Nubia Red Magic 11 Air vs Vivo iQOO 12
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Vivo iQOO 12 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3; launch prices were $499 and $550. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 12 leads — 79/100 vs 72/100 (a 7-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5000); the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is faster in AnTuTu (3,448,524 vs 2,333,285).
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
Vivo iQOO 12
- Higher AnTuTu: 3448524 vs 2333285
- Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 2205
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 7192
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5000 mAh
- Cheaper at launch: $499 vs $550
- Higher performance (93/100 vs 83/100)
- Longer battery life (68/100 vs 64/100)
- Faster charging: 120W vs 80W
- Lighter: 212g vs 215g
- Better camera (79/100 vs 35/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 93/100)
- Better portability (51/100 vs 50/100)
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air vs the Vivo iQOO 12, the Vivo iQOO 12 scores 7 points higher (79/100 vs 72/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads (93/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 12 leads (79/100 vs 35/100). Value score: Nubia Red Magic 11 Air — 70/100, 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 11 Air is a bit better (93/100 vs 83/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 12 is a bit better (99/100 vs 93/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 12 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (79/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air and the Vivo iQOO 12 are nearly equal (68/100 vs 64/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO 12 and the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air are nearly equal (51/100 vs 50/100).
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 11 Air | Vivo iQOO 12 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | |
| AnTuTu | 3448524 | 2333285 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3041 | 2205 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9494 | 7192 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2688x1216 | 3200x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 120W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB / 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1800 nits | 3000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP64 | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×76.5×8.0 mm | 163.2×75.9×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 215 g | 212 g | |
| Launch price | $499 | $550 |
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo iQOO 12
- Main: 50MP f/1.75
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2688x1216
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Vivo iQOO 12
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 3200x1440
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO 12
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- No wireless charging
We compared Nubia Red Magic 11 Air and Vivo iQOO 12, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads Vivo iQOO 12 by 47.8% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $51. Nubia Red Magic 11 Air was $51 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is a bit better (93/100 vs 83/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 12 is a bit better (99/100 vs 93/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 12 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (79/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air and the Vivo iQOO 12 are nearly equal (68/100 vs 64/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO 12 and the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air are nearly equal (51/100 vs 50/100).
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air or the Vivo iQOO 12?
The Vivo iQOO 12 edges out the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air by just 7 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air and the Vivo iQOO 12?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air has a MobileRank rating of 72/100, the Vivo iQOO 12 — 79/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air or the Vivo iQOO 12?
The Vivo iQOO 12 leads on camera score (79/100 vs 35/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air or the Vivo iQOO 12?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads on performance (93/100 vs 83/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air over the Vivo iQOO 12?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air 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.