Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ vs Vivo iQOO 16
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6, while the Vivo iQOO 16 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads — 89/100 vs 83/100 (a 6-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 16 is faster in AnTuTu (5,498,720 vs 5,195,978).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+
Vivo iQOO 16
What makes Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ better?
- Faster charging: 120W vs 100W
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 165Hz
- Faster wireless charging: 80W vs 40W
- Longer battery life (97/100 vs 90/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO 16 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5498720 vs 5195978
- Better camera (78/100 vs 52/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 93/100)
- Better portability (42/100 vs 39/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ vs the Vivo iQOO 16, the Vivo iQOO 16 scores 6 points higher (89/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (78/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 is a bit better (99/100 vs 93/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ (78/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ is a bit better (97/100 vs 90/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 and the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ are nearly equal (42/100 vs 39/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ | Vivo iQOO 16 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 5195978 | 5498720 | |
| Geekbench Single | 4327 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 12873 | 12873 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1216x2688 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 185 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 8400 mAh | 8400 mAh | |
| Charging | 120W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 17 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 5000 nits | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 163.0×76.0×8.6 mm | 163.8×76.9×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 223 g | 223 g | |
| Launch price | — | $840 |
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo iQOO 16
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2688
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Vivo iQOO 16
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Battery and charging
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 80W
Vivo iQOO 16
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ and Vivo iQOO 16, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 16 leads Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ by 5.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+
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performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 is a bit better (99/100 vs 93/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ (78/100 vs 52/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ is a bit better (97/100 vs 90/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 and the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ are nearly equal (42/100 vs 39/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 edges out the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ by just 6 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ and the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ has a MobileRank rating of 83/100, the Vivo iQOO 16 — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 52/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ over the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Vivo iQOO 16 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.