Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro vs Vivo iQOO 12 Pro
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Vivo iQOO 12 Pro (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3; estimated prices are $649 and $810. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads — 77/100 vs 63/100 (a 14-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 5100); the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro is faster in AnTuTu (4,416,758 vs 2,342,433); the Vivo iQOO 12 Pro is noticeably lighter (205g vs 230g).
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro
Vivo iQOO 12 Pro
- Higher AnTuTu: 4416758 vs 2342433
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 2205
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 7192
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 5100 mAh
- Faster wireless charging: 80W vs 50W
- Cheaper: $649 vs $810
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 45/100)
- Longer battery life (82/100 vs 73/100)
- Better value for money (65/100 vs 54/100)
- Faster charging: 120W vs 80W
- Lighter: 205g vs 230g
- Better camera (74/100 vs 47/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (43/100 vs 12/100)
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro vs the Vivo iQOO 12 Pro, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro scores 14 points higher (77/100 vs 63/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads (97/100 vs 45/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 12 Pro leads (74/100 vs 47/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads (65/100 vs 54/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 12 Pro (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 Pro notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (74/100 vs 47/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro is a bit better (82/100 vs 73/100). In the "design" category, the Vivo iQOO 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (43/100 vs 12/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro is a bit better (65/100 vs 54/100).
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro | Vivo iQOO 12 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | |
| AnTuTu | 4416758 | 2342433 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3640 | 2205 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11033 | 7192 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1216x2688 | 1440x3200 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 7500 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 / 1TB | 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 | |
| Price | $649 | $810 |
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo iQOO 12 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2688
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Vivo iQOO 12 Pro
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3200
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 80W
Vivo iQOO 12 Pro
- 5100 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro and Vivo iQOO 12 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads Vivo iQOO 12 Pro by 88.6% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $161. Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro is cheaper by $161.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 12 Pro (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 Pro notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (74/100 vs 47/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro is a bit better (82/100 vs 73/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Vivo iQOO 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (43/100 vs 12/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro is a bit better (65/100 vs 54/100).
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro or the Vivo iQOO 12 Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro is noticeably better than the Vivo iQOO 12 Pro — the overall rating gap is 14 points.
What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro and the Vivo iQOO 12 Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro has a MobileRank rating of 77/100, the Vivo iQOO 12 Pro — 63/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro or the Vivo iQOO 12 Pro?
The Vivo iQOO 12 Pro leads on camera score (74/100 vs 47/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro or the Vivo iQOO 12 Pro?
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 Pro?
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 Pro is a better fit for everyday use.