Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro vs Redmi Note 9 Pro Max
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6, while the Redmi Note 9 Pro Max (2020) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads — 81/100 vs 46/100 (a 35-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro has the bigger battery (8400 mAh vs 5020); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (4,701,314 vs 517,460); the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro has NFC for contactless payments, the Redmi Note 9 Pro Max doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
Redmi Note 9 Pro Max
What makes Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4701314 vs 517460
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 746
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 1762
- Bigger battery: 8400 vs 5020 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 33W
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 41/100)
- Better camera (52/100 vs 48/100)
- Longer battery life (88/100 vs 46/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 56/100)
What makes Redmi Note 9 Pro Max better?
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 209g vs 223g
- Better portability (45/100 vs 39/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro vs the Redmi Note 9 Pro Max, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro scores 35 points higher (81/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads (100/100 vs 41/100). 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 9 Pro Max (100/100 vs 41/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 9 Pro Max (93/100 vs 56/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro and the Redmi Note 9 Pro Max are nearly equal (52/100 vs 48/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 9 Pro Max (88/100 vs 46/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi Note 9 Pro Max is a bit better (45/100 vs 39/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro | Redmi Note 9 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G | |
| AnTuTu | 4701314 | 517460 | |
| Geekbench Single | 4327 | 746 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 12873 | 1762 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.7" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1216x2688 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 185 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 8400 mAh | 5020 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 33W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 17 | Android 10.0; MIUI 11 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 5000 nits | 450 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.0×76.0×8.6 mm | 165.5×76.7×8.8 mm | |
| Weight | 223 g | 209 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Redmi Note 9 Pro Max
- Main: 64MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2688
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Redmi Note 9 Pro Max
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: —
Battery and charging
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 80W
Redmi Note 9 Pro Max
- 5020 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro and Redmi Note 9 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads Redmi Note 9 Pro Max by 808.5% 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 9 Pro Max (100/100 vs 41/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 9 Pro Max (93/100 vs 56/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro and the Redmi Note 9 Pro Max are nearly equal (52/100 vs 48/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 9 Pro Max (88/100 vs 46/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Redmi Note 9 Pro Max is a bit better (45/100 vs 39/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro or the Redmi Note 9 Pro Max?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 9 Pro Max by 35 points (81/100 vs 46/100).
What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro and the Redmi Note 9 Pro Max?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 81/100, the Redmi Note 9 Pro Max — 46/100.
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro or the Redmi Note 9 Pro Max?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads on performance (100/100 vs 41/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro over the Redmi Note 9 Pro Max?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.