Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro vs Redmi K80
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6, while the Redmi K80 (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads — 81/100 vs 67/100 (a 14-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro has the bigger battery (8400 mAh vs 6550); the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (4,701,314 vs 2,277,927).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
Redmi K80
What makes Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4701314 vs 2277927
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 2203
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 6511
- Bigger battery: 8400 vs 6550 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 82/100)
- Better camera (52/100 vs 37/100)
- Longer battery life (88/100 vs 68/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 90/100)
What makes Redmi K80 better?
- Faster charging: 90W vs 80W
- Lighter: 213g vs 223g
- Better portability (50/100 vs 39/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro vs the Redmi K80, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro scores 14 points higher (81/100 vs 67/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads (100/100 vs 82/100). 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 68/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro notably outperforms the Redmi K80 (100/100 vs 82/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro and the Redmi K80 are nearly equal (93/100 vs 90/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro notably outperforms the Redmi K80 (52/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro notably outperforms the Redmi K80 (88/100 vs 68/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi K80 is a bit better (50/100 vs 39/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro | Redmi K80 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | |
| AnTuTu | 4701314 | 2277927 | |
| Geekbench Single | 4327 | 2203 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 12873 | 6511 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1216x2688 | 3200x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 185 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 8400 mAh | 6550 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 90W | |
| 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 / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 17 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 5000 nits | 3200 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.0×76.0×8.6 mm | 160.3×75.0×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 223 g | 213 g | |
| Launch price | — | $345 |
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Redmi K80
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Display comparison
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2688
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Redmi K80
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 3200x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 80W
Redmi K80
- 6550 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro and Redmi K80, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads Redmi K80 by 106.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro notably outperforms the Redmi K80 (100/100 vs 82/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro and the Redmi K80 are nearly equal (93/100 vs 90/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro notably outperforms the Redmi K80 (52/100 vs 37/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro notably outperforms the Redmi K80 (88/100 vs 68/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Redmi K80 is a bit better (50/100 vs 39/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro or the Redmi K80?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro is noticeably better than the Redmi K80 — the overall rating gap is 14 points.
What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro and the Redmi K80?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 81/100, the Redmi K80 — 67/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro or the Redmi K80?
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 Redmi K80?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads on performance (100/100 vs 82/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro over the Redmi K80?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Redmi K80 is a better fit for gamers and power users.