Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro vs Redmi 12 5G
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Redmi 12 5G (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro leads — 80/100 vs 39/100 (a 41-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 5000); the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,981,427 vs 560,863); the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro has NFC for contactless payments, the Redmi 12 5G doesn't; the Redmi 12 5G is noticeably lighter (199g vs 230g).
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro
Redmi 12 5G
- Higher AnTuTu: 3981427 vs 560863
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 923
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 2249
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 18W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 47/100)
- Better camera (52/100 vs 13/100)
- Longer battery life (86/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 54/100)
- Lighter: 199g vs 230g
- Better portability (57/100 vs 31/100)
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro vs the Redmi 12 5G, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro scores 41 points higher (80/100 vs 39/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro leads (98/100 vs 47/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro leads (52/100 vs 13/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro leads (86/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi 12 5G (98/100 vs 47/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi 12 5G (93/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi 12 5G (52/100 vs 13/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi 12 5G (86/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi 12 5G notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (57/100 vs 31/100).
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro | Redmi 12 5G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 | |
| AnTuTu | 3981427 | 560863 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3640 | 923 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11033 | 2249 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.8" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1216x2688 | 1080x2460 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 8000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 18W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 63 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 13, upgradable to Android 14, HyperOS | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1800 nits | 550 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IPX8 | IP53 | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×76.5×8.9 mm | 168.6×76.3×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 230 g | 199 g | |
| Launch price | $660 | — |
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Redmi 12 5G
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2688
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Redmi 12 5G
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2460
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro
- 8000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 14:36 hrs, total 33:56 hrs
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 80W
Redmi 12 5G
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
We compared Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro and Redmi 12 5G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro leads Redmi 12 5G by 609.9% in our overall performance rating.
Redmi 12 5G
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi 12 5G (98/100 vs 47/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi 12 5G (93/100 vs 54/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi 12 5G (52/100 vs 13/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi 12 5G (86/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Redmi 12 5G notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (57/100 vs 31/100).
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro or the Redmi 12 5G?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi 12 5G by 41 points (80/100 vs 39/100).
What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro and the Redmi 12 5G?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 80/100, the Redmi 12 5G — 39/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro or the Redmi 12 5G?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro leads on camera score (52/100 vs 13/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro or the Redmi 12 5G?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro leads on performance (98/100 vs 47/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro over the Redmi 12 5G?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Redmi 12 5G is a better fit for everyday use.