Nubia Red Magic 10 Air vs Vivo iQOO Neo 12
The Nubia Red Magic 10 Air (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, while the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads — 76/100 vs 69/100 (a 7-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 has the bigger battery (9000 mAh vs 6000); the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is faster in AnTuTu (4,647,154 vs 2,408,665); the Nubia Red Magic 10 Air is noticeably lighter (205g vs 225g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 10 Air
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
What makes Nubia Red Magic 10 Air better?
- Lighter: 205g vs 225g
- Better camera (52/100 vs 35/100)
- Better portability (57/100 vs 38/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO Neo 12 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4647154 vs 2408665
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 2203
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 6511
- Bigger battery: 9000 vs 6000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 80W
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 82/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 63/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 80/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 10 Air vs the Vivo iQOO Neo 12, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 scores 7 points higher (76/100 vs 69/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads (99/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Air leads (52/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads (80/100 vs 63/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 10 Air (99/100 vs 82/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 10 Air (99/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Air notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (52/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 10 Air (80/100 vs 63/100). In the "portability" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Air notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (57/100 vs 38/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 10 Air | Vivo iQOO Neo 12 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 2408665 | 4647154 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2203 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6511 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1116x2480 | 1440x3200 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 185 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 9000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 100W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1600 nits | 2200 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 164.3×76.6×7.9 mm | 163.4×75.9×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | 205 g | 225 g | |
| Launch price | $589 | — |
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 10 Air
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Nubia Red Magic 10 Air
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1116x2480
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3200
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Battery and charging
Nubia Red Magic 10 Air
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- 9000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Red Magic 10 Air and Vivo iQOO Neo 12, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads Nubia Red Magic 10 Air by 48.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 10 Air (99/100 vs 82/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 10 Air (99/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Air notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (52/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 10 Air (80/100 vs 63/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Air notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (57/100 vs 38/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 10 Air or the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 edges out the Nubia Red Magic 10 Air by just 7 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 10 Air and the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Nubia Red Magic 10 Air has a MobileRank rating of 69/100, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 — 76/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 10 Air or the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Nubia Red Magic 10 Air leads on camera score (52/100 vs 35/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 10 Air or the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads on performance (99/100 vs 82/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 10 Air over the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Nubia Red Magic 10 Air is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.