Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro vs Xiaomi 12S Ultra
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Xiaomi 12S Ultra (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro leads — 80/100 vs 71/100 (a 9-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 4800); the main camera is 50 MP vs 3 MP; the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (4,013,168 vs 1,627,862).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro
Xiaomi 12S Ultra
What makes Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4013168 vs 1627862
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1761
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 4688
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 4800 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 67W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 3MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Faster wireless charging: 80W vs 50W
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 73/100)
- Longer battery life (86/100 vs 64/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 90/100)
What makes Xiaomi 12S Ultra better?
- Lighter: 225g vs 230g
- Better camera (70/100 vs 52/100)
- Better portability (32/100 vs 31/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro vs the Xiaomi 12S Ultra, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro scores 9 points higher (80/100 vs 71/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro leads (98/100 vs 73/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 12S Ultra leads (70/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro leads (86/100 vs 64/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro notably outperforms the Xiaomi 12S Ultra (98/100 vs 73/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro and the Xiaomi 12S Ultra are nearly equal (93/100 vs 90/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 12S Ultra notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (70/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro notably outperforms the Xiaomi 12S Ultra (86/100 vs 64/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 12S Ultra and the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro are nearly equal (32/100 vs 31/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro | Xiaomi 12S Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | 4013168 | 1627862 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 1761 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 4688 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.7" LTPO2 AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1216x2688 | 1440x3200 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 8000 mAh | 4800 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 67W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 136 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 3 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 48 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 48 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 12, MIUI 13 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1800 nits | 1500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IPX8 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×76.5×8.9 mm | 163.2×75.0×9.1 mm | |
| Weight | 230 g | 225 g | |
| Launch price | $660 | — |
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Xiaomi 12S Ultra
- Main: 3MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Telephoto: 48MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2688
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Xiaomi 12S Ultra
- 6.7" LTPO2 AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3200
- 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 12S Ultra
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro and Xiaomi 12S Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro leads Xiaomi 12S Ultra by 146.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Xiaomi 12S Ultra
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro notably outperforms the Xiaomi 12S Ultra (98/100 vs 73/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro and the Xiaomi 12S Ultra are nearly equal (93/100 vs 90/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 12S Ultra notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (70/100 vs 52/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro notably outperforms the Xiaomi 12S Ultra (86/100 vs 64/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 12S Ultra and the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro are nearly equal (32/100 vs 31/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro or the Xiaomi 12S Ultra?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro edges out the Xiaomi 12S Ultra by just 9 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro and the Xiaomi 12S Ultra?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 80/100, the Xiaomi 12S Ultra — 71/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro or the Xiaomi 12S Ultra?
The Xiaomi 12S Ultra leads on camera score (70/100 vs 52/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro or the Xiaomi 12S Ultra?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro leads on performance (98/100 vs 73/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro over the Xiaomi 12S Ultra?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Xiaomi 12S Ultra is a better fit for active users.