Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro vs Xiaomi 12 Pro
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Xiaomi 12 Pro (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads — 80/100 vs 70/100 (a 10-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 4600); the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro is faster in AnTuTu (4,678,468 vs 1,349,808); the Xiaomi 12 Pro is noticeably lighter (204g vs 230g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro
Xiaomi 12 Pro
What makes Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4678468 vs 1349808
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1662
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 4188
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 4600 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Faster wireless charging: 80W vs 50W
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 69/100)
- Longer battery life (84/100 vs 71/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 90/100)
What makes Xiaomi 12 Pro better?
- Faster charging: 120W vs 80W
- Lighter: 204g vs 230g
- Better camera (64/100 vs 52/100)
- Better portability (55/100 vs 31/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro vs the Xiaomi 12 Pro, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro scores 10 points higher (80/100 vs 70/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads (99/100 vs 69/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 12 Pro leads (64/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads (84/100 vs 71/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 12 Pro (99/100 vs 69/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro and the Xiaomi 12 Pro are nearly equal (93/100 vs 90/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 12 Pro is a bit better (64/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro is a bit better (84/100 vs 71/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 12 Pro notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (55/100 vs 31/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro | Xiaomi 12 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | 4678468 | 1349808 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 1662 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 4188 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.7" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1216x2688 | 1440x3200 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7500 mAh | 4600 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 120W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 129 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 12, MIUI 13 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1800 nits | 1500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IPX8 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×76.5×8.9 mm | 163.6×74.6×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 230 g | 204 g | |
| Launch price | $649 | — |
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Xiaomi 12 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2688
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Xiaomi 12 Pro
- 6.7" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 80W
Xiaomi 12 Pro
- 4600 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro and Xiaomi 12 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads Xiaomi 12 Pro by 246.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Xiaomi 12 Pro
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 12 Pro (99/100 vs 69/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro and the Xiaomi 12 Pro are nearly equal (93/100 vs 90/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 12 Pro is a bit better (64/100 vs 52/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro is a bit better (84/100 vs 71/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 12 Pro notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (55/100 vs 31/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro or the Xiaomi 12 Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro is noticeably better than the Xiaomi 12 Pro — the overall rating gap is 10 points.
What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro and the Xiaomi 12 Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro has a MobileRank rating of 80/100, the Xiaomi 12 Pro — 70/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro or the Xiaomi 12 Pro?
The Xiaomi 12 Pro leads on camera score (64/100 vs 52/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro or the Xiaomi 12 Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads on performance (99/100 vs 69/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro over the Xiaomi 12 Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Xiaomi 12 Pro is a better fit for active users.