (69/100 vs 35/100). In the "design" category, the Xiaomi 12S significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) (76/100 vs 12/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) | Xiaomi 12S | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | 3942923 | 1381634 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3640 | 1761 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11033 | 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 | |
| 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 | |
| Price | — | — |
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China)
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Xiaomi 12S
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 5MP
- Front: 32MP
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
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China)
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 12S
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- No wireless charging
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 185.4% in our overall performance rating.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 12S (92/100 vs 21/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) is a bit better (47/100 vs 41/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 12S (69/100 vs 35/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Xiaomi 12S significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) (76/100 vs 12/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) or the Xiaomi 12S?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 12S by 31 points (72/100 vs 41/100).
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 72/100, the Xiaomi 12S — 41/100.
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 (47/100 vs 41/100).
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 (92/100 vs 21/100).
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 everyday use.