Lava Virat V1 Pro 5G vs Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
The Lava Virat V1 Pro 5G (2026) runs on the Unisoc T8200, 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 41/100 (a 40-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro has the bigger battery (8400 mAh vs 6000); the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro has NFC for contactless payments, the Lava Virat V1 Pro 5G doesn't; the Lava Virat V1 Pro 5G is noticeably lighter (207g vs 223g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Lava Virat V1 Pro 5G
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
What makes Lava Virat V1 Pro 5G better?
- Lighter: 207g vs 223g
- Better portability (47/100 vs 39/100)
What makes Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 750
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 2200
- Bigger battery: 8400 vs 6000 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 18W
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 40/100)
- Better camera (52/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (88/100 vs 51/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 55/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Lava Virat V1 Pro 5G vs the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro scores 40 points higher (81/100 vs 41/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads (100/100 vs 40/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads (52/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads (88/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Lava Virat V1 Pro 5G (100/100 vs 40/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Lava Virat V1 Pro 5G (93/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro notably outperforms the Lava Virat V1 Pro 5G (52/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Lava Virat V1 Pro 5G (88/100 vs 51/100). In the "portability" category, the Lava Virat V1 Pro 5G is a bit better (47/100 vs 39/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Lava Virat V1 Pro 5G | Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc T8200 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 4701314 | |
| Geekbench Single | 750 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2200 | 12873 | |
| Display | 6.8" IPS LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 1216x2688 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 185 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 8400 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 5000 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | IP64 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 168.3×77.6×8.7 mm | 163.0×76.0×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 207 g | 223 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Lava Virat V1 Pro 5G
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 8MP
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Lava Virat V1 Pro 5G
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2688
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Battery and charging
Lava Virat V1 Pro 5G
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 80W
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Lava Virat V1 Pro 5G (100/100 vs 40/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Lava Virat V1 Pro 5G (93/100 vs 55/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro notably outperforms the Lava Virat V1 Pro 5G (52/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Lava Virat V1 Pro 5G (88/100 vs 51/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Lava Virat V1 Pro 5G is a bit better (47/100 vs 39/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Lava Virat V1 Pro 5G or the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Lava Virat V1 Pro 5G by 40 points (81/100 vs 41/100).
What is the rating of the Lava Virat V1 Pro 5G and the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro?
The Lava Virat V1 Pro 5G has a MobileRank rating of 41/100, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro — 81/100.
Which has the better camera: the Lava Virat V1 Pro 5G or the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads on camera score (52/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Lava Virat V1 Pro 5G 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 Lava Virat V1 Pro 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.