Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro vs Redmi Note 12 Explorer
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6, while the Redmi Note 12 Explorer (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 1080. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads — 81/100 vs 54/100 (a 27-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro has the bigger battery (8400 mAh vs 4300); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (4,701,314 vs 731,937); the Redmi Note 12 Explorer is noticeably lighter (207g vs 223g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
Redmi Note 12 Explorer
What makes Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4701314 vs 731937
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 1032
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 2507
- Bigger battery: 8400 vs 4300 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 52/100)
- Better camera (52/100 vs 48/100)
- Longer battery life (88/100 vs 50/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 79/100)
What makes Redmi Note 12 Explorer better?
- Faster charging: 210W vs 80W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 207g vs 223g
- Better portability (44/100 vs 39/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro vs the Redmi Note 12 Explorer, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro scores 27 points higher (81/100 vs 54/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads (100/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads (88/100 vs 50/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 12 Explorer (100/100 vs 52/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro is a bit better (93/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro and the Redmi Note 12 Explorer are nearly equal (52/100 vs 48/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 12 Explorer (88/100 vs 50/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi Note 12 Explorer is a bit better (44/100 vs 39/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro | Redmi Note 12 Explorer | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | MediaTek Dimensity 1080 | |
| AnTuTu | 4701314 | 731937 | |
| Geekbench Single | 4327 | 1032 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 12873 | 2507 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.7" OLED | |
| Resolution | 1216x2688 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 185 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 8400 mAh | 4300 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 210W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 17 | Android 12, MIUI 13 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 5000 nits | 900 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | IP53 | |
| Dimensions | 163.0×76.0×8.6 mm | 162.9×76.0×9.0 mm | |
| Weight | 223 g | 207 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Redmi Note 12 Explorer
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2688
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Redmi Note 12 Explorer
- 6.7" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 80W
Redmi Note 12 Explorer
- 4300 mAh
- Wired: 210W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro and Redmi Note 12 Explorer, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads Redmi Note 12 Explorer by 542.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 12 Explorer (100/100 vs 52/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro is a bit better (93/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro and the Redmi Note 12 Explorer are nearly equal (52/100 vs 48/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 12 Explorer (88/100 vs 50/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Redmi Note 12 Explorer is a bit better (44/100 vs 39/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro or the Redmi Note 12 Explorer?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 12 Explorer by 27 points (81/100 vs 54/100).
What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro and the Redmi Note 12 Explorer?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 81/100, the Redmi Note 12 Explorer — 54/100.
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro or the Redmi Note 12 Explorer?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads on performance (100/100 vs 52/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro over the Redmi Note 12 Explorer?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.