Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro vs Xiaomi 13 Ultra
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6, while the Xiaomi 13 Ultra (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2. 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 5000); the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (4,701,314 vs 1,796,720).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
Xiaomi 13 Ultra
What makes Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4701314 vs 1796720
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 2004
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 5311
- Bigger battery: 8400 vs 5000 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 120Hz
- Faster wireless charging: 80W vs 50W
- Lighter: 223g vs 227g
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 76/100)
- Longer battery life (88/100 vs 73/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 90/100)
- Better portability (39/100 vs 31/100)
What makes Xiaomi 13 Ultra better?
- Faster charging: 90W vs 80W
- Better camera (73/100 vs 52/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro vs the Xiaomi 13 Ultra, 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 76/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 13 Ultra leads (73/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads (88/100 vs 73/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro notably outperforms the Xiaomi 13 Ultra (100/100 vs 76/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro and the Xiaomi 13 Ultra are nearly equal (93/100 vs 90/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 13 Ultra notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro (73/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro notably outperforms the Xiaomi 13 Ultra (88/100 vs 73/100). In the "portability" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro is a bit better (39/100 vs 31/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro | Xiaomi 13 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | |
| AnTuTu | 4701314 | 1796720 | |
| Geekbench Single | 4327 | 2004 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 12873 | 5311 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1216x2688 | 3200x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 185 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 8400 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 140 | |
| 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 | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 17 | Android 13 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 5000 nits | 2600 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.0×76.0×8.6 mm | 163.2×74.6×9.1 mm | |
| Weight | 223 g | 227 g | |
| Launch price | — | $900 |
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Xiaomi 13 Ultra
- 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 13 Ultra
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 3200x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 80W
Xiaomi 13 Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro and Xiaomi 13 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads Xiaomi 13 Ultra by 161.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro notably outperforms the Xiaomi 13 Ultra (100/100 vs 76/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro and the Xiaomi 13 Ultra are nearly equal (93/100 vs 90/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 13 Ultra notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro (73/100 vs 52/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro notably outperforms the Xiaomi 13 Ultra (88/100 vs 73/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro is a bit better (39/100 vs 31/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro or the Xiaomi 13 Ultra?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro edges out the Xiaomi 13 Ultra 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 13 Ultra?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 81/100, the Xiaomi 13 Ultra — 74/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro or the Xiaomi 13 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 13 Ultra leads on camera score (73/100 vs 52/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro or the Xiaomi 13 Ultra?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads on performance (100/100 vs 76/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro over the Xiaomi 13 Ultra?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Xiaomi 13 Ultra is a better fit for active users.