Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro vs Xiaomi 14 Ultra
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6, while the Xiaomi 14 Ultra (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads — 81/100 vs 79/100 (a 2-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro has the bigger battery (8400 mAh vs 5300); the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (4,701,314 vs 2,354,148).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
Xiaomi 14 Ultra
What makes Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4701314 vs 2354148
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 2250
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 7200
- Bigger battery: 8400 vs 5300 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 120Hz
- Faster wireless charging: 80W vs 50W
- Lighter: 223g vs 224g
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 83/100)
- Longer battery life (88/100 vs 77/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 90/100)
- Better portability (39/100 vs 32/100)
What makes Xiaomi 14 Ultra better?
- Faster charging: 90W vs 80W
- Better camera (80/100 vs 52/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro vs the Xiaomi 14 Ultra, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro scores 2 points higher (81/100 vs 79/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads (100/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 14 Ultra leads (80/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads (88/100 vs 77/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro notably outperforms the Xiaomi 14 Ultra (100/100 vs 83/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro and the Xiaomi 14 Ultra are nearly equal (93/100 vs 90/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 14 Ultra notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro (80/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro is a bit better (88/100 vs 77/100). 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 14 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | |
| AnTuTu | 4701314 | 2354148 | |
| Geekbench Single | 4327 | 2250 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 12873 | 7200 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.7" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1216x2688 | 3200x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 185 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 8400 mAh | 5300 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 149 | |
| 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 / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 17 | Android 14 / HyperOS | |
| Brightness (peak) | 5000 nits | 3000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.0×76.0×8.6 mm | 161.4×75.3×9.2 mm | |
| Weight | 223 g | 224 g | |
| Launch price | — | $999 |
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Xiaomi 14 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.63
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2688
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Xiaomi 14 Ultra
- 6.7" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 3200x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 80W
Xiaomi 14 Ultra
- 5300 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro and Xiaomi 14 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads Xiaomi 14 Ultra by 99.7% 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 14 Ultra (100/100 vs 83/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro and the Xiaomi 14 Ultra are nearly equal (93/100 vs 90/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 14 Ultra notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro (80/100 vs 52/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro is a bit better (88/100 vs 77/100).
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 14 Ultra?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro edges out the Xiaomi 14 Ultra by just 2 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro and the Xiaomi 14 Ultra?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 81/100, the Xiaomi 14 Ultra — 79/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro or the Xiaomi 14 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 14 Ultra leads on camera score (80/100 vs 52/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro or the Xiaomi 14 Ultra?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads on performance (100/100 vs 83/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro over the Xiaomi 14 Ultra?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Xiaomi 14 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.