Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ vs Vivo iQOO 9 Pro
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6, while the Vivo iQOO 9 Pro (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ leads — 83/100 vs 68/100 (a 15-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ has the bigger battery (8400 mAh vs 4700); the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ is faster in AnTuTu (5,195,978 vs 1,294,871); the Vivo iQOO 9 Pro is noticeably lighter (204g vs 223g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+
Vivo iQOO 9 Pro
What makes Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5195978 vs 1294871
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 1662
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 4188
- Bigger battery: 8400 vs 4700 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 120Hz
- Faster wireless charging: 80W vs 50W
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 68/100)
- Longer battery life (97/100 vs 73/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 89/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO 9 Pro better?
- Lighter: 204g vs 223g
- Better camera (59/100 vs 52/100)
- Better portability (48/100 vs 39/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ vs the Vivo iQOO 9 Pro, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ scores 15 points higher (83/100 vs 68/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ leads (100/100 vs 68/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ leads (97/100 vs 73/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 9 Pro (100/100 vs 68/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ and the Vivo iQOO 9 Pro are nearly equal (93/100 vs 89/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 9 Pro is a bit better (59/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 9 Pro (97/100 vs 73/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO 9 Pro is a bit better (48/100 vs 39/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ | Vivo iQOO 9 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | 5195978 | 1294871 | |
| Geekbench Single | 4327 | 1662 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 12873 | 4188 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1216x2688 | 1440x3200 | |
| Refresh rate | 185 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 8400 mAh | 4700 mAh | |
| Charging | 120W | 120W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 16 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 17 | Android 12, Funtouch 12 (International), Origin OS Ocean (China) | |
| Brightness (peak) | 5000 nits | 1500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.0×76.0×8.6 mm | 164.8×75.2×8.8 mm | |
| Weight | 223 g | 204 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo iQOO 9 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 16MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2688
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Vivo iQOO 9 Pro
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 80W
Vivo iQOO 9 Pro
- 4700 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ and Vivo iQOO 9 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ leads Vivo iQOO 9 Pro by 301.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 9 Pro (100/100 vs 68/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ and the Vivo iQOO 9 Pro are nearly equal (93/100 vs 89/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 9 Pro is a bit better (59/100 vs 52/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 9 Pro (97/100 vs 73/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO 9 Pro is a bit better (48/100 vs 39/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ or the Vivo iQOO 9 Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ is noticeably better than the Vivo iQOO 9 Pro — the overall rating gap is 15 points.
What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ and the Vivo iQOO 9 Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ has a MobileRank rating of 83/100, the Vivo iQOO 9 Pro — 68/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ or the Vivo iQOO 9 Pro?
The Vivo iQOO 9 Pro leads on camera score (59/100 vs 52/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ or the Vivo iQOO 9 Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ leads on performance (100/100 vs 68/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ over the Vivo iQOO 9 Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Vivo iQOO 9 Pro is a better fit for active users.