Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro vs Redmi 17 4G
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6, while the Redmi 17 4G (2026) runs on the Helio G91 Ultra. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads — 81/100 vs 38/100 (a 43-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro has the bigger battery (8400 mAh vs 7500); the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (4,701,314 vs 354,158).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
Redmi 17 4G
What makes Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4701314 vs 354158
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 405
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 1407
- Bigger battery: 8400 vs 7500 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 45W
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 223g vs 232g
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 29/100)
- Better camera (52/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (88/100 vs 62/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 55/100)
- Better portability (39/100 vs 32/100)
What makes Redmi 17 4G better?
- Overall rating 38/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro vs the Redmi 17 4G, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro scores 43 points higher (81/100 vs 38/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads (100/100 vs 29/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads (52/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads (88/100 vs 62/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi 17 4G (100/100 vs 29/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi 17 4G (93/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro notably outperforms the Redmi 17 4G (52/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro notably outperforms the Redmi 17 4G (88/100 vs 62/100). 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 | Redmi 17 4G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | Helio G91 Ultra | |
| AnTuTu | 4701314 | 354158 | |
| Geekbench Single | 4327 | 405 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 12873 | 1407 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.9" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1216x2688 | 720x1600 | |
| Refresh rate | 185 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 8400 mAh | 7500 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 45W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 4GB / 6GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 17 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 5000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | IP65 | |
| Dimensions | 163.0×76.0×8.6 mm | 170.1×78.4×8.8 mm | |
| Weight | 223 g | 232 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Redmi 17 4G
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2688
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Redmi 17 4G
- 6.9" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 80W
Redmi 17 4G
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro and Redmi 17 4G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads Redmi 17 4G by 1227.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi 17 4G (100/100 vs 29/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi 17 4G (93/100 vs 55/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro notably outperforms the Redmi 17 4G (52/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro notably outperforms the Redmi 17 4G (88/100 vs 62/100).
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 Redmi 17 4G?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi 17 4G by 43 points (81/100 vs 38/100).
What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro and the Redmi 17 4G?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 81/100, the Redmi 17 4G — 38/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro or the Redmi 17 4G?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads on camera score (52/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro or the Redmi 17 4G?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads on performance (100/100 vs 29/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro over the Redmi 17 4G?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.