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Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro vs Huawei nova 12 Ultra
Comparison between Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro and Huawei nova 12 Ultra: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from Nubia and Huawei.
The verdict
Neither runs away with it: each wins something.
| Category | Red Magic 8S Pro | nova 12 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 7.5 | 8.2 |
| Performance & hardware | 8.6 | 8.2 |
| Camera | 6.1 | 6.5 |
| Connectivity | 7.8 | 7.6 |
| Battery & charging | 6.7 | 6.2 |
Which one is for you?
Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 6,000 mAh
- against 4,600 mAh
- RAM Capacity
- 16 GB
- against 12 GB
- Wi-Fi Standards
- Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 6E, Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)
- against Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)
- Bluetooth Version
- Bluetooth 5.3
- against Bluetooth 5.2
Huawei nova 12 Ultra, if you care about…
- Display Technology
- LTPO OLED
- against AMOLED
- Maximum Storage Capacity
- 1 TB
- against 512 GB
- Display Pixel Density
- 449 ppi
- against 400 ppi
- Weight
- 198 g
- against 228 g
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Red Magic 8S Pro | nova 12 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | Huawei HiSilicon Kirin 9000S |
| Processor Process Size | 4 nm Best value | 5 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Qualcomm Adreno 740 | Maleoon 910 |
| Storage Type | UFS 4.0 | — |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 3.36 GHz Best value | 2.62 GHz |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 512 GB | 1 TB Best value |
| AnTuTu Score | 1,633,002 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | 2,027 | — |
| CPU Description | 1x3.36 GHz Cortex-X3 + 4x2.8 GHz Cortex-A715 + 3x2.02 GHz Cortex-A510 | Octa-core CPU with Taishan and Cortex-A510 cores. |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Nine-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 16 GB Best value | 12 GB |
| RAM Type | LPDDR5X | — |
| AnTuTu version | v10 | — |
Design
| Specification | Red Magic 8S Pro | nova 12 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black | Black, Blue, White |
| Body Thickness | 8.9 mm | 7.7 mm Best value |
| Body Width | 76.4 mm | 75 mm |
| Body Height | 164 mm | 163.1 mm |
| Weight | 228 g | 198 g Best value |
| Usable Surface | 89 % | 89 % |
| Body Materials | Aluminium Alloy, Glass Best value | Glass, Plastic |
Battery
| Specification | Red Magic 8S Pro | nova 12 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 6,000 mAh Best value | 4,600 mAh |
| Battery Type | Li-Polymer | Li-Polymer |
| Fast Charge Power | 80 W | 100 W Best value |
| Battery Features | Fast Charging, Non-Removable, Battery Level Indicator, Charger Included, Rechargeable | Fast Charging, Reverse Charging, Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator, Charger Included Best value |
Display
| Specification | Red Magic 8S Pro | nova 12 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 20:9 |
| Display Technology | AMOLED | LTPO OLED Best value |
| Peak Display Brightness | 1,300 nits | — |
| Display Diagonal | 6.8″ Best value | 6.76″ |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,116 px | 1,224 px Best value |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 2,480 px | 2,776 px Best value |
| Display Pixel Density | 400 ppi | 449 ppi Best value |
| Display Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Touch Sampling Rate | 960 Hz Best value | 300 Hz |
| Display Features | Gorilla Glass 5, Always-On Display, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, DC Dimming, DCI-P3, Frameless, Scratch Resistant, 10-Bit Panel, Curved Glass | Hole-Punch Notch, Kunlun Glass, HDR, DCI-P3, 10-Bit Panel, Scratch Resistant, Dual-Edge Display, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless, LTPO, 2160Hz PWM, Always-On Display |
Sensors
| Specification | Red Magic 8S Pro | nova 12 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Under Display | Under Display |
Sensor
| Specification | Red Magic 8S Pro | nova 12 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Cooling System, Gaming Buttons, Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Compass, Gravity Sensor, Gyroscope, Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass, Gravity Sensor, Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor, Cooling System |
Software
| Specification | Red Magic 8S Pro | nova 12 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 13 | HarmonyOS 4 |
| OS Family | Android | HarmonyOS |
| OS Version | 13 | 4 |
| Google Services | Yes | — |
| Widevine L1 | Yes | — |
Connectivity
| Specification | Red Magic 8S Pro | nova 12 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby | Single Nano-SIM, Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby |
| Cellular Bands | 2G CDMA BC0, 2G CDMA B2, 2G CDMA B3, 2G CDMA B5, 2G CDMA B8, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B2, 3G UMTS B4, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B6, 3G UMTS B8, 3G UMTS B19, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B12, 4G LTE B17, 4G LTE B18, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B26, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B34, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B42, 4G LTE B66, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n7, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n28a, 5G NR n28b, 5G NR n38, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n66, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78 | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 2G CDMA BC0, 2G CDMA B2, 2G CDMA B3, 2G CDMA B5, 2G CDMA B8, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B4, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B8, 3G UMTS B19, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B18, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B26, 4G LTE B34, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n28a, 5G NR n40, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78 |
| Cellular Technologies | 5G | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, CDMA2000, LTE, 5G |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 6E, Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) Best value | Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) |
| Wi-Fi Features | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display, MIMO | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display, MIMO |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.3 Best value | Bluetooth 5.2 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE, LDAC, SBC, AAC | A2DP, LE, L2HC |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, QZSS, Galileo, NavIC | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS, NavIC |
| Connectivity Features | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, Computer Sync, DLNA, NFC, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE, VoNR, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB Host 3.1, USB OTG, USB Type-C, USB 3.2 Gen 1 | USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Type-C, NFC, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE, Virtual Proximity Sensing, Satellite Connectivity |
| USB Version | USB 3.2 Gen 1 Best value | USB 2.0 |
| Max. download speed | 10,000 Mbps | — |
| Max. upload speed | 3,000 Mbps | — |
Audio
| Specification | Red Magic 8S Pro | nova 12 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Audio Features | DTS, DTS:X, Stereo Speakers, A2DP, LE, LDAC, SBC, AAC | Stereo Speakers, A2DP, LE, L2HC |
Technical
| Specification | Red Magic 8S Pro | nova 12 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | — | ADA-AL00U |
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