Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ vs Xiaomi 13
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6, while the Xiaomi 13 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ leads — 83/100 vs 69/100 (a 14-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ has the bigger battery (8400 mAh vs 4500); the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ is faster in AnTuTu (5,195,978 vs 1,743,949); the Xiaomi 13 is noticeably lighter (189g vs 223g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+
Xiaomi 13
What makes Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5195978 vs 1743949
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 2004
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 5311
- Bigger battery: 8400 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 67W
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 120Hz
- Faster wireless charging: 80W vs 50W
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 75/100)
- Longer battery life (97/100 vs 57/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 81/100)
What makes Xiaomi 13 better?
- Lighter: 189g vs 223g
- Better camera (65/100 vs 52/100)
- Better portability (66/100 vs 39/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ vs the Xiaomi 13, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ scores 14 points higher (83/100 vs 69/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ leads (100/100 vs 75/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 13 leads (65/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ leads (97/100 vs 57/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ notably outperforms the Xiaomi 13 (100/100 vs 75/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ is a bit better (93/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 13 is a bit better (65/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 13 (97/100 vs 57/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 13 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ (66/100 vs 39/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ | Xiaomi 13 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | |
| AnTuTu | 5195978 | 1743949 | |
| Geekbench Single | 4327 | 2004 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 12873 | 5311 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.4" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1216x2688 | 2400x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 185 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 8400 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 120W | 67W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 130 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 10 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 17 | Android 13 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 5000 nits | 1900 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.0×76.0×8.6 mm | 152.8×71.5×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 223 g | 189 g | |
| Launch price | — | $640 |
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Xiaomi 13
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2688
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Xiaomi 13
- 6.4" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 80W
Xiaomi 13
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ and Xiaomi 13, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ leads Xiaomi 13 by 197.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ notably outperforms the Xiaomi 13 (100/100 vs 75/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ is a bit better (93/100 vs 81/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 13 is a bit better (65/100 vs 52/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 13 (97/100 vs 57/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 13 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ (66/100 vs 39/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ or the Xiaomi 13?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ is noticeably better than the Xiaomi 13 — the overall rating gap is 14 points.
What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ and the Xiaomi 13?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ has a MobileRank rating of 83/100, the Xiaomi 13 — 69/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ or the Xiaomi 13?
The Xiaomi 13 leads on camera score (65/100 vs 52/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ or the Xiaomi 13?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ leads on performance (100/100 vs 75/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ over the Xiaomi 13?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Xiaomi 13 is a better fit for active users.