Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro vs Redmi Note 14S
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6, while the Redmi Note 14S (2025) runs on the MediaTek Helio G99 Ultra. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads — 81/100 vs 50/100 (a 31-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 200 MP; the Redmi Note 14S is noticeably lighter (179g vs 223g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
Redmi Note 14S
What makes Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 760
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 1890
- Bigger battery: 8400 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 67W
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 38/100)
- Better camera (52/100 vs 48/100)
- Longer battery life (88/100 vs 53/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 79/100)
What makes Redmi Note 14S better?
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 179g vs 223g
- Better portability (72/100 vs 39/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro vs the Redmi Note 14S, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro scores 31 points higher (81/100 vs 50/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads (100/100 vs 38/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads (88/100 vs 53/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 14S (100/100 vs 38/100). 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 14S are nearly equal (52/100 vs 48/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 14S (88/100 vs 53/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi Note 14S significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro (72/100 vs 39/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro | Redmi Note 14S | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | MediaTek Helio G99 Ultra | |
| AnTuTu | 4701314 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 4327 | 760 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 12873 | 1890 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1216x2688 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 185 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 8400 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 67W | |
| 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 15, HyperOS | |
| Brightness (peak) | 5000 nits | 1300 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | IP64 | |
| Dimensions | 163.0×76.0×8.6 mm | 161.1×75.0×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 223 g | 179 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Redmi Note 14S
- 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 14S
- 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 14S
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- No wireless charging
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 14S (100/100 vs 38/100).
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 14S are nearly equal (52/100 vs 48/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 14S (88/100 vs 53/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Redmi Note 14S 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 14S?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 14S by 31 points (81/100 vs 50/100).
What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro and the Redmi Note 14S?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 81/100, the Redmi Note 14S — 50/100.
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro or the Redmi Note 14S?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads on performance (100/100 vs 38/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro over the Redmi Note 14S?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.