Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) vs Vivo iQOO 12
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Vivo iQOO 12 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 12 leads — 79/100 vs 77/100 (a 2-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 5000); the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) is faster in AnTuTu (3,950,082 vs 2,333,285); the Vivo iQOO 12 is noticeably lighter (212g vs 230g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China)
Vivo iQOO 12
What makes Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3950082 vs 2333285
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 2203
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 6511
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 5000 mAh
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 82/100)
- Longer battery life (71/100 vs 64/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO 12 better?
- Faster charging: 120W vs 80W
- Lighter: 212g vs 230g
- Better camera (79/100 vs 52/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 93/100)
- Better portability (51/100 vs 31/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) vs the Vivo iQOO 12, the Vivo iQOO 12 scores 2 points higher (79/100 vs 77/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) leads (98/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 12 leads (79/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 12 (98/100 vs 82/100). 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 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) (79/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) is a bit better (71/100 vs 64/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO 12 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) (51/100 vs 31/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) | Vivo iQOO 12 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | |
| AnTuTu | 3950082 | 2333285 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 2203 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 6511 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1216x2688 | 3200x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 8000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 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 | 8GB / 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16, Redmagic OS 11 | Android 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2000 nits | 3000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IPX8 | IP64 | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×76.5×8.9 mm | 163.2×75.9×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 230 g | 212 g | |
| Launch price | — | $550 |
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China)
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo iQOO 12
- Main: 50MP f/1.75
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China)
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2688
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Vivo iQOO 12
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 3200x1440
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China)
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO 12
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) and Vivo iQOO 12, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) leads Vivo iQOO 12 by 69.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China)
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 12 (98/100 vs 82/100).
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 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) (79/100 vs 52/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) is a bit better (71/100 vs 64/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO 12 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) (51/100 vs 31/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) or the Vivo iQOO 12?
The Vivo iQOO 12 edges out the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) by just 2 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) and the Vivo iQOO 12?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) has a MobileRank rating of 77/100, the Vivo iQOO 12 — 79/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) 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 11 Pro (China) or the Vivo iQOO 12?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) leads on performance (98/100 vs 82/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) over the Vivo iQOO 12?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) 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.