nubia Air Pro vs Xiaomi 12 Pro
28.9Performance43.2
78.7Display56.7
39Camera63.6
52.5Battery72.1
60Features65.3
7 spec wins — nubia Air Pro3 spec wins — Xiaomi 12 Pro
InnoReviews verdict
Xiaomi 12 Pro wins this phone face-off, 58 to 48.7, pulling ahead mainly in camera (+25) and battery (+20). nubia Air Pro still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the nubia Air Pro
- Stronger display score: 79 vs 57
- 200% higher Peak brightness: 4,500 nits vs 1,500 nits
- 116% higher Main camera: 108 MP vs 50 MP
- 27% lower thickness: 6 mm vs 8.2 mm
- 20% higher Refresh rate: 144 Hz vs 120 Hz
Reasons to pick the Xiaomi 12 Pro
- Stronger performance score: 43 vs 29
- Stronger camera score: 64 vs 39
- Stronger battery score: 72 vs 53
- Stronger features score: 65 vs 60
- 167% higher Wired charging: 120 W vs 45 W
Display
| Spec | nubia Air Pro | Xiaomi 12 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.77 ″+1% | 6.73 ″ |
| Panel type | AMOLED | LTPO AMOLED |
| Resolution | 1224x2720 | 3200x1440 |
| Pixel density | 441 ppi | 522 ppi+18% |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz+20% | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 4,500 nits+200% | 1,500 nits |
| Screen-to-body | 90.3 % | — |
Performance
| Spec | nubia Air Pro | Xiaomi 12 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | MediaTek Dimensity 7100 | Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 |
| AnTuTu | — | 1,150,000 |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | — | 1,720Top 40% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | — | 4,300Top 44% |
| RAM (max) | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage options | 256GB/512GB | 128GB / 256GB |
| Storage type | UFS 2.2 | UFS 3.1 |
Camera
| Spec | nubia Air Pro | Xiaomi 12 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 108 MP+116% | 50 MP |
| Main aperture | — | f/1.9 |
| Ultra-wide | — | 50 MP |
| Telephoto | — | 50 MP |
| Optical zoom | — | 2 x |
| Max video | — | 8K@24fps |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 32 MP |
| OIS | — | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | nubia Air Pro | Xiaomi 12 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,000 mAh+9% | 4,600 mAh |
| Wired charging | 45 W | 120 W+167% |
| Wireless charging | — | 50 W |
Design
| Spec | nubia Air Pro | Xiaomi 12 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 172 g+16% | 204 g |
| Thickness | 6 mm+27% | 8.2 mm |
| IP rating | IP68/IP69K | — |
| Frame material | Aluminum | Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | nubia Air Pro | Xiaomi 12 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | — | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | — | 5.2 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | USB-C 2.0 |
| eSIM | — | No |
Software
| Spec | nubia Air Pro | Xiaomi 12 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 16 | Android 12 (MIUI 13) |
| OS update pledge | — | 3 years |
Audio
| Spec | nubia Air Pro | Xiaomi 12 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | No | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |