Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ vs Redmi Note 12 (China)
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6, while the Redmi Note 12 (China) (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 1. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ leads — 83/100 vs 46/100 (a 37-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ has the bigger battery (8400 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 48 MP; the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ is faster in AnTuTu (5,195,978 vs 521,686); the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ has NFC for contactless payments, the Redmi Note 12 (China) doesn't; the Redmi Note 12 (China) is noticeably lighter (188g vs 223g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+
Redmi Note 12 (China)
What makes Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5195978 vs 521686
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 852
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 2048
- Bigger battery: 8400 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 33W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 44/100)
- Better camera (52/100 vs 29/100)
- Longer battery life (97/100 vs 46/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 79/100)
What makes Redmi Note 12 (China) better?
- Lighter: 188g vs 223g
- Better portability (67/100 vs 39/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ vs the Redmi Note 12 (China), the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ scores 37 points higher (83/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ leads (100/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ leads (52/100 vs 29/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ leads (97/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 12 (China) (100/100 vs 44/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ is a bit better (93/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ notably outperforms the Redmi Note 12 (China) (52/100 vs 29/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 12 (China) (97/100 vs 46/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi Note 12 (China) notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ (67/100 vs 39/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ | Redmi Note 12 (China) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | 5195978 | 521686 | |
| Geekbench Single | 4327 | 852 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 12873 | 2048 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1216x2688 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 185 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 8400 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 120W | 33W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 17 | Android 12, MIUI 13 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 5000 nits | 1200 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | IP53 | |
| Dimensions | 163.0×76.0×8.6 mm | 165.9×76.2×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 223 g | 188 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Redmi Note 12 (China)
- Main: 48MP
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2688
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Redmi Note 12 (China)
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 80W
Redmi Note 12 (China)
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ and Redmi Note 12 (China), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ leads Redmi Note 12 (China) by 896.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 12 (China) (100/100 vs 44/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ is a bit better (93/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ notably outperforms the Redmi Note 12 (China) (52/100 vs 29/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 12 (China) (97/100 vs 46/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Redmi Note 12 (China) notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ (67/100 vs 39/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ or the Redmi Note 12 (China)?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 12 (China) by 37 points (83/100 vs 46/100).
What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ and the Redmi Note 12 (China)?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ has a MobileRank rating of 83/100, the Redmi Note 12 (China) — 46/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ or the Redmi Note 12 (China)?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ leads on camera score (52/100 vs 29/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ or the Redmi Note 12 (China)?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ leads on performance (100/100 vs 44/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ over the Redmi Note 12 (China)?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.