Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro vs Poco X8 Pro Max
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6, while the Poco X8 Pro Max (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500s. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads — 81/100 vs 70/100 (a 11-point difference). Key differences: the Poco X8 Pro Max has the bigger battery (8500 mAh vs 8400); the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (5,195,978 vs 2,604,459).
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Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
Poco X8 Pro Max
What makes Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5195978 vs 2604459
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 2725
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 8932
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 88/100)
- Better camera (52/100 vs 37/100)
- Longer battery life (88/100 vs 77/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 84/100)
What makes Poco X8 Pro Max better?
- Bigger battery: 8500 vs 8400 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 80W
- Lighter: 218g vs 223g
- Better portability (46/100 vs 39/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro vs the Poco X8 Pro Max, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro scores 11 points higher (81/100 vs 70/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads (100/100 vs 88/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads (52/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads (88/100 vs 77/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro is a bit better (100/100 vs 88/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro is a bit better (93/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro notably outperforms the Poco X8 Pro Max (52/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro is a bit better (88/100 vs 77/100). In the "portability" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max is a bit better (46/100 vs 39/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro | Poco X8 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | MediaTek Dimensity 9500s | |
| AnTuTu | 5195978 | 2604459 | |
| Geekbench Single | 4327 | 2725 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 12873 | 8932 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1216x2688 | 2772x1280 | |
| Refresh rate | 185 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 8400 mAh | 8500 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 17 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 5000 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.0×76.0×8.6 mm | 162.9×77.9×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 223 g | 218 g | |
| Launch price | — | $469 |
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Poco X8 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.5
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Display comparison
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2688
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Poco X8 Pro Max
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2772x1280
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 80W
Poco X8 Pro Max
- 8500 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro and Poco X8 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads Poco X8 Pro Max by 99.5% 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 is a bit better (100/100 vs 88/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro is a bit better (93/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro notably outperforms the Poco X8 Pro Max (52/100 vs 37/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro is a bit better (88/100 vs 77/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max is a bit better (46/100 vs 39/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro or the Poco X8 Pro Max?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro is noticeably better than the Poco X8 Pro Max — the overall rating gap is 11 points.
What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro and the Poco X8 Pro Max?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 81/100, the Poco X8 Pro Max — 70/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro or the Poco X8 Pro Max?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads on camera score (52/100 vs 37/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro or the Poco X8 Pro Max?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads on performance (100/100 vs 88/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro over the Poco X8 Pro Max?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Poco X8 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.