Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro vs Xiaomi 13
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6, while the Xiaomi 13 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads — 81/100 vs 69/100 (a 12-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 1,743,949); the Xiaomi 13 is noticeably lighter (189g vs 223g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
Xiaomi 13
What makes Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4701314 vs 1743949
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 2004
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 5311
- Bigger battery: 8400 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 67W
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 120Hz
- Faster wireless charging: 80W vs 50W
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 75/100)
- Longer battery life (88/100 vs 57/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 81/100)
What makes Xiaomi 13 better?
- Lighter: 189g vs 223g
- Better camera (65/100 vs 52/100)
- Better portability (66/100 vs 39/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro vs the Xiaomi 13, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro scores 12 points higher (81/100 vs 69/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads (100/100 vs 75/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 13 leads (65/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads (88/100 vs 57/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro notably outperforms the Xiaomi 13 (100/100 vs 75/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro is a bit better (93/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 13 is a bit better (65/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 13 (88/100 vs 57/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 13 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro (66/100 vs 39/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro | Xiaomi 13 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | |
| AnTuTu | 4701314 | 1743949 | |
| Geekbench Single | 4327 | 2004 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 12873 | 5311 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.4" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1216x2688 | 2400x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 185 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 8400 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 67W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 130 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 10 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 17 | Android 13 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 5000 nits | 1900 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.0×76.0×8.6 mm | 152.8×71.5×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 223 g | 189 g | |
| Launch price | — | $640 |
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Xiaomi 13
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2688
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Xiaomi 13
- 6.4" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 80W
Xiaomi 13
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro and Xiaomi 13, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads Xiaomi 13 by 169.6% 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 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 13 (100/100 vs 75/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro is a bit better (93/100 vs 81/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 13 is a bit better (65/100 vs 52/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 13 (88/100 vs 57/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 13 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro (66/100 vs 39/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro or the Xiaomi 13?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro is noticeably better than the Xiaomi 13 — the overall rating gap is 12 points.
What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro and the Xiaomi 13?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 81/100, the Xiaomi 13 — 69/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro or the Xiaomi 13?
The Xiaomi 13 leads on camera score (65/100 vs 52/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro or the Xiaomi 13?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads on performance (100/100 vs 75/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro over the Xiaomi 13?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Xiaomi 13 is a better fit for active users.