Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro vs Xiaomi 12 Pro

The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Xiaomi 12 Pro (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro leads — 75/100 vs 47/100 (a 28-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 4600); the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,981,427 vs 1,305,466); the Xiaomi 12 Pro is noticeably lighter (204g vs 230g).

The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 12 Pro by 28 points (75/100 vs 47/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro
Performance 92
Display 100
Camera 47
Battery 84
Design 12
Value for money 64
Xiaomi 12 Pro
Performance 18
Display 100
Camera 64
Battery 51
Design 45
Value for money 55
What makes Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3981427 vs 1305466
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 1675
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 4453
  • Bigger battery: 8000 vs 4600 mAh
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz

  • Higher performance (92/100 vs 18/100)
  • Longer battery life (84/100 vs 51/100)
  • Better value for money (64/100 vs 55/100)
What makes Xiaomi 12 Pro better?
  • Faster charging: 120W vs 80W
  • Lighter: 204g vs 230g

  • Better camera (64/100 vs 47/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (45/100 vs 12/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro vs the Xiaomi 12 Pro, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro scores 28 points higher (75/100 vs 47/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro leads (92/100 vs 18/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 12 Pro leads (64/100 vs 47/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro leads (84/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 12 Pro (92/100 vs 18/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 12 Pro notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (64/100 vs 47/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 12 Pro (84/100 vs 51/100). In the "design" category, the Xiaomi 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (45/100 vs 12/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro is a bit better (64/100 vs 55/100).

Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro: The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.
Xiaomi 12 Pro: The Xiaomi 12 Pro is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro Xiaomi 12 Pro
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1
AnTuTu 3981427 1305466
Geekbench Single 3640 1675
Geekbench Multi 11033 4453
Display 6.8" AMOLED 6.7" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 1216x2688 1440x3200
Refresh rate 144 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 8000 mAh 4600 mAh
Charging 80W 120W
Wireless charging 80W 0W
DXOMark (camera) 129
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 50 MP
Front camera 16 MP 32 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 8GB / 12GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB 128GB / 256GB
OS Android 16 Android 12, MIUI 13
Brightness (peak) 1800 nits 1500 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IPX8
Dimensions 163.8×76.5×8.9 mm 163.6×74.6×8.2 mm
Weight 230 g 204 g
Price $660
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Front: 16MP
47
camera
Xiaomi 12 Pro
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
64
camera
Display comparison
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1216x2688
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
100
display
Xiaomi 12 Pro
  • 6.7" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1440x3200
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro
  • 8000 mAh
  • NanoReview test: web browsing 14:36 hrs, total 33:56 hrs
  • Wired: 80W
  • Wireless: 80W
84
battery
Xiaomi 12 Pro
  • 4600 mAh
  • Wired: 120W
  • No wireless charging
51
battery
Overall performance score

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

Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
75/100
3981427 AnTuTu
Xiaomi 12 Pro Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1
47/100 -205.0%
1305466 AnTuTu

Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro leads Xiaomi 12 Pro by 205.0% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro
$660
Xiaomi 12 Pro
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 12 Pro (92/100 vs 18/100).

display

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

camera

In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 12 Pro notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (64/100 vs 47/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 12 Pro (84/100 vs 51/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Xiaomi 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (45/100 vs 12/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro is a bit better (64/100 vs 55/100).

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

The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 12 Pro by 28 points (75/100 vs 47/100).

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

The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, the Xiaomi 12 Pro — 47/100.

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

The Xiaomi 12 Pro leads on camera score (64/100 vs 47/100).

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

The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro leads on performance (92/100 vs 18/100).

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

The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Xiaomi 12 Pro is a better fit for everyday use.