Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro vs Xiaomi 12S Pro
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6, while the Xiaomi 12S Pro (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads — 81/100 vs 74/100 (a 7-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro has the bigger battery (8400 mAh vs 4600); the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (4,701,314 vs 1,420,808); the Xiaomi 12S Pro is noticeably lighter (203g vs 223g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
Xiaomi 12S Pro
What makes Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4701314 vs 1420808
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 1761
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 4688
- Bigger battery: 8400 vs 4600 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 120Hz
- Faster wireless charging: 80W vs 50W
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 71/100)
- Longer battery life (88/100 vs 71/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 90/100)
What makes Xiaomi 12S Pro better?
- Faster charging: 120W vs 80W
- Lighter: 203g vs 223g
- Better camera (78/100 vs 52/100)
- Better portability (55/100 vs 39/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro vs the Xiaomi 12S Pro, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro scores 7 points higher (81/100 vs 74/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads (100/100 vs 71/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 12S Pro leads (78/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads (88/100 vs 71/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro notably outperforms the Xiaomi 12S Pro (100/100 vs 71/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro and the Xiaomi 12S Pro are nearly equal (93/100 vs 90/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 12S Pro notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro (78/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro notably outperforms the Xiaomi 12S Pro (88/100 vs 71/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 12S Pro notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro (55/100 vs 39/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro | Xiaomi 12S Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | 4701314 | 1420808 | |
| Geekbench Single | 4327 | 1761 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 12873 | 4688 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.7" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1216x2688 | 1440x3200 | |
| Refresh rate | 185 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 8400 mAh | 4600 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 120W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 17 | Android 12, MIUI 13 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 5000 nits | 1500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.0×76.0×8.6 mm | 163.6×74.6×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 223 g | 203 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Xiaomi 12S Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2688
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Xiaomi 12S Pro
- 6.7" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 80W
Xiaomi 12S Pro
- 4600 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro and Xiaomi 12S Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads Xiaomi 12S Pro by 230.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro notably outperforms the Xiaomi 12S Pro (100/100 vs 71/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro and the Xiaomi 12S Pro are nearly equal (93/100 vs 90/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 12S Pro notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro (78/100 vs 52/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro notably outperforms the Xiaomi 12S Pro (88/100 vs 71/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 12S Pro notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro (55/100 vs 39/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro or the Xiaomi 12S Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro edges out the Xiaomi 12S Pro by just 7 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro and the Xiaomi 12S Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 81/100, the Xiaomi 12S Pro — 74/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro or the Xiaomi 12S Pro?
The Xiaomi 12S Pro leads on camera score (78/100 vs 52/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro or the Xiaomi 12S Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads on performance (100/100 vs 71/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro over the Xiaomi 12S Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Xiaomi 12S Pro is a better fit for active users.