Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro vs Xiaomi Mi 9
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6, while the Xiaomi Mi 9 (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 855. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads — 81/100 vs 47/100 (a 34-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro has the bigger battery (8400 mAh vs 3300); 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 Xiaomi Mi 9 is noticeably lighter (173g vs 223g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
Xiaomi Mi 9
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 3300 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 27W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 60Hz
- Faster wireless charging: 80W vs 20W
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 54/100)
- Better camera (52/100 vs 44/100)
- Longer battery life (88/100 vs 22/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 56/100)
What makes Xiaomi Mi 9 better?
- Lighter: 173g vs 223g
- Better portability (79/100 vs 39/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro vs the Xiaomi Mi 9, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro scores 34 points higher (81/100 vs 47/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads (100/100 vs 54/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads (88/100 vs 22/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9 (100/100 vs 54/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9 (93/100 vs 56/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro is a bit better (52/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9 (88/100 vs 22/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi Mi 9 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro (79/100 vs 39/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro | Xiaomi Mi 9 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | 2340x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 185 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 8400 mAh | 3300 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 27W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 20W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 16 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 17 | Android 9 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 5000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.0×76.0×8.6 mm | 157.5×74.7×7.6 mm | |
| Weight | 223 g | 173 g | |
| Launch price | — | $400 |
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Xiaomi Mi 9
- Main: 48MP f/1.75
- Ultrawide: 16MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 20MP
Display comparison
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2688
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Xiaomi Mi 9
- 6.4" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Battery and charging
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 80W
Xiaomi Mi 9
- 3300 mAh
- Wired: 27W
- Wireless: 20W
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro and Xiaomi Mi 9, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads Xiaomi Mi 9 by 470.2% 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 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9 (100/100 vs 54/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9 (93/100 vs 56/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro is a bit better (52/100 vs 44/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9 (88/100 vs 22/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi Mi 9 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro (79/100 vs 39/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro or the Xiaomi Mi 9?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9 by 34 points (81/100 vs 47/100).
What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro and the Xiaomi Mi 9?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 81/100, the Xiaomi Mi 9 — 47/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro or the Xiaomi Mi 9?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads on camera score (52/100 vs 44/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro or the Xiaomi Mi 9?
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 Mi 9?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.