Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro vs Redmi K50i
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6, while the Redmi K50i (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8100. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads — 81/100 vs 57/100 (a 24-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro has the bigger battery (8400 mAh vs 5080); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (4,701,314 vs 1,092,605); the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro has NFC for contactless payments, the Redmi K50i doesn't; the Redmi K50i is noticeably lighter (200g vs 223g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
Redmi K50i
What makes Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4701314 vs 1092605
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 1139
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 3842
- Bigger battery: 8400 vs 5080 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 67W
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 144Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 62/100)
- Better camera (52/100 vs 43/100)
- Longer battery life (88/100 vs 54/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 77/100)
What makes Redmi K50i better?
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 200g vs 223g
- Better portability (50/100 vs 39/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro vs the Redmi K50i, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro scores 24 points higher (81/100 vs 57/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads (100/100 vs 62/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads (88/100 vs 54/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi K50i (100/100 vs 62/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro notably outperforms the Redmi K50i (93/100 vs 77/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro is a bit better (52/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi K50i (88/100 vs 54/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi K50i is a bit better (50/100 vs 39/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro | Redmi K50i | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | MediaTek Dimensity 8100 | |
| AnTuTu | 4701314 | 1092605 | |
| Geekbench Single | 4327 | 1139 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 12873 | 3842 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.6" FFS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1216x2688 | 1080x2460 | |
| Refresh rate | 185 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 8400 mAh | 5080 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 67W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 17 | Android 12, MIUI 13 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 5000 nits | 650 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | IP53 | |
| Dimensions | 163.0×76.0×8.6 mm | 163.6×74.3×8.9 mm | |
| Weight | 223 g | 200 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Redmi K50i
- Main: 64MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2688
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Redmi K50i
- 6.6" FFS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2460
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 80W
Redmi K50i
- 5080 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro and Redmi K50i, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads Redmi K50i by 330.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi K50i (100/100 vs 62/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro notably outperforms the Redmi K50i (93/100 vs 77/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro is a bit better (52/100 vs 43/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi K50i (88/100 vs 54/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Redmi K50i is a bit better (50/100 vs 39/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro or the Redmi K50i?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi K50i by 24 points (81/100 vs 57/100).
What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro and the Redmi K50i?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 81/100, the Redmi K50i — 57/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro or the Redmi K50i?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads on camera score (52/100 vs 43/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro or the Redmi K50i?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads on performance (100/100 vs 62/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro over the Redmi K50i?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Redmi K50i is a better fit for active users.