Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro vs Xiaomi 12S
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Xiaomi 12S (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads — 77/100 vs 41/100 (a 36-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 4500); the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro is faster in AnTuTu (4,416,758 vs 1,381,634); the Xiaomi 12S is noticeably lighter (179g vs 230g).
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro
Xiaomi 12S
- Higher AnTuTu: 4416758 vs 1381634
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 1761
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 4688
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 67W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 21/100)
- Better camera (47/100 vs 41/100)
- Longer battery life (82/100 vs 35/100)
- Better value for money (65/100 vs 55/100)
- Lighter: 179g vs 230g
- Better design/ergonomics (76/100 vs 12/100)
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro vs the Xiaomi 12S, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro scores 36 points higher (77/100 vs 41/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads (97/100 vs 21/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads (82/100 vs 35/100). 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 12S (97/100 vs 21/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro is a bit better (47/100 vs 41/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 12S (82/100 vs 35/100). In the "design" category, the Xiaomi 12S significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (76/100 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 12S | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | 4416758 | 1381634 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3640 | 1761 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11033 | 4688 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.3" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1216x2688 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7500 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 67W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 13 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 5 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 12, MIUI 13 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1800 nits | 1100 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IPX8 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×76.5×8.9 mm | 152.7×69.9×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 230 g | 179 g | |
| Price | $649 | — |
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Xiaomi 12S
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 5MP
- Front: 32MP
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2688
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Xiaomi 12S
- 6.3" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 80W
Xiaomi 12S
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- No wireless charging
We compared Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro and Xiaomi 12S, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads Xiaomi 12S by 219.7% in our overall performance rating.
Xiaomi 12S
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 12S (97/100 vs 21/100).
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 is a bit better (47/100 vs 41/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 12S (82/100 vs 35/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Xiaomi 12S significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (76/100 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 12S?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 12S by 36 points (77/100 vs 41/100).
What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro and the Xiaomi 12S?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro has a MobileRank rating of 77/100, the Xiaomi 12S — 41/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro or the Xiaomi 12S?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads on camera score (47/100 vs 41/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro or the Xiaomi 12S?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads on performance (97/100 vs 21/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro over the Xiaomi 12S?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Xiaomi 12S is a better fit for everyday use.