Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ vs Xiaomi Black Shark 5
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6, while the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ leads — 83/100 vs 59/100 (a 24-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ has the bigger battery (8400 mAh vs 4650); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ is faster in AnTuTu (5,195,978 vs 1,010,069); the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ is thinner (8.6mm vs 10.0mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+
Xiaomi Black Shark 5
What makes Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5195978 vs 1010069
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 1298
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 3520
- Bigger battery: 8400 vs 4650 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 144Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 61/100)
- Better camera (52/100 vs 45/100)
- Longer battery life (97/100 vs 57/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 89/100)
- Better portability (39/100 vs 32/100)
What makes Xiaomi Black Shark 5 better?
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 218g vs 223g
- Overall rating 59/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ vs the Xiaomi Black Shark 5, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ scores 24 points higher (83/100 vs 59/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ leads (100/100 vs 61/100). 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+ significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 (100/100 vs 61/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ and the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 are nearly equal (93/100 vs 89/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ is a bit better (52/100 vs 45/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 (97/100 vs 57/100). 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 Black Shark 5 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G | |
| AnTuTu | 5195978 | 1010069 | |
| Geekbench Single | 4327 | 1298 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 12873 | 3520 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1216x2688 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 185 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 8400 mAh | 4650 mAh | |
| Charging | 120W | 120W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 13 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 17 | Android 12, Joy UI 13 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 5000 nits | 1300 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.0×76.0×8.6 mm | 163.8×76.3×10.0 mm | |
| Weight | 223 g | 218 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Xiaomi Black Shark 5
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2688
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Xiaomi Black Shark 5
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 80W
Xiaomi Black Shark 5
- 4650 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ and Xiaomi Black Shark 5, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ leads Xiaomi Black Shark 5 by 414.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 (100/100 vs 61/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ and the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 are nearly equal (93/100 vs 89/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ is a bit better (52/100 vs 45/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 (97/100 vs 57/100).
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 Black Shark 5?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 by 24 points (83/100 vs 59/100).
What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ and the Xiaomi Black Shark 5?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ has a MobileRank rating of 83/100, the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 — 59/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ or the Xiaomi Black Shark 5?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ leads on camera score (52/100 vs 45/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ or the Xiaomi Black Shark 5?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ leads on performance (100/100 vs 61/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ over the Xiaomi Black Shark 5?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Xiaomi Black Shark 5 is a better fit for active users.