Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro vs Redmi Note 12 (Global)
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6, while the Redmi Note 12 (Global) (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 1. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads — 81/100 vs 47/100 (a 34-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro has the bigger battery (8400 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 48 MP; the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (4,701,314 vs 521,686); the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro has NFC for contactless payments, the Redmi Note 12 (Global) doesn't; the Redmi Note 12 (Global) is noticeably lighter (188g vs 223g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
Redmi Note 12 (Global)
What makes Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4701314 vs 521686
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 852
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 2048
- Bigger battery: 8400 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 33W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 44/100)
- Better camera (52/100 vs 33/100)
- Longer battery life (88/100 vs 46/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 79/100)
What makes Redmi Note 12 (Global) better?
- Lighter: 188g vs 223g
- Better portability (67/100 vs 39/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro vs the Redmi Note 12 (Global), the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro scores 34 points higher (81/100 vs 47/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads (100/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads (52/100 vs 33/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads (88/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 12 (Global) (100/100 vs 44/100). 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 notably outperforms the Redmi Note 12 (Global) (52/100 vs 33/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 12 (Global) (88/100 vs 46/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi Note 12 (Global) notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro (67/100 vs 39/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro | Redmi Note 12 (Global) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | 4701314 | 521686 | |
| Geekbench Single | 4327 | 852 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 12873 | 2048 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1216x2688 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 185 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 8400 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 33W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 4GB / 6GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 17 | Android 12, MIUI 13 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 5000 nits | 1200 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | IP53 | |
| Dimensions | 163.0×76.0×8.6 mm | 165.9×76.2×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 223 g | 188 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Redmi Note 12 (Global)
- Main: 48MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 13MP
Display comparison
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2688
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Redmi Note 12 (Global)
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 80W
Redmi Note 12 (Global)
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro and Redmi Note 12 (Global), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads Redmi Note 12 (Global) by 801.2% 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 (Global) (100/100 vs 44/100).
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 notably outperforms the Redmi Note 12 (Global) (52/100 vs 33/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 12 (Global) (88/100 vs 46/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Redmi Note 12 (Global) notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro (67/100 vs 39/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro or the Redmi Note 12 (Global)?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 12 (Global) by 34 points (81/100 vs 47/100).
What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro and the Redmi Note 12 (Global)?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 81/100, the Redmi Note 12 (Global) — 47/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro or the Redmi Note 12 (Global)?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads on camera score (52/100 vs 33/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro or the Redmi Note 12 (Global)?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads on performance (100/100 vs 44/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro over the Redmi Note 12 (Global)?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.