Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro vs Xiaomi 13 Lite
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6, while the Xiaomi 13 Lite (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 1. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads — 81/100 vs 54/100 (a 27-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro has the bigger battery (8400 mAh vs 4500); the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (4,701,314 vs 859,516); the Xiaomi 13 Lite is noticeably lighter (171g vs 223g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
Xiaomi 13 Lite
What makes Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4701314 vs 859516
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 1044
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 2785
- Bigger battery: 8400 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 67W
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 55/100)
- Better camera (52/100 vs 40/100)
- Longer battery life (88/100 vs 42/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 80/100)
What makes Xiaomi 13 Lite better?
- Lighter: 171g vs 223g
- Better portability (84/100 vs 39/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro vs the Xiaomi 13 Lite, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro scores 27 points higher (81/100 vs 54/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads (100/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads (52/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads (88/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 13 Lite (100/100 vs 55/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro is a bit better (93/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro is a bit better (52/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 13 Lite (88/100 vs 42/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 13 Lite significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro (84/100 vs 39/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro | Xiaomi 13 Lite | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | 4701314 | 859516 | |
| Geekbench Single | 4327 | 1044 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 12873 | 2785 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.5" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1216x2688 | 2400x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 185 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 8400 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 67W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 17 | Android 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 5000 nits | 1000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | IP53 | |
| Dimensions | 163.0×76.0×8.6 mm | 159.2×72.7×7.2 mm | |
| Weight | 223 g | 171 g | |
| Launch price | — | $400 |
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Xiaomi 13 Lite
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2688
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Xiaomi 13 Lite
- 6.5" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 80W
Xiaomi 13 Lite
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro and Xiaomi 13 Lite, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads Xiaomi 13 Lite by 447.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 13 Lite (100/100 vs 55/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro is a bit better (93/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro is a bit better (52/100 vs 40/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 13 Lite (88/100 vs 42/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 13 Lite significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro (84/100 vs 39/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro or the Xiaomi 13 Lite?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 13 Lite by 27 points (81/100 vs 54/100).
What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro and the Xiaomi 13 Lite?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 81/100, the Xiaomi 13 Lite — 54/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro or the Xiaomi 13 Lite?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads on camera score (52/100 vs 40/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro or the Xiaomi 13 Lite?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads on performance (100/100 vs 55/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro over the Xiaomi 13 Lite?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.