Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro vs Vivo iQOO 12 Pro
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Vivo iQOO 12 Pro (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3; launch prices were $660 and $810. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 12 Pro leads — 82/100 vs 80/100 (a 2-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 5100); the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (4,013,168 vs 2,433,337); the Vivo iQOO 12 Pro is noticeably lighter (205g vs 230g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro
Vivo iQOO 12 Pro
What makes Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4013168 vs 2433337
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 2203
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 6511
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 5100 mAh
- Faster wireless charging: 80W vs 50W
- Cheaper at launch: $660 vs $810
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 83/100)
- Longer battery life (86/100 vs 82/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO 12 Pro better?
- Faster charging: 120W vs 80W
- Lighter: 205g vs 230g
- Better camera (79/100 vs 52/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 93/100)
- Better portability (50/100 vs 31/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro vs the Vivo iQOO 12 Pro, the Vivo iQOO 12 Pro scores 2 points higher (82/100 vs 80/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro leads (98/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 12 Pro leads (79/100 vs 52/100). Value score: Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro — 74/100, Vivo iQOO 12 Pro — 78/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 12 Pro (98/100 vs 83/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 12 Pro is a bit better (99/100 vs 93/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 12 Pro notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (79/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro and the Vivo iQOO 12 Pro are nearly equal (86/100 vs 82/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO 12 Pro notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (50/100 vs 31/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro | Vivo iQOO 12 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | |
| AnTuTu | 4013168 | 2433337 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 2203 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 6511 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1216x2688 | 1440x3200 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 8000 mAh | 5100 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 120W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 50W | |
| 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 | 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 14, up to 2 major Android upgrades, Funtouch 14 (International), OriginOS 4 (China) | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1800 nits | 3000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IPX8 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×76.5×8.9 mm | 164.6×75.4×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 230 g | 205 g | |
| Launch price | $660 | $810 |
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo iQOO 12 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2688
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Vivo iQOO 12 Pro
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3200
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro
- 8000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 14:36 hrs, total 33:56 hrs
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 80W
Vivo iQOO 12 Pro
- 5100 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro and Vivo iQOO 12 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro leads Vivo iQOO 12 Pro by 64.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $150. Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro was $150 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 12 Pro (98/100 vs 83/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 12 Pro is a bit better (99/100 vs 93/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 12 Pro notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (79/100 vs 52/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro and the Vivo iQOO 12 Pro are nearly equal (86/100 vs 82/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO 12 Pro notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (50/100 vs 31/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro or the Vivo iQOO 12 Pro?
The Vivo iQOO 12 Pro edges out the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro by just 2 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro and the Vivo iQOO 12 Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 80/100, the Vivo iQOO 12 Pro — 82/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro or the Vivo iQOO 12 Pro?
The Vivo iQOO 12 Pro leads on camera score (79/100 vs 52/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro or the Vivo iQOO 12 Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro leads on performance (98/100 vs 83/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro over the Vivo iQOO 12 Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Vivo iQOO 12 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.