Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro vs Redmi Note 12S
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6, while the Redmi Note 12S (2023) runs on the MediaTek Helio G96. 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 108 MP; the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (4,701,314 vs 493,222); the Redmi Note 12S is noticeably lighter (176g vs 223g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
Redmi Note 12S
What makes Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4701314 vs 493222
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 674
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 1793
- Bigger battery: 8400 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 33W
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 40/100)
- Better camera (52/100 vs 44/100)
- Longer battery life (88/100 vs 46/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 69/100)
What makes Redmi Note 12S better?
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 176g vs 223g
- Better portability (72/100 vs 39/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro vs the Redmi Note 12S, 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 40/100). 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 12S (100/100 vs 40/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro notably outperforms the Redmi Note 12S (93/100 vs 69/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro is a bit better (52/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 12S (88/100 vs 46/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi Note 12S significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro (72/100 vs 39/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro | Redmi Note 12S | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | MediaTek Helio G96 | |
| AnTuTu | 4701314 | 493222 | |
| Geekbench Single | 4327 | 674 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 12873 | 1793 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.4" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1216x2688 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 185 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 8400 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 33W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 108 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 64GB / 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 17 | Android 13, MIUI 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 5000 nits | 1000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | IP53 | |
| Dimensions | 163.0×76.0×8.6 mm | 159.9×73.9×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 223 g | 176 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Redmi Note 12S
- Main: 108MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2688
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Redmi Note 12S
- 6.4" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Battery and charging
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 80W
Redmi Note 12S
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro and Redmi Note 12S, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads Redmi Note 12S by 853.2% 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 12S (100/100 vs 40/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro notably outperforms the Redmi Note 12S (93/100 vs 69/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro is a bit better (52/100 vs 44/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 12S (88/100 vs 46/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Redmi Note 12S significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro (72/100 vs 39/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro or the Redmi Note 12S?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 12S by 34 points (81/100 vs 47/100).
What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro and the Redmi Note 12S?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 81/100, the Redmi Note 12S — 47/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro or the Redmi Note 12S?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads on camera score (52/100 vs 44/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro or the Redmi Note 12S?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads on performance (100/100 vs 40/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro over the Redmi Note 12S?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.