Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro vs Redmi Note 12R
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Redmi Note 12R (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads — 80/100 vs 43/100 (a 37-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 5000); the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro is faster in AnTuTu (4,678,468 vs 568,395); the Redmi Note 12R is noticeably lighter (199g vs 230g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro
Redmi Note 12R
What makes Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4678468 vs 568395
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 915
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 2115
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 18W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 46/100)
- Better camera (52/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (84/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 54/100)
What makes Redmi Note 12R better?
- Lighter: 199g vs 230g
- Better portability (57/100 vs 31/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro vs the Redmi Note 12R, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro scores 37 points higher (80/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads (99/100 vs 46/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads (52/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads (84/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 12R (99/100 vs 46/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 12R (93/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro notably outperforms the Redmi Note 12R (52/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 12R (84/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi Note 12R notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (57/100 vs 31/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro | Redmi Note 12R | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 | |
| AnTuTu | 4678468 | 568395 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 915 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 2115 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.8" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1216x2688 | 1080x2460 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 7500 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 18W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 13, MIUI 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1800 nits | 550 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IPX8 | IP53 | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×76.5×8.9 mm | 168.6×76.3×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 230 g | 199 g | |
| Launch price | $649 | — |
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Redmi Note 12R
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 5MP
Display comparison
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2688
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Redmi Note 12R
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2460
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Battery and charging
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 80W
Redmi Note 12R
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro and Redmi Note 12R, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads Redmi Note 12R by 723.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Redmi Note 12R
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 12R (99/100 vs 46/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 12R (93/100 vs 54/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro notably outperforms the Redmi Note 12R (52/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 12R (84/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Redmi Note 12R notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (57/100 vs 31/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro or the Redmi Note 12R?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 12R by 37 points (80/100 vs 43/100).
What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro and the Redmi Note 12R?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro has a MobileRank rating of 80/100, the Redmi Note 12R — 43/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro or the Redmi Note 12R?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads on camera score (52/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro or the Redmi Note 12R?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads on performance (99/100 vs 46/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro over the Redmi Note 12R?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.