Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro vs Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6, while the Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 855+. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads — 81/100 vs 52/100 (a 29-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro has the bigger battery (8400 mAh vs 4050); the main camera is 50 MP vs 108 MP; the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (4,701,314 vs 859,084); the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro has NFC for contactless payments, the Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha doesn't; the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro is noticeably lighter (223g vs 241g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha
What makes Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4701314 vs 859084
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 1031
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 2864
- Bigger battery: 8400 vs 4050 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 40W
- Lighter: 223g vs 241g
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 55/100)
- Longer battery life (88/100 vs 27/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 80/100)
- Better portability (39/100 vs 20/100)
What makes Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha better?
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
- Better camera (56/100 vs 52/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro vs the Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro scores 29 points higher (81/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads (100/100 vs 55/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads (88/100 vs 27/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha (100/100 vs 55/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro is a bit better (93/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha and the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro are nearly equal (56/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha (88/100 vs 27/100). In the "portability" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro notably outperforms the Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha (39/100 vs 20/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro | Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 855+ | |
| AnTuTu | 4701314 | 859084 | |
| Geekbench Single | 4327 | 1031 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 12873 | 2864 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 7.9" Flexible Super AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1216x2688 | 2088x2250 | |
| Refresh rate | 185 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 8400 mAh | 4050 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 40W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 108 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 20 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | — | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 512GB | |
| OS | Android 17 | Android 10 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 5000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.0×76.0×8.6 mm | 154.4×72.3×10.4 mm | |
| Weight | 223 g | 241 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha
- Main: 108MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 20MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: —
Display comparison
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2688
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha
- 7.9" Flexible Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 2088x2250
- Refresh rate: —
Battery and charging
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 80W
Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha
- 4050 mAh
- Wired: 40W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro and Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha by 447.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha (100/100 vs 55/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro is a bit better (93/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha and the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro are nearly equal (56/100 vs 52/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha (88/100 vs 27/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro notably outperforms the Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha (39/100 vs 20/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro or the Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha by 29 points (81/100 vs 52/100).
What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro and the Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 81/100, the Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha — 52/100.
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro or the Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads on performance (100/100 vs 55/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro over the Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.