Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ vs Xiaomi 12S
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Xiaomi 12S (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ leads — 81/100 vs 63/100 (a 18-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 (4,716,234 vs 1,381,634); the Xiaomi 12S is noticeably lighter (179g vs 230g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+
Xiaomi 12S
What makes Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4716234 vs 1381634
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1761
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 4688
- 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 (99/100 vs 71/100)
- Better camera (52/100 vs 44/100)
- Longer battery life (93/100 vs 57/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 82/100)
What makes Xiaomi 12S better?
- Lighter: 179g vs 230g
- Better portability (69/100 vs 29/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ vs the Xiaomi 12S, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ scores 18 points higher (81/100 vs 63/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ leads (99/100 vs 71/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ leads (93/100 vs 57/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ notably outperforms the Xiaomi 12S (99/100 vs 71/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ is a bit better (93/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ is a bit better (52/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 12S (93/100 vs 57/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 12S significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ (69/100 vs 29/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ | Xiaomi 12S | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | 4716234 | 1381634 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 1761 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 4688 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.3" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1216x2688 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7500 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 120W | 67W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 13 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 5 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 12, MIUI 13 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1100 nits | |
| NFC | — | yes | |
| Dimensions | — | 152.7×69.9×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 230 g | 179 g | |
| Launch price | $860 | — |
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Xiaomi 12S
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 5MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2688
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Xiaomi 12S
- 6.3" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 80W
Xiaomi 12S
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ and Xiaomi 12S, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ leads Xiaomi 12S by 241.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Xiaomi 12S
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ notably outperforms the Xiaomi 12S (99/100 vs 71/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ is a bit better (93/100 vs 82/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ is a bit better (52/100 vs 44/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 12S (93/100 vs 57/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 12S significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ (69/100 vs 29/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ or the Xiaomi 12S?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ is noticeably better than the Xiaomi 12S — the overall rating gap is 18 points.
What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ and the Xiaomi 12S?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ has a MobileRank rating of 81/100, the Xiaomi 12S — 63/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ or the Xiaomi 12S?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ leads on camera score (52/100 vs 44/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ or the Xiaomi 12S?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ leads on performance (99/100 vs 71/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ over the Xiaomi 12S?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers. The Xiaomi 12S is a better fit for active users.