Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ vs Xiaomi 12S Ultra
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6, while the Xiaomi 12S Ultra (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ leads — 83/100 vs 71/100 (a 12-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ has the bigger battery (8400 mAh vs 4800); the main camera is 50 MP vs 3 MP; the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ is faster in AnTuTu (5,195,978 vs 1,627,862).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+
Xiaomi 12S Ultra
What makes Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5195978 vs 1627862
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 1761
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 4688
- Bigger battery: 8400 vs 4800 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 67W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 3MP
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 120Hz
- Faster wireless charging: 80W vs 50W
- Lighter: 223g vs 225g
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 73/100)
- Longer battery life (97/100 vs 64/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 90/100)
- Better portability (39/100 vs 32/100)
What makes Xiaomi 12S Ultra better?
- Better camera (70/100 vs 52/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ vs the Xiaomi 12S Ultra, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ scores 12 points higher (83/100 vs 71/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ leads (100/100 vs 73/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 12S Ultra leads (70/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ leads (97/100 vs 64/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ notably outperforms the Xiaomi 12S Ultra (100/100 vs 73/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ and the Xiaomi 12S Ultra are nearly equal (93/100 vs 90/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 12S Ultra notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ (70/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 12S Ultra (97/100 vs 64/100). In the "portability" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ is a bit better (39/100 vs 32/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ | Xiaomi 12S Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | 5195978 | 1627862 | |
| Geekbench Single | 4327 | 1761 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 12873 | 4688 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.7" LTPO2 AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1216x2688 | 1440x3200 | |
| Refresh rate | 185 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 8400 mAh | 4800 mAh | |
| Charging | 120W | 67W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 136 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 3 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 48 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 48 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 17 | Android 12, MIUI 13 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 5000 nits | 1500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.0×76.0×8.6 mm | 163.2×75.0×9.1 mm | |
| Weight | 223 g | 225 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Xiaomi 12S Ultra
- Main: 3MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Telephoto: 48MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2688
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Xiaomi 12S Ultra
- 6.7" LTPO2 AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 80W
Xiaomi 12S Ultra
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ and Xiaomi 12S Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ leads Xiaomi 12S Ultra by 219.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ notably outperforms the Xiaomi 12S Ultra (100/100 vs 73/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ and the Xiaomi 12S Ultra are nearly equal (93/100 vs 90/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 12S Ultra notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ (70/100 vs 52/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 12S Ultra (97/100 vs 64/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ is a bit better (39/100 vs 32/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ or the Xiaomi 12S Ultra?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ is noticeably better than the Xiaomi 12S Ultra — the overall rating gap is 12 points.
What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ and the Xiaomi 12S Ultra?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ has a MobileRank rating of 83/100, the Xiaomi 12S Ultra — 71/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ or the Xiaomi 12S Ultra?
The Xiaomi 12S Ultra leads on camera score (70/100 vs 52/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ or the Xiaomi 12S Ultra?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ leads on performance (100/100 vs 73/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ over the Xiaomi 12S Ultra?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Xiaomi 12S Ultra is a better fit for active users.