Infinix Note 12 VIP vs Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
The Infinix Note 12 VIP (2022) runs on the MediaTek Helio G96, 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 52/100 (a 29-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro has the bigger battery (8400 mAh vs 4500); the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (4,701,314 vs 493,222); the Infinix Note 12 VIP is noticeably lighter (199g vs 223g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Infinix Note 12 VIP
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
What makes Infinix Note 12 VIP better?
- Faster charging: 120W vs 80W
- Lighter: 199g vs 223g
- Better portability (60/100 vs 39/100)
What makes Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4701314 vs 493222
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 674
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 1793
- Bigger battery: 8400 vs 4500 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 40/100)
- Longer battery life (88/100 vs 54/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 79/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Infinix Note 12 VIP vs the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro, 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 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads (88/100 vs 54/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Infinix Note 12 VIP (100/100 vs 40/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro is a bit better (93/100 vs 79/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Infinix Note 12 VIP (88/100 vs 54/100). In the "portability" category, the Infinix Note 12 VIP notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro (60/100 vs 39/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Infinix Note 12 VIP | Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G96 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 493222 | 4701314 | |
| Geekbench Single | 674 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1793 | 12873 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1216x2688 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 185 Hz | |
| Battery | 4500 mAh | 8400 mAh | |
| Charging | 120W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 80W | |
| Main camera | — | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 108 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 12, XOS 10.6 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 700 nits | 5000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 163.5×76.7×7.9 mm | 163.0×76.0×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 199 g | 223 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Infinix Note 12 VIP
- Main: —
- Ultrawide: 108MP
- Front: 16MP
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Infinix Note 12 VIP
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2688
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Battery and charging
Infinix Note 12 VIP
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- No wireless charging
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 80W
Overall performance score
We compared Infinix Note 12 VIP and Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads Infinix Note 12 VIP by 89.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Infinix Note 12 VIP (100/100 vs 40/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro is a bit better (93/100 vs 79/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Infinix Note 12 VIP (88/100 vs 54/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Infinix Note 12 VIP notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro (60/100 vs 39/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Infinix Note 12 VIP or the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Infinix Note 12 VIP by 29 points (81/100 vs 52/100).
What is the rating of the Infinix Note 12 VIP and the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro?
The Infinix Note 12 VIP has a MobileRank rating of 52/100, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro — 81/100.
Which is more powerful: the Infinix Note 12 VIP or the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads on performance (100/100 vs 40/100).
Should you choose the Infinix Note 12 VIP 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.