Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro vs Xiaomi Civi 5 Pro
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6, while the Xiaomi Civi 5 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads — 81/100 vs 73/100 (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 (4,701,314 vs 2,375,195); the Xiaomi Civi 5 Pro is noticeably lighter (181g vs 223g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
Xiaomi Civi 5 Pro
What makes Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4701314 vs 2375195
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 2072
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 6649
- Bigger battery: 8400 vs 6000 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 67W
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 81/100)
- Longer battery life (88/100 vs 60/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 85/100)
What makes Xiaomi Civi 5 Pro better?
- Lighter: 181g vs 223g
- Better camera (66/100 vs 52/100)
- Better portability (75/100 vs 39/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro vs the Xiaomi Civi 5 Pro, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro scores 8 points higher (81/100 vs 73/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads (100/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi Civi 5 Pro leads (66/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads (88/100 vs 60/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro notably outperforms the Xiaomi Civi 5 Pro (100/100 vs 81/100). 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 Civi 5 Pro is a bit better (66/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro notably outperforms the Xiaomi Civi 5 Pro (88/100 vs 60/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi Civi 5 Pro significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro (75/100 vs 39/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro | Xiaomi Civi 5 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 | |
| AnTuTu | 4701314 | 2375195 | |
| Geekbench Single | 4327 | 2072 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 12873 | 6649 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.5" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1216x2688 | 1236x2750 | |
| Refresh rate | 185 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 8400 mAh | 6000 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 | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 17 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 5000 nits | 3200 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.0×76.0×8.6 mm | 157.1×73.2×7.5 mm | |
| Weight | 223 g | 181 g | |
| Launch price | — | $415 |
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Xiaomi Civi 5 Pro
- Main: 50MP
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2688
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Xiaomi Civi 5 Pro
- 6.5" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1236x2750
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 80W
Xiaomi Civi 5 Pro
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro and Xiaomi Civi 5 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads Xiaomi Civi 5 Pro by 97.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro notably outperforms the Xiaomi Civi 5 Pro (100/100 vs 81/100).
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 Civi 5 Pro is a bit better (66/100 vs 52/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro notably outperforms the Xiaomi Civi 5 Pro (88/100 vs 60/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi Civi 5 Pro significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro (75/100 vs 39/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro or the Xiaomi Civi 5 Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro edges out the Xiaomi Civi 5 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 Civi 5 Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 81/100, the Xiaomi Civi 5 Pro — 73/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro or the Xiaomi Civi 5 Pro?
The Xiaomi Civi 5 Pro leads on camera score (66/100 vs 52/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro or the Xiaomi Civi 5 Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads on performance (100/100 vs 81/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro over the Xiaomi Civi 5 Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Xiaomi Civi 5 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users.