Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ vs Xiaomi Civi 3
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6, while the Xiaomi Civi 3 (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8200. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ leads — 83/100 vs 57/100 (a 26-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 1,240,821); the Xiaomi Civi 3 is noticeably lighter (174g vs 223g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+
Xiaomi Civi 3
What makes Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5195978 vs 1240821
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 1239
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 3962
- Bigger battery: 8400 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 67W
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 64/100)
- Better camera (52/100 vs 40/100)
- Longer battery life (97/100 vs 42/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 80/100)
What makes Xiaomi Civi 3 better?
- Lighter: 174g vs 223g
- Better portability (79/100 vs 39/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ vs the Xiaomi Civi 3, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ scores 26 points higher (83/100 vs 57/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ leads (100/100 vs 64/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ leads (52/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ leads (97/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Civi 3 (100/100 vs 64/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ is a bit better (93/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ is a bit better (52/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Civi 3 (97/100 vs 42/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi Civi 3 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ (79/100 vs 39/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ | Xiaomi Civi 3 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | MediaTek Dimensity 8200 | |
| AnTuTu | 5195978 | 1240821 | |
| Geekbench Single | 4327 | 1239 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 12873 | 3962 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.5" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1216x2688 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 185 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 8400 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 120W | 67W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 17 | Android 13, MIUI 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 5000 nits | 1500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.0×76.0×8.6 mm | 158.7×71.7×7.6 mm | |
| Weight | 223 g | 174 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Xiaomi Civi 3
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2688
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Xiaomi Civi 3
- 6.5" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 80W
Xiaomi Civi 3
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ and Xiaomi Civi 3, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ leads Xiaomi Civi 3 by 318.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Civi 3 (100/100 vs 64/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ is a bit better (93/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ is a bit better (52/100 vs 40/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Civi 3 (97/100 vs 42/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi Civi 3 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ (79/100 vs 39/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ or the Xiaomi Civi 3?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Civi 3 by 26 points (83/100 vs 57/100).
What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ and the Xiaomi Civi 3?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ has a MobileRank rating of 83/100, the Xiaomi Civi 3 — 57/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ or the Xiaomi Civi 3?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ leads on camera score (52/100 vs 40/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ or the Xiaomi Civi 3?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ leads on performance (100/100 vs 64/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ over the Xiaomi Civi 3?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Xiaomi Civi 3 is a better fit for active users.