Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro vs Xiaomi 17T
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6, while the Xiaomi 17T (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads — 81/100 vs 72/100 (a 9-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro has the bigger battery (8400 mAh vs 6500); the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (4,701,314 vs 2,173,332); the Xiaomi 17T is noticeably lighter (185g vs 223g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
Xiaomi 17T
What makes Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4701314 vs 2173332
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 1555
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 6405
- Bigger battery: 8400 vs 6500 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 67W
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 77/100)
- Longer battery life (88/100 vs 63/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 85/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17T better?
- Lighter: 185g vs 223g
- Better camera (63/100 vs 52/100)
- Better portability (74/100 vs 39/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro vs the Xiaomi 17T, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro scores 9 points higher (81/100 vs 72/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads (100/100 vs 77/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17T leads (63/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads (88/100 vs 63/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17T (100/100 vs 77/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro is a bit better (93/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17T is a bit better (63/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17T (88/100 vs 63/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17T significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro (74/100 vs 39/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro | Xiaomi 17T | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra | |
| AnTuTu | 4701314 | 2173332 | |
| Geekbench Single | 4327 | 1555 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 12873 | 6405 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.6" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1216x2688 | 2756x1268 | |
| Refresh rate | 185 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 8400 mAh | 6500 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 67W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| 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 | 256GB / 512GB | |
| 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 | 185 g | |
| Launch price | — | $449 |
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Xiaomi 17T
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2688
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Xiaomi 17T
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2756x1268
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 80W
Xiaomi 17T
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro and Xiaomi 17T, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads Xiaomi 17T by 116.3% 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 17T (100/100 vs 77/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro is a bit better (93/100 vs 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17T is a bit better (63/100 vs 52/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17T (88/100 vs 63/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17T significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro (74/100 vs 39/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro or the Xiaomi 17T?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro edges out the Xiaomi 17T by just 9 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?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 81/100, the Xiaomi 17T — 72/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro or the Xiaomi 17T?
The Xiaomi 17T leads on camera score (63/100 vs 52/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro or the Xiaomi 17T?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads on performance (100/100 vs 77/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro over the Xiaomi 17T?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Xiaomi 17T is a better fit for active users.