Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro vs Xiaomi 12S Ultra
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6, while the Xiaomi 12S Ultra (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads — 81/100 vs 71/100 (a 10-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro has the bigger battery (8400 mAh vs 4800); the main camera is 50 MP vs 3 MP; the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (4,701,314 vs 1,627,862).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
Xiaomi 12S Ultra
What makes Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4701314 vs 1627862
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 1761
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 4688
- Bigger battery: 8400 vs 4800 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 67W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 3MP
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 120Hz
- Faster wireless charging: 80W vs 50W
- Lighter: 223g vs 225g
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 73/100)
- Longer battery life (88/100 vs 64/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 90/100)
- Better portability (39/100 vs 32/100)
What makes Xiaomi 12S Ultra better?
- Better camera (70/100 vs 52/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro vs the Xiaomi 12S Ultra, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro scores 10 points higher (81/100 vs 71/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads (100/100 vs 73/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 12S Ultra leads (70/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads (88/100 vs 64/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro notably outperforms the Xiaomi 12S Ultra (100/100 vs 73/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro and the Xiaomi 12S Ultra are nearly equal (93/100 vs 90/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 12S Ultra notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro (70/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro notably outperforms the Xiaomi 12S Ultra (88/100 vs 64/100). In the "portability" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro is a bit better (39/100 vs 32/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro | Xiaomi 12S Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | 4701314 | 1627862 | |
| Geekbench Single | 4327 | 1761 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 12873 | 4688 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.7" LTPO2 AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1216x2688 | 1440x3200 | |
| Refresh rate | 185 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 8400 mAh | 4800 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 67W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 136 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 3 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 48 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 48 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 17 | Android 12, MIUI 13 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 5000 nits | 1500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.0×76.0×8.6 mm | 163.2×75.0×9.1 mm | |
| Weight | 223 g | 225 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Xiaomi 12S Ultra
- Main: 3MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Telephoto: 48MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2688
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Xiaomi 12S Ultra
- 6.7" LTPO2 AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 80W
Xiaomi 12S Ultra
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro and Xiaomi 12S Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads Xiaomi 12S Ultra by 188.8% 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 Ultra (100/100 vs 73/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro and the Xiaomi 12S Ultra are nearly equal (93/100 vs 90/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 12S Ultra notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro (70/100 vs 52/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro notably outperforms the Xiaomi 12S Ultra (88/100 vs 64/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro is a bit better (39/100 vs 32/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro or the Xiaomi 12S Ultra?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro is noticeably better than the Xiaomi 12S Ultra — the overall rating gap is 10 points.
What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro and the Xiaomi 12S Ultra?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 81/100, the Xiaomi 12S Ultra — 71/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro or the Xiaomi 12S Ultra?
The Xiaomi 12S Ultra leads on camera score (70/100 vs 52/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro or the Xiaomi 12S Ultra?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads on performance (100/100 vs 73/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro over the Xiaomi 12S Ultra?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Xiaomi 12S Ultra is a better fit for active users.