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; estimated prices are $660 and $750. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro leads — 75/100 vs 45/100 (a 30-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 (3,981,427 vs 1,322,176); the Xiaomi 12 is noticeably lighter (180g vs 230g).
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro
Xiaomi 12
- Higher AnTuTu: 3981427 vs 1322176
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 1675
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 4453
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 67W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Faster wireless charging: 80W vs 50W
- Cheaper: $660 vs $750
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 19/100)
- Longer battery life (84/100 vs 45/100)
- Better value for money (64/100 vs 58/100)
- Lighter: 180g vs 230g
- Better camera (52/100 vs 47/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (75/100 vs 12/100)
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro vs the Xiaomi 12, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro scores 30 points higher (75/100 vs 45/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro leads (92/100 vs 19/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro leads (84/100 vs 45/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 12 (92/100 vs 19/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 12 is a bit better (52/100 vs 47/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 12 (84/100 vs 45/100). In the "design" category, the Xiaomi 12 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (75/100 vs 12/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro is a bit better (64/100 vs 58/100).
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro | Xiaomi 12 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | 3981427 | 1322176 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3640 | 1675 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11033 | 4453 | |
| 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 | |
| Price | $660 | $750 |
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Xiaomi 12
- Main: 50MP f/1.88
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 32MP
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
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
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 201.1% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $90. Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro is cheaper by $90.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 12 (92/100 vs 19/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 12 is a bit better (52/100 vs 47/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 12 (84/100 vs 45/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Xiaomi 12 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (75/100 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 58/100).
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro or the Xiaomi 12?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 12 by 30 points (75/100 vs 45/100).
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 75/100, the Xiaomi 12 — 45/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro or the Xiaomi 12?
The Xiaomi 12 leads on camera score (52/100 vs 47/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro or the Xiaomi 12?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro leads on performance (92/100 vs 19/100).
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 everyday use.