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 — 77/100 vs 47/100 (a 30-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 (4,416,758 vs 1,305,466); the Xiaomi 12 Pro is noticeably lighter (204g vs 230g).
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro
Xiaomi 12 Pro
- Higher AnTuTu: 4416758 vs 1305466
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 1675
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 4453
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 4600 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 18/100)
- Longer battery life (82/100 vs 51/100)
- Better value for money (65/100 vs 55/100)
- Faster charging: 120W vs 80W
- Lighter: 204g vs 230g
- Better camera (64/100 vs 47/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (45/100 vs 12/100)
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro vs the Xiaomi 12 Pro, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro scores 30 points higher (77/100 vs 47/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads (97/100 vs 18/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 12 Pro leads (64/100 vs 47/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads (82/100 vs 51/100). 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 Xiaomi 12 Pro (97/100 vs 18/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 12 Pro notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (64/100 vs 47/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 12 Pro (82/100 vs 51/100). In the "design" category, the Xiaomi 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (45/100 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 | Xiaomi 12 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | 4416758 | 1305466 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3640 | 1675 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11033 | 4453 | |
| 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 | 0W | |
| 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 | |
| Price | $649 | — |
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Xiaomi 12 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
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
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 80W
Xiaomi 12 Pro
- 4600 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- No wireless charging
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 238.3% in our overall performance rating.
Xiaomi 12 Pro
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 12 Pro (97/100 vs 18/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 12 Pro notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (64/100 vs 47/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 12 Pro (82/100 vs 51/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Xiaomi 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (45/100 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 Xiaomi 12 Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 12 Pro by 30 points (77/100 vs 47/100).
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 77/100, the Xiaomi 12 Pro — 47/100.
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 47/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro or the Xiaomi 12 Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads on performance (97/100 vs 18/100).
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 everyday use.