Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro vs Xiaomi 17T Pro
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6, while the Xiaomi 17T Pro (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17T Pro leads — 82/100 vs 81/100 (a 1-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro has the bigger battery (8400 mAh vs 7000); the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (5,195,978 vs 3,182,664); the Xiaomi 17T Pro is noticeably lighter (205g vs 223g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
Xiaomi 17T Pro
What makes Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5195978 vs 3182664
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 3352
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 10402
- Bigger battery: 8400 vs 7000 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 144Hz
- Faster wireless charging: 80W vs 50W
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 93/100)
- Longer battery life (88/100 vs 87/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17T Pro better?
- Faster charging: 100W vs 80W
- Lighter: 205g vs 223g
- Better camera (63/100 vs 52/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 93/100)
- Better portability (54/100 vs 39/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro vs the Xiaomi 17T Pro, the Xiaomi 17T Pro scores 1 points higher (82/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro leads (63/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro is a bit better (100/100 vs 93/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro and the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro are nearly equal (94/100 vs 93/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro is a bit better (63/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro and the Xiaomi 17T Pro are nearly equal (88/100 vs 87/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro (54/100 vs 39/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro | Xiaomi 17T Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | 5195978 | 3182664 | |
| Geekbench Single | 4327 | 3352 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 12873 | 10402 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1216x2688 | 2772x1280 | |
| Refresh rate | 185 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 8400 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 17 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 5000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.0×76.0×8.6 mm | — | |
| Weight | 223 g | 205 g | |
| Launch price | — | $899 |
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Xiaomi 17T Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2688
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Xiaomi 17T Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2772x1280
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 80W
Xiaomi 17T Pro
- 7000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 18:30 hrs, total 36:42 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro and Xiaomi 17T Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads Xiaomi 17T Pro by 63.3% in our overall performance rating.
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Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro is a bit better (100/100 vs 93/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro and the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro are nearly equal (94/100 vs 93/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro is a bit better (63/100 vs 52/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro and the Xiaomi 17T Pro are nearly equal (88/100 vs 87/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro (54/100 vs 39/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro or the Xiaomi 17T Pro?
The Xiaomi 17T Pro edges out the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro by just 1 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro and the Xiaomi 17T Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 81/100, the Xiaomi 17T Pro — 82/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro or the Xiaomi 17T Pro?
The Xiaomi 17T Pro leads on camera score (63/100 vs 52/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro or the Xiaomi 17T Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads on performance (100/100 vs 93/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro over the Xiaomi 17T Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Xiaomi 17T Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.