Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro vs Vivo iQOO 12
The Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Vivo iQOO 12 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3; launch prices were $549 and $550. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 12 leads — 79/100 vs 73/100 (a 6-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro has the bigger battery (7050 mAh vs 5000); the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,289,721 vs 2,333,285); the Vivo iQOO 12 is noticeably lighter (212g vs 229g).
Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro
Vivo iQOO 12
- Higher AnTuTu: 3289721 vs 2333285
- Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 2205
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 7192
- Bigger battery: 7050 vs 5000 mAh
- Cheaper at launch: $549 vs $550
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 83/100)
- Longer battery life (72/100 vs 64/100)
- Faster charging: 120W vs 100W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 212g vs 229g
- Better camera (79/100 vs 52/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 80/100)
- Better portability (51/100 vs 32/100)
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro vs the Vivo iQOO 12, the Vivo iQOO 12 scores 6 points higher (79/100 vs 73/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 12 leads (79/100 vs 52/100). Value score: Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro — 66/100, Vivo iQOO 12 — 78/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro is a bit better (92/100 vs 83/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 12 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro (99/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 12 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro (79/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro is a bit better (72/100 vs 64/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO 12 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro (51/100 vs 32/100).
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro | Vivo iQOO 12 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | |
| AnTuTu | 3289721 | 2333285 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3041 | 2205 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9494 | 7192 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2480x1116 | 3200x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 7050 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 120W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB / 24GB | 8GB / 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2000 nits | 3000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP64 | |
| Dimensions | 163.4×76.1×8.9 mm | 163.2×75.9×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 229 g | 212 g | |
| Launch price | $549 | $550 |
Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo iQOO 12
- Main: 50MP f/1.75
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2480x1116
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO 12
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 3200x1440
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro
- 7050 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 11:38 hrs, total 28:35 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO 12
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- No wireless charging
We compared Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro and Vivo iQOO 12, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro leads Vivo iQOO 12 by 41.0% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $1. Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro was $1 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro is a bit better (92/100 vs 83/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 12 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro (99/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 12 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro (79/100 vs 52/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro is a bit better (72/100 vs 64/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO 12 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro (51/100 vs 32/100).
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro or the Vivo iQOO 12?
The Vivo iQOO 12 edges out the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro by just 6 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro and the Vivo iQOO 12?
The Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 73/100, the Vivo iQOO 12 — 79/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro or the Vivo iQOO 12?
The Vivo iQOO 12 leads on camera score (79/100 vs 52/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro or the Vivo iQOO 12?
The Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro leads on performance (92/100 vs 83/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro over the Vivo iQOO 12?
The Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Vivo iQOO 12 is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers.