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 — 80/100 vs 63/100 (a 17-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 (4,678,468 vs 1,381,634); the Xiaomi 12S is noticeably lighter (179g vs 230g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro
Xiaomi 12S
What makes Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4678468 vs 1381634
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1761
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 4688
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 67W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Faster wireless charging: 80W vs 50W
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 71/100)
- Better camera (52/100 vs 44/100)
- Longer battery life (84/100 vs 57/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 82/100)
What makes Xiaomi 12S better?
- Lighter: 179g vs 230g
- Better portability (69/100 vs 31/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro vs the Xiaomi 12S, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro scores 17 points higher (80/100 vs 63/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads (99/100 vs 71/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads (84/100 vs 57/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro notably outperforms the Xiaomi 12S (99/100 vs 71/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro is a bit better (93/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro is a bit better (52/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro notably outperforms the Xiaomi 12S (84/100 vs 57/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 12S significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (69/100 vs 31/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro | Xiaomi 12S | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | 4678468 | 1381634 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 1761 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 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 | 50W | |
| 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 | |
| Launch price | $649 | — |
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Xiaomi 12S
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 5MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
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
Battery and charging
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 80W
Xiaomi 12S
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
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 238.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Xiaomi 12S
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro notably outperforms the Xiaomi 12S (99/100 vs 71/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro is a bit better (93/100 vs 82/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro is a bit better (52/100 vs 44/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro notably outperforms the Xiaomi 12S (84/100 vs 57/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 12S significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (69/100 vs 31/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro or the Xiaomi 12S?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro is noticeably better than the Xiaomi 12S — the overall rating gap is 17 points.
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 80/100, the Xiaomi 12S — 63/100.
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 (52/100 vs 44/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro or the Xiaomi 12S?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads on performance (99/100 vs 71/100).
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 active users.