Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro vs Redmi Note 12 Explorer
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (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 leads — 77/100 vs 35/100 (a 42-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 4300); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro is faster in AnTuTu (4,416,758 vs 729,766); the Redmi Note 12 Explorer is noticeably lighter (207g vs 230g).
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro
Redmi Note 12 Explorer
- Higher AnTuTu: 4416758 vs 729766
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 1032
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 2507
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 4300 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (47/100 vs 46/100)
- Longer battery life (82/100 vs 44/100)
- Better value for money (65/100 vs 55/100)
- Faster charging: 210W vs 80W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 207g vs 230g
- Better design/ergonomics (41/100 vs 12/100)
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro vs the Redmi Note 12 Explorer, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro scores 42 points higher (77/100 vs 35/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads (97/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads (82/100 vs 44/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads (65/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 12 Explorer (97/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro and the Redmi Note 12 Explorer are nearly equal (47/100 vs 46/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 12 Explorer (82/100 vs 44/100). In the "design" category, the Redmi Note 12 Explorer notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (41/100 vs 12/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro is a bit better (65/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro | Redmi Note 12 Explorer | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | MediaTek Dimensity 1080 | |
| AnTuTu | 4416758 | 729766 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3640 | 1032 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11033 | 2507 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.7" OLED | |
| Resolution | 1216x2688 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7500 mAh | 4300 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 210W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 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 | |
| Price | $649 | — |
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Redmi Note 12 Explorer
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2688
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Redmi Note 12 Explorer
- 6.7" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 80W
Redmi Note 12 Explorer
- 4300 mAh
- Wired: 210W
- No wireless charging
We compared Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro and Redmi Note 12 Explorer, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads Redmi Note 12 Explorer by 505.2% in our overall performance rating.
Redmi Note 12 Explorer
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 12 Explorer (97/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro and the Redmi Note 12 Explorer are nearly equal (47/100 vs 46/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 12 Explorer (82/100 vs 44/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Redmi Note 12 Explorer notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (41/100 vs 12/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro is a bit better (65/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro or the Redmi Note 12 Explorer?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 12 Explorer by 42 points (77/100 vs 35/100).
What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro and the Redmi Note 12 Explorer?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro has a MobileRank rating of 77/100, the Redmi Note 12 Explorer — 35/100.
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro or the Redmi Note 12 Explorer?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads on performance (97/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro over the Redmi Note 12 Explorer?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Redmi Note 12 Explorer is a better fit for everyday use.