Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro vs Xiaomi 12
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Xiaomi 12 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1; launch prices were $660 and $750. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro leads — 80/100 vs 64/100 (a 16-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 4500); the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (4,013,168 vs 1,322,176); the Xiaomi 12 is noticeably lighter (180g vs 230g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro
Xiaomi 12
What makes Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4013168 vs 1322176
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1662
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 4188
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 67W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Faster wireless charging: 80W vs 50W
- Cheaper at launch: $660 vs $750
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 68/100)
- Longer battery life (86/100 vs 57/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 82/100)
What makes Xiaomi 12 better?
- Lighter: 180g vs 230g
- Better portability (69/100 vs 31/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro vs the Xiaomi 12, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro scores 16 points higher (80/100 vs 64/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro leads (98/100 vs 68/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro leads (86/100 vs 57/100). Value score: Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro — 74/100, Xiaomi 12 — 42/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 12 (98/100 vs 68/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro is a bit better (93/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 52/100. In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro notably outperforms the Xiaomi 12 (86/100 vs 57/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 12 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (69/100 vs 31/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro | Xiaomi 12 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | 4013168 | 1322176 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 1662 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 4188 | |
| 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 | 80W | 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 | Android 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1800 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 | |
| Launch price | $660 | $750 |
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Xiaomi 12
- Main: 50MP f/1.88
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2688
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Xiaomi 12
- 6.3" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
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
Xiaomi 12
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro and Xiaomi 12, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro leads Xiaomi 12 by 203.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $90. Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro was $90 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 12 (98/100 vs 68/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro is a bit better (93/100 vs 82/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 52/100.
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro notably outperforms the Xiaomi 12 (86/100 vs 57/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 12 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (69/100 vs 31/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro or the Xiaomi 12?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro is noticeably better than the Xiaomi 12 — the overall rating gap is 16 points.
What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro and the Xiaomi 12?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 80/100, the Xiaomi 12 — 64/100.
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro or the Xiaomi 12?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro leads on performance (98/100 vs 68/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro over the Xiaomi 12?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Xiaomi 12 is a better fit for active users.