Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ vs Vivo iQOO Neo 12
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6, while the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ leads — 83/100 vs 76/100 (a 7-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 has the bigger battery (9000 mAh vs 8400); the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ is faster in AnTuTu (5,195,978 vs 4,647,154).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
What makes Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5195978 vs 4647154
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 3639
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 11047
- Faster charging: 120W vs 100W
- Lighter: 223g vs 225g
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 99/100)
- Better camera (52/100 vs 35/100)
- Longer battery life (97/100 vs 80/100)
- Better portability (39/100 vs 38/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO Neo 12 better?
- Bigger battery: 9000 vs 8400 mAh
- Better display (99/100 vs 93/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ vs the Vivo iQOO Neo 12, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ scores 7 points higher (83/100 vs 76/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ leads (52/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ leads (97/100 vs 80/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ and the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 are nearly equal (100/100 vs 99/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is a bit better (99/100 vs 93/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (52/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (97/100 vs 80/100). In the "portability" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ and the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 are nearly equal (39/100 vs 38/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ | Vivo iQOO Neo 12 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 5195978 | 4647154 | |
| Geekbench Single | 4327 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 12873 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1216x2688 | 1440x3200 | |
| Refresh rate | 185 Hz | 185 Hz | |
| Battery | 8400 mAh | 9000 mAh | |
| Charging | 120W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 17 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 5000 nits | 2200 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 163.0×76.0×8.6 mm | 163.4×75.9×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | 223 g | 225 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2688
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3200
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Battery and charging
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 80W
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- 9000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ and Vivo iQOO Neo 12, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ leads Vivo iQOO Neo 12 by 11.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ and the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 are nearly equal (100/100 vs 99/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is a bit better (99/100 vs 93/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (52/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (97/100 vs 80/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ and the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 are nearly equal (39/100 vs 38/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ or the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ edges out the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 by just 7 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 Neo 12?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ has a MobileRank rating of 83/100, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 — 76/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ or the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ leads on camera score (52/100 vs 35/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ over the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.