Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ vs Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6, while the Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 855+. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ leads — 83/100 vs 52/100 (a 31-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ has the bigger battery (8400 mAh vs 4050); the main camera is 50 MP vs 108 MP; the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ is faster in AnTuTu (5,195,978 vs 859,084); the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ has NFC for contactless payments, the Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha doesn't; the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ is noticeably lighter (223g vs 241g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+
Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha
What makes Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5195978 vs 859084
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 1031
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 2864
- Bigger battery: 8400 vs 4050 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 40W
- Lighter: 223g vs 241g
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 55/100)
- Longer battery life (97/100 vs 27/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 80/100)
- Better portability (39/100 vs 20/100)
What makes Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha better?
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
- Better camera (56/100 vs 52/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ vs the Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ scores 31 points higher (83/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ leads (100/100 vs 55/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ leads (97/100 vs 27/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha (100/100 vs 55/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ is a bit better (93/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha and the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ are nearly equal (56/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha (97/100 vs 27/100). In the "portability" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ notably outperforms the Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha (39/100 vs 20/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ | Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 855+ | |
| AnTuTu | 5195978 | 859084 | |
| Geekbench Single | 4327 | 1031 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 12873 | 2864 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 7.9" Flexible Super AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1216x2688 | 2088x2250 | |
| Refresh rate | 185 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 8400 mAh | 4050 mAh | |
| Charging | 120W | 40W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 108 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 20 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | — | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 512GB | |
| OS | Android 17 | Android 10 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 5000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.0×76.0×8.6 mm | 154.4×72.3×10.4 mm | |
| Weight | 223 g | 241 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha
- Main: 108MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 20MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: —
Display comparison
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2688
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha
- 7.9" Flexible Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 2088x2250
- Refresh rate: —
Battery and charging
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 80W
Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha
- 4050 mAh
- Wired: 40W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ and Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ leads Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha by 504.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha (100/100 vs 55/100).
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 Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha and the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ are nearly equal (56/100 vs 52/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha (97/100 vs 27/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ notably outperforms the Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha (39/100 vs 20/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ or the Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha by 31 points (83/100 vs 52/100).
What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ and the Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ has a MobileRank rating of 83/100, the Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha — 52/100.
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ or the Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ leads on performance (100/100 vs 55/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ over the Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.