Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro vs Xiaomi 17 Ultra
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6, while the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads — 89/100 vs 81/100 (a 8-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro has the bigger battery (8400 mAh vs 6000); the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (5,195,978 vs 3,600,724).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
What makes Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5195978 vs 3600724
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 3639
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 11047
- Bigger battery: 8400 vs 6000 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 120Hz
- Faster wireless charging: 80W vs 50W
- Lighter: 223g vs 226g
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 97/100)
- Longer battery life (88/100 vs 80/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 89/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 Ultra better?
- Faster charging: 90W vs 80W
- Better camera (93/100 vs 52/100)
- Better portability (40/100 vs 39/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro vs the Xiaomi 17 Ultra, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra scores 8 points higher (89/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads (93/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra are nearly equal (100/100 vs 97/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra are nearly equal (93/100 vs 89/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro (93/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro is a bit better (88/100 vs 80/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra and the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro are nearly equal (40/100 vs 39/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro | Xiaomi 17 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 5195978 | 3600724 | |
| Geekbench Single | 4327 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 12873 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1216x2688 | 3200x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 185 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 8400 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 166 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 17 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 5000 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.0×76.0×8.6 mm | 162.9×77.6×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 223 g | 226 g | |
| Launch price | — | $999 |
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.63
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2688
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 3200x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 80W
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
- 6000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 16:09 hrs, total 33:23 hrs
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro and Xiaomi 17 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads Xiaomi 17 Ultra by 44.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra are nearly equal (100/100 vs 97/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra are nearly equal (93/100 vs 89/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro (93/100 vs 52/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro is a bit better (88/100 vs 80/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra and the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro are nearly equal (40/100 vs 39/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra edges out the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro by just 8 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 81/100, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads on camera score (93/100 vs 52/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro over the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Xiaomi 17 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.