Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro vs Redmi Note 12 (China)
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Redmi Note 12 (China) (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 1. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads — 80/100 vs 46/100 (a 34-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 48 MP; the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro is faster in AnTuTu (4,678,468 vs 521,686); the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro has NFC for contactless payments, the Redmi Note 12 (China) doesn't; the Redmi Note 12 (China) is noticeably lighter (188g vs 230g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro
Redmi Note 12 (China)
What makes Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4678468 vs 521686
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 852
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 2048
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 33W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 44/100)
- Better camera (52/100 vs 29/100)
- Longer battery life (84/100 vs 46/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 79/100)
What makes Redmi Note 12 (China) better?
- Lighter: 188g vs 230g
- Better portability (67/100 vs 31/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro vs the Redmi Note 12 (China), the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro scores 34 points higher (80/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads (99/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads (52/100 vs 29/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads (84/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 12 (China) (99/100 vs 44/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro is a bit better (93/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro notably outperforms the Redmi Note 12 (China) (52/100 vs 29/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 12 (China) (84/100 vs 46/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi Note 12 (China) significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (67/100 vs 31/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro | Redmi Note 12 (China) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | 4678468 | 521686 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 852 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 2048 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1216x2688 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7500 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 33W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 12, MIUI 13 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1800 nits | 1200 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IPX8 | IP53 | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×76.5×8.9 mm | 165.9×76.2×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 230 g | 188 g | |
| Launch price | $649 | — |
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Redmi Note 12 (China)
- Main: 48MP
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2688
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Redmi Note 12 (China)
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 80W
Redmi Note 12 (China)
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro and Redmi Note 12 (China), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads Redmi Note 12 (China) by 796.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Redmi Note 12 (China)
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 12 (China) (99/100 vs 44/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro is a bit better (93/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro notably outperforms the Redmi Note 12 (China) (52/100 vs 29/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 12 (China) (84/100 vs 46/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Redmi Note 12 (China) significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (67/100 vs 31/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro or the Redmi Note 12 (China)?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 12 (China) by 34 points (80/100 vs 46/100).
What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro and the Redmi Note 12 (China)?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro has a MobileRank rating of 80/100, the Redmi Note 12 (China) — 46/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro or the Redmi Note 12 (China)?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads on camera score (52/100 vs 29/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro or the Redmi Note 12 (China)?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads on performance (99/100 vs 44/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro over the Redmi Note 12 (China)?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.