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; estimated prices are $860 and $550. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ leads — 77/100 vs 62/100 (a 15-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 (4,592,636 vs 2,333,285); the Vivo iQOO 12 is noticeably lighter (212g vs 230g).
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+
Vivo iQOO 12
- Higher AnTuTu: 4592636 vs 2333285
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 2205
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 7192
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 5000 mAh
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 45/100)
- Longer battery life (92/100 vs 61/100)
- Lighter: 212g vs 230g
- Cheaper: $550 vs $860
- Better camera (74/100 vs 47/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (35/100 vs 12/100)
- Better value for money (72/100 vs 51/100)
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ vs the Vivo iQOO 12, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ scores 15 points higher (77/100 vs 62/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ leads (97/100 vs 45/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 12 leads (74/100 vs 47/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ leads (92/100 vs 61/100). In the "value for money" category, the Vivo iQOO 12 leads (72/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 12 (97/100 vs 45/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 12 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ (74/100 vs 47/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 12 (92/100 vs 61/100). In the "design" category, the Vivo iQOO 12 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ (35/100 vs 12/100). In the "value for money" category, the Vivo iQOO 12 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ (72/100 vs 51/100).
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ | Vivo iQOO 12 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | |
| AnTuTu | 4592636 | 2333285 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3640 | 2205 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11033 | 7192 | |
| 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 | |
| Price | $860 | $550 |
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo iQOO 12
- Main: 50MP f/1.75
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
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
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 80W
Vivo iQOO 12
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- No wireless charging
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 96.8% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $310. Vivo iQOO 12 is cheaper by $310.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 12 (97/100 vs 45/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 12 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ (74/100 vs 47/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 12 (92/100 vs 61/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Vivo iQOO 12 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ (35/100 vs 12/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Vivo iQOO 12 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ (72/100 vs 51/100).
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ or the Vivo iQOO 12?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ is noticeably better than the Vivo iQOO 12 — the overall rating gap is 15 points.
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 77/100, the Vivo iQOO 12 — 62/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ or the Vivo iQOO 12?
The Vivo iQOO 12 leads on camera score (74/100 vs 47/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ or the Vivo iQOO 12?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ leads on performance (97/100 vs 45/100).
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. The Vivo iQOO 12 is a better fit for everyday use.