Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro vs Redmi 17
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6, while the Redmi 17 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads — 81/100 vs 46/100 (a 35-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 624,021).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
Redmi 17
What makes Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4701314 vs 624021
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 976
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 2250
- 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 49/100)
- 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 better?
- Overall rating 46/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro vs the Redmi 17, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro scores 35 points higher (81/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads (100/100 vs 49/100). 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 (100/100 vs 49/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi 17 (93/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro notably outperforms the Redmi 17 (52/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro notably outperforms the Redmi 17 (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 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 4701314 | 624021 | |
| Geekbench Single | 4327 | 976 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 12873 | 2250 | |
| 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 | 825 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | IP64 | |
| 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
- 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
- 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
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro and Redmi 17, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads Redmi 17 by 653.4% 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 (100/100 vs 49/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi 17 (93/100 vs 55/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro notably outperforms the Redmi 17 (52/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro notably outperforms the Redmi 17 (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?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi 17 by 35 points (81/100 vs 46/100).
What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro and the Redmi 17?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 81/100, the Redmi 17 — 46/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro or the Redmi 17?
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?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads on performance (100/100 vs 49/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro over the Redmi 17?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.