Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro vs Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6, while the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads — 92/100 vs 81/100 (a 11-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max has the bigger battery (8500 mAh vs 8400); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (5,195,978 vs 5,001,234).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
What makes Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5195978 vs 5001234
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 120Hz
- Faster wireless charging: 80W vs 50W
- Lighter: 223g vs 235g
- Better display (93/100 vs 82/100)
- Better portability (39/100 vs 33/100)
What makes Xiaomi 18 Pro Max better?
- Bigger battery: 8500 vs 8400 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 80W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Better camera (100/100 vs 52/100)
- Longer battery life (92/100 vs 88/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro vs the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max scores 11 points higher (92/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro is a bit better (93/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro (100/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max and the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro are nearly equal (92/100 vs 88/100). In the "portability" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro is a bit better (39/100 vs 33/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro | Xiaomi 18 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 5195978 | 5001234 | |
| Geekbench Single | 4327 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 12873 | 12873 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1216x2688 | 1208x2624 | |
| Refresh rate | 185 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 8400 mAh | 8500 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 17 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 5000 nits | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 163.0×76.0×8.6 mm | 163.4×77.6×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 223 g | 235 g | |
| Launch price | — | $986 |
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2688
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1208x2624
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 80W
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- 8500 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro and Xiaomi 18 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads Xiaomi 18 Pro Max by 3.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
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performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro is a bit better (93/100 vs 82/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro (100/100 vs 52/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max and the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro are nearly equal (92/100 vs 88/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro is a bit better (39/100 vs 33/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro or the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max is noticeably better than the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro — the overall rating gap is 11 points.
What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro and the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 81/100, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max — 92/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro or the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads on camera score (100/100 vs 52/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro over the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.