HMD Vibe vs Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
The HMD Vibe (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 680, while the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads — 81/100 vs 27/100 (a 54-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro has the bigger battery (8400 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (5,195,978 vs 424,216); the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro has NFC for contactless payments, the HMD Vibe doesn't; the HMD Vibe is noticeably lighter (186g vs 223g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
HMD Vibe
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
What makes HMD Vibe better?
- Lighter: 186g vs 223g
- Better portability (63/100 vs 39/100)
What makes Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5195978 vs 424216
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 412
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 1423
- Bigger battery: 8400 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 10W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 31/100)
- Better camera (52/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (88/100 vs 22/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 43/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the HMD Vibe vs the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro scores 54 points higher (81/100 vs 27/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads (100/100 vs 31/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads (52/100 vs 10/100). 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 HMD Vibe (100/100 vs 31/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the HMD Vibe (93/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the HMD Vibe (52/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the HMD Vibe (88/100 vs 22/100). In the "portability" category, the HMD Vibe notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro (63/100 vs 39/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | HMD Vibe | Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 424216 | 5195978 | |
| Geekbench Single | 412 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1423 | 12873 | |
| Display | 6.6" IPS LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1480 | 1216x2688 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 185 Hz | |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 8400 mAh | |
| Charging | 10W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 14 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 600 nits | 5000 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×75.2×8.4 mm | 163.0×76.0×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 186 g | 223 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
HMD Vibe
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 5MP
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
HMD Vibe
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1480
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2688
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Battery and charging
HMD Vibe
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 80W
Overall performance score
We compared HMD Vibe and Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads HMD Vibe by 91.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the HMD Vibe (100/100 vs 31/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the HMD Vibe (93/100 vs 43/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the HMD Vibe (52/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the HMD Vibe (88/100 vs 22/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the HMD Vibe notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro (63/100 vs 39/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the HMD Vibe or the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the HMD Vibe by 54 points (81/100 vs 27/100).
What is the rating of the HMD Vibe and the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro?
The HMD Vibe has a MobileRank rating of 27/100, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro — 81/100.
Which has the better camera: the HMD Vibe or the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads on camera score (52/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the HMD Vibe or the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads on performance (100/100 vs 31/100).
Should you choose the HMD Vibe over the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.