Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ vs Vivo iQOO 12
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Vivo iQOO 12 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3; launch prices were $860 and $550. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ leads — 81/100 vs 79/100 (a 2-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 5000); the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ is faster in AnTuTu (4,716,234 vs 2,333,285); the Vivo iQOO 12 is noticeably lighter (212g vs 230g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+
Vivo iQOO 12
What makes Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4716234 vs 2333285
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 2203
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 6511
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 5000 mAh
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 82/100)
- Longer battery life (93/100 vs 64/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO 12 better?
- Lighter: 212g vs 230g
- Cheaper at launch: $550 vs $860
- Better camera (79/100 vs 52/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 93/100)
- Better portability (51/100 vs 29/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ vs the Vivo iQOO 12, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ scores 2 points higher (81/100 vs 79/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ leads (99/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 12 leads (79/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ leads (93/100 vs 64/100). Value score: Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ — 76/100, Vivo iQOO 12 — 76/100; 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 11S Pro+ notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 12 (99/100 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 11S Pro+ (79/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 12 (93/100 vs 64/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO 12 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ (51/100 vs 29/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ | Vivo iQOO 12 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | |
| AnTuTu | 4716234 | 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 | 7500 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 120W | 120W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| 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 / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3000 nits | |
| NFC | — | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP64 | |
| Dimensions | — | 163.2×75.9×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 230 g | 212 g | |
| Launch price | $860 | $550 |
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+
- 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 11S Pro+
- 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 11S Pro+
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 80W
Vivo iQOO 12
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ and Vivo iQOO 12, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ leads Vivo iQOO 12 by 102.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $310. Vivo iQOO 12 was $310 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 12 (99/100 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 11S Pro+ (79/100 vs 52/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 12 (93/100 vs 64/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO 12 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ (51/100 vs 29/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ or the Vivo iQOO 12?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ edges out the Vivo iQOO 12 by just 2 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ and the Vivo iQOO 12?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ has a MobileRank rating of 81/100, the Vivo iQOO 12 — 79/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 11S 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 11S Pro+ or the Vivo iQOO 12?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ leads on performance (99/100 vs 82/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ over the Vivo iQOO 12?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers. The Vivo iQOO 12 is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers.