Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro vs Xiaomi Mix Flip 2
The Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, while the Xiaomi Mix Flip 2 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $649 and $830. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi Mix Flip 2 leads — 74/100 vs 61/100 (a 13-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5165); the Xiaomi Mix Flip 2 is faster in AnTuTu (3,126,402 vs 1,825,719); the Xiaomi Mix Flip 2 is noticeably lighter (199g vs 228g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro
Xiaomi Mix Flip 2
What makes Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro better?
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5165 mAh
- Cheaper at launch: $649 vs $830
- Longer battery life (60/100 vs 56/100)
What makes Xiaomi Mix Flip 2 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3126402 vs 1825719
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 2004
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 5311
- Faster charging: 67W vs 65W
- Lighter: 199g vs 228g
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 76/100)
- Better camera (57/100 vs 35/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 80/100)
- Better portability (64/100 vs 33/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro vs the Xiaomi Mix Flip 2, the Xiaomi Mix Flip 2 scores 13 points higher (74/100 vs 61/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi Mix Flip 2 leads (91/100 vs 76/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi Mix Flip 2 leads (57/100 vs 35/100). Value score: Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro — 36/100, Xiaomi Mix Flip 2 — 62/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi Mix Flip 2 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro (91/100 vs 76/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi Mix Flip 2 is a bit better (85/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi Mix Flip 2 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro (57/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro and the Xiaomi Mix Flip 2 are nearly equal (60/100 vs 56/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi Mix Flip 2 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro (64/100 vs 33/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro | Xiaomi Mix Flip 2 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 1825719 | 3126402 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2004 | 3013 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 5311 | 9287 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.9" Foldable LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2480x1116 | 1224x2912 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 5165 mAh | |
| Charging | 65W | 67W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 13 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1300 nits | 3200 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Dimensions | 164.0×76.4×8.9 mm | 166.9×73.8×7.6 mm | |
| Weight | 228 g | 199 g | |
| Launch price | $649 | $830 |
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.88
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Xiaomi Mix Flip 2
- Main: 50MP
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2480x1116
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi Mix Flip 2
- 6.9" Foldable LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1224x2912
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi Mix Flip 2
- 5165 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro and Xiaomi Mix Flip 2, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi Mix Flip 2 leads Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro by 41.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $181. Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro was $181 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi Mix Flip 2 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro (91/100 vs 76/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi Mix Flip 2 is a bit better (85/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi Mix Flip 2 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro (57/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro and the Xiaomi Mix Flip 2 are nearly equal (60/100 vs 56/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi Mix Flip 2 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro (64/100 vs 33/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro or the Xiaomi Mix Flip 2?
The Xiaomi Mix Flip 2 is noticeably better than the Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro — the overall rating gap is 13 points.
What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro and the Xiaomi Mix Flip 2?
The Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 61/100, the Xiaomi Mix Flip 2 — 74/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro or the Xiaomi Mix Flip 2?
The Xiaomi Mix Flip 2 leads on camera score (57/100 vs 35/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro or the Xiaomi Mix Flip 2?
The Xiaomi Mix Flip 2 leads on performance (91/100 vs 76/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro over the Xiaomi Mix Flip 2?
The Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro is a better fit for active users. The Xiaomi Mix Flip 2 is a better fit for gamers and power users.