Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) vs Redmi Note 12 Explorer
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Redmi Note 12 Explorer (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 1080. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) leads — 77/100 vs 54/100 (a 23-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 4300); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) is faster in AnTuTu (3,950,082 vs 731,937); the Redmi Note 12 Explorer is noticeably lighter (207g vs 230g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China)
Redmi Note 12 Explorer
What makes Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3950082 vs 731937
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1032
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 2507
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 4300 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 52/100)
- Better camera (52/100 vs 48/100)
- Longer battery life (71/100 vs 50/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 79/100)
What makes Redmi Note 12 Explorer better?
- Faster charging: 210W vs 80W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 207g vs 230g
- Better portability (44/100 vs 31/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) vs the Redmi Note 12 Explorer, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) scores 23 points higher (77/100 vs 54/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) leads (98/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) leads (71/100 vs 50/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 12 Explorer (98/100 vs 52/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) is a bit better (93/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) and the Redmi Note 12 Explorer are nearly equal (52/100 vs 48/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) notably outperforms the Redmi Note 12 Explorer (71/100 vs 50/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi Note 12 Explorer is a bit better (44/100 vs 31/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) | Redmi Note 12 Explorer | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | MediaTek Dimensity 1080 | |
| AnTuTu | 3950082 | 731937 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 1032 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 2507 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.7" OLED | |
| Resolution | 1216x2688 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 8000 mAh | 4300 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 210W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 12, MIUI 13 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1800 nits | 900 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IPX8 | IP53 | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×76.5×8.9 mm | 162.9×76.0×9.0 mm | |
| Weight | 230 g | 207 g | |
| Launch price | $749 | — |
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China)
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Redmi Note 12 Explorer
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China)
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2688
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Redmi Note 12 Explorer
- 6.7" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China)
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Redmi Note 12 Explorer
- 4300 mAh
- Wired: 210W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) and Redmi Note 12 Explorer, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) leads Redmi Note 12 Explorer by 439.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Redmi Note 12 Explorer
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 12 Explorer (98/100 vs 52/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) is a bit better (93/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) and the Redmi Note 12 Explorer are nearly equal (52/100 vs 48/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) notably outperforms the Redmi Note 12 Explorer (71/100 vs 50/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Redmi Note 12 Explorer is a bit better (44/100 vs 31/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) or the Redmi Note 12 Explorer?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 12 Explorer by 23 points (77/100 vs 54/100).
What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) and the Redmi Note 12 Explorer?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) has a MobileRank rating of 77/100, the Redmi Note 12 Explorer — 54/100.
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) or the Redmi Note 12 Explorer?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) leads on performance (98/100 vs 52/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) over the Redmi Note 12 Explorer?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) is a better fit for gamers and power users.