Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro vs Xiaomi Mi 11 Pro
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6, while the Xiaomi Mi 11 Pro (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads — 81/100 vs 66/100 (a 15-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro has the bigger battery (8400 mAh vs 5000); the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (4,701,314 vs 1,119,714); the Xiaomi Mi 11 Pro is noticeably lighter (208g vs 223g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
Xiaomi Mi 11 Pro
What makes Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4701314 vs 1119714
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 1500
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 3537
- Bigger battery: 8400 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 67W
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 120Hz
- Faster wireless charging: 80W vs 67W
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 64/100)
- Longer battery life (88/100 vs 68/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 89/100)
What makes Xiaomi Mi 11 Pro better?
- Lighter: 208g vs 223g
- Better camera (60/100 vs 52/100)
- Better portability (49/100 vs 39/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro vs the Xiaomi Mi 11 Pro, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro scores 15 points higher (81/100 vs 66/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads (100/100 vs 64/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads (88/100 vs 68/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 11 Pro (100/100 vs 64/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro and the Xiaomi Mi 11 Pro are nearly equal (93/100 vs 89/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi Mi 11 Pro is a bit better (60/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro notably outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 11 Pro (88/100 vs 68/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi Mi 11 Pro is a bit better (49/100 vs 39/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro | Xiaomi Mi 11 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 | |
| AnTuTu | 4701314 | 1119714 | |
| Geekbench Single | 4327 | 1500 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 12873 | 3537 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1216x2688 | 1440x3200 | |
| Refresh rate | 185 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 8400 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 67W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 67W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 124 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 13 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 17 | Android 11, MIUI 12.5 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 5000 nits | 1500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.0×76.0×8.6 mm | 164.3×74.6×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | 223 g | 208 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Xiaomi Mi 11 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/2.0
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Display comparison
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2688
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Xiaomi Mi 11 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 80W
Xiaomi Mi 11 Pro
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- Wireless: 67W
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro and Xiaomi Mi 11 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads Xiaomi Mi 11 Pro by 319.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 11 Pro (100/100 vs 64/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro and the Xiaomi Mi 11 Pro are nearly equal (93/100 vs 89/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi Mi 11 Pro is a bit better (60/100 vs 52/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro notably outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 11 Pro (88/100 vs 68/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi Mi 11 Pro is a bit better (49/100 vs 39/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro or the Xiaomi Mi 11 Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro is noticeably better than the Xiaomi Mi 11 Pro — the overall rating gap is 15 points.
What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro and the Xiaomi Mi 11 Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 81/100, the Xiaomi Mi 11 Pro — 66/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro or the Xiaomi Mi 11 Pro?
The Xiaomi Mi 11 Pro leads on camera score (60/100 vs 52/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro or the Xiaomi Mi 11 Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads on performance (100/100 vs 64/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro over the Xiaomi Mi 11 Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Xiaomi Mi 11 Pro is a better fit for active users.