Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ vs Xiaomi 15 Ultra
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6, while the Xiaomi 15 Ultra (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra leads — 85/100 vs 83/100 (a 2-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ has the bigger battery (8400 mAh vs 6000); the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ is faster in AnTuTu (5,195,978 vs 3,030,376).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+
Xiaomi 15 Ultra
What makes Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5195978 vs 3030376
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 3050
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 10200
- Bigger battery: 8400 vs 6000 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 90W
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 120Hz
- Faster wireless charging: 80W vs 50W
- Lighter: 223g vs 225g
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 92/100)
- Longer battery life (97/100 vs 80/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 90/100)
- Better portability (39/100 vs 29/100)
What makes Xiaomi 15 Ultra better?
- Better camera (87/100 vs 52/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ vs the Xiaomi 15 Ultra, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra scores 2 points higher (85/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra leads (87/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ leads (97/100 vs 80/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ is a bit better (100/100 vs 92/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ and the Xiaomi 15 Ultra are nearly equal (93/100 vs 90/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ (87/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ notably outperforms the Xiaomi 15 Ultra (97/100 vs 80/100). In the "portability" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ is a bit better (39/100 vs 29/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ | Xiaomi 15 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 5195978 | 3030376 | |
| Geekbench Single | 4327 | 3050 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 12873 | 10200 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.7" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1216x2688 | 3200x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 185 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 8400 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 120W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 159 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 17 | Android 15 / HyperOS 2 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 5000 nits | 3200 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.0×76.0×8.6 mm | 161.3×75.3×9.4 mm | |
| Weight | 223 g | 225 g | |
| Launch price | — | $999 |
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Xiaomi 15 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.63
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2688
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Xiaomi 15 Ultra
- 6.7" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 3200x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 80W
Xiaomi 15 Ultra
- 6000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 12:19 hrs, total 30:03 hrs
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ and Xiaomi 15 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ leads Xiaomi 15 Ultra by 71.5% in our overall performance rating.
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Launch prices and where to check today's
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ is a bit better (100/100 vs 92/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ and the Xiaomi 15 Ultra are nearly equal (93/100 vs 90/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ (87/100 vs 52/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ notably outperforms the Xiaomi 15 Ultra (97/100 vs 80/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ is a bit better (39/100 vs 29/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ or the Xiaomi 15 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 15 Ultra edges out the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ by just 2 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ and the Xiaomi 15 Ultra?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ has a MobileRank rating of 83/100, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra — 85/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ or the Xiaomi 15 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 15 Ultra leads on camera score (87/100 vs 52/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ or the Xiaomi 15 Ultra?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ leads on performance (100/100 vs 92/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ over the Xiaomi 15 Ultra?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Xiaomi 15 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.