Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro vs Xiaomi Black Shark 2
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6, while the Xiaomi Black Shark 2 (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 855. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads — 81/100 vs 48/100 (a 33-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro has the bigger battery (8400 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 48 MP; the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (4,701,314 vs 824,513); the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro has NFC for contactless payments, the Xiaomi Black Shark 2 doesn't; the Xiaomi Black Shark 2 is noticeably lighter (205g vs 223g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
Xiaomi Black Shark 2
What makes Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4701314 vs 824513
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 968
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 2731
- Bigger battery: 8400 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 27W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 54/100)
- Better camera (52/100 vs 37/100)
- Longer battery life (88/100 vs 24/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 83/100)
What makes Xiaomi Black Shark 2 better?
- Lighter: 205g vs 223g
- Better portability (47/100 vs 39/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro vs the Xiaomi Black Shark 2, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro scores 33 points higher (81/100 vs 48/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads (100/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads (52/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads (88/100 vs 24/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 2 (100/100 vs 54/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro is a bit better (93/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro notably outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 2 (52/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 2 (88/100 vs 24/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi Black Shark 2 is a bit better (47/100 vs 39/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro | Xiaomi Black Shark 2 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 | |
| AnTuTu | 4701314 | 824513 | |
| Geekbench Single | 4327 | 968 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 12873 | 2731 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.4" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1216x2688 | 1080x2340 | |
| Refresh rate | 185 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 8400 mAh | 4000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 27W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 17 | Android 9.0 (Pie) | |
| Brightness (peak) | 5000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.0×76.0×8.6 mm | 163.6×75.0×8.8 mm | |
| Weight | 223 g | 205 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Xiaomi Black Shark 2
- Main: 48MP f/1.8
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 20MP
Display comparison
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2688
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Xiaomi Black Shark 2
- 6.4" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: —
Battery and charging
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 80W
Xiaomi Black Shark 2
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 27W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro and Xiaomi Black Shark 2, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads Xiaomi Black Shark 2 by 470.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 2 (100/100 vs 54/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro is a bit better (93/100 vs 83/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro notably outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 2 (52/100 vs 37/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 2 (88/100 vs 24/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi Black Shark 2 is a bit better (47/100 vs 39/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro or the Xiaomi Black Shark 2?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 2 by 33 points (81/100 vs 48/100).
What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro and the Xiaomi Black Shark 2?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 81/100, the Xiaomi Black Shark 2 — 48/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro or the Xiaomi Black Shark 2?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads on camera score (52/100 vs 37/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro or the Xiaomi Black Shark 2?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads on performance (100/100 vs 54/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro over the Xiaomi Black Shark 2?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.