Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ vs Xiaomi 12

The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ (2026) 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 $860 and $750. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ leads — 77/100 vs 45/100 (a 32-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 4500); the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ is faster in AnTuTu (4,592,636 vs 1,322,176); the Xiaomi 12 is noticeably lighter (180g vs 230g).

The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 12 by 32 points (77/100 vs 45/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+
Performance 97
Display 100
Camera 47
Battery 92
Design 12
Value for money 51
Xiaomi 12
Performance 19
Display 100
Camera 52
Battery 45
Design 75
Value for money 58
What makes Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 4592636 vs 1322176
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 1675
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 4453
  • Bigger battery: 7500 vs 4500 mAh
  • Faster charging: 120W vs 67W
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
  • Faster wireless charging: 80W vs 50W

  • Higher performance (97/100 vs 19/100)
  • Longer battery life (92/100 vs 45/100)
What makes Xiaomi 12 better?
  • Lighter: 180g vs 230g
  • Cheaper: $750 vs $860

  • Better camera (52/100 vs 47/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (75/100 vs 12/100)
  • Better value for money (58/100 vs 51/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ vs the Xiaomi 12, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ scores 32 points higher (77/100 vs 45/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ leads (97/100 vs 19/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ leads (92/100 vs 45/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 12 (97/100 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 11S Pro+ significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 12 (92/100 vs 45/100). In the "design" category, the Xiaomi 12 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ (75/100 vs 12/100). In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi 12 is a bit better (58/100 vs 51/100).

Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+: The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.
Xiaomi 12: The Xiaomi 12 is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ Xiaomi 12
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1
AnTuTu 4592636 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 7500 mAh 4500 mAh
Charging 120W 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 / 1TB 128GB / 256GB
OS Android 16 Android 12
Brightness (peak) 1100 nits
NFC yes
Dimensions 152.7×69.9×8.2 mm
Weight 230 g 180 g
Price $860 $750
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Front: 16MP
47
camera
Xiaomi 12
  • Main: 50MP f/1.88
  • Ultrawide: 13MP
  • Front: 32MP
52
camera
Display comparison
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1216x2688
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
100
display
Xiaomi 12
  • 6.3" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2400x1080
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+
  • 7500 mAh
  • Wired: 120W
  • Wireless: 80W
92
battery
Xiaomi 12
  • 4500 mAh
  • Wired: 67W
  • Wireless: 50W
45
battery
Overall performance score

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

Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
77/100
4592636 AnTuTu
Xiaomi 12 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1
45/100 -247.4%
1322176 AnTuTu

Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ leads Xiaomi 12 by 247.4% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+
$860
Xiaomi 12
$750

Price difference: $110. Xiaomi 12 is cheaper by $110.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 12 (97/100 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 11S Pro+ significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 12 (92/100 vs 45/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Xiaomi 12 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ (75/100 vs 12/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi 12 is a bit better (58/100 vs 51/100).

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

The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 12 by 32 points (77/100 vs 45/100).

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

The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ has a MobileRank rating of 77/100, the Xiaomi 12 — 45/100.

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

The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ leads on performance (97/100 vs 19/100).

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

The Nubia Red Magic 11S 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.