Lava Virat Curve 5G vs Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
The Lava Virat Curve 5G (2026) runs on the Dimensity 7100, 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 6000); the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (4,701,314 vs 785,352).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Lava Virat Curve 5G
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
What makes Lava Virat Curve 5G better?
- Overall rating 52/100
What makes Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4701314 vs 785352
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 995
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 2925
- Bigger battery: 8400 vs 6000 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 45W
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 54/100)
- Better camera (52/100 vs 31/100)
- Longer battery life (88/100 vs 56/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 79/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Lava Virat Curve 5G 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 54/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads (52/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads (88/100 vs 56/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Lava Virat Curve 5G (100/100 vs 54/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro is a bit better (93/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro notably outperforms the Lava Virat Curve 5G (52/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Lava Virat Curve 5G (88/100 vs 56/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Lava Virat Curve 5G | Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Dimensity 7100 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 785352 | 4701314 | |
| Geekbench Single | 995 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2925 | 12873 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1216x2688 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 185 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 8400 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1100 nits | 5000 nits | |
| NFC | — | yes | |
| Protection | IP64 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | — | 163.0×76.0×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | — | 223 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Lava Virat Curve 5G
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 13MP
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Lava Virat Curve 5G
- 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
Lava Virat Curve 5G
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 80W
Overall performance score
We compared Lava Virat Curve 5G and Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads Lava Virat Curve 5G by 83.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Lava Virat Curve 5G (100/100 vs 54/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro is a bit better (93/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro notably outperforms the Lava Virat Curve 5G (52/100 vs 31/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Lava Virat Curve 5G (88/100 vs 56/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Lava Virat Curve 5G or the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Lava Virat Curve 5G by 29 points (81/100 vs 52/100).
What is the rating of the Lava Virat Curve 5G and the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro?
The Lava Virat Curve 5G has a MobileRank rating of 52/100, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro — 81/100.
Which has the better camera: the Lava Virat Curve 5G or the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads on camera score (52/100 vs 31/100).
Which is more powerful: the Lava Virat Curve 5G or the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads on performance (100/100 vs 54/100).
Should you choose the Lava Virat Curve 5G 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.