Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ vs Vivo X21i
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6, while the Vivo X21i (2018) runs on the MediaTek Helio P60. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ leads — 83/100 vs 30/100 (a 53-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ has the bigger battery (8400 mAh vs 3425); the main camera is 50 MP vs 12 MP; the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ is faster in AnTuTu (5,195,978 vs 314,537); the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo X21i doesn't; the Vivo X21i is noticeably lighter (159g vs 223g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+
Vivo X21i
What makes Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5195978 vs 314537
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 341
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 779
- Bigger battery: 8400 vs 3425 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 20/100)
- Better camera (52/100 vs 15/100)
- Longer battery life (97/100 vs 15/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 82/100)
What makes Vivo X21i better?
- Lighter: 159g vs 223g
- Better portability (94/100 vs 39/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ vs the Vivo X21i, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ scores 53 points higher (83/100 vs 30/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ leads (100/100 vs 20/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ leads (52/100 vs 15/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ leads (97/100 vs 15/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ significantly outperforms the Vivo X21i (100/100 vs 20/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ is a bit better (93/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ significantly outperforms the Vivo X21i (52/100 vs 15/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ significantly outperforms the Vivo X21i (97/100 vs 15/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo X21i significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ (94/100 vs 39/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ | Vivo X21i | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | MediaTek Helio P60 | |
| AnTuTu | 5195978 | 314537 | |
| Geekbench Single | 4327 | 341 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 12873 | 779 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.3" Super AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1216x2688 | 1080x2280 | |
| Refresh rate | 185 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 8400 mAh | 3425 mAh | |
| Charging | 120W | — | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 24 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 4GB / 6GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 17 | Android 8.1 (Oreo); Funtouch 4 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 5000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.0×76.0×8.6 mm | 154.4×75.0×7.0 mm | |
| Weight | 223 g | 159 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo X21i
- Main: 12MP f/1.8
- Front: 24MP
Display comparison
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2688
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Vivo X21i
- 6.3" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2280
- Refresh rate: —
Battery and charging
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 80W
Vivo X21i
- 3425 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ and Vivo X21i, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ leads Vivo X21i by 1551.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ significantly outperforms the Vivo X21i (100/100 vs 20/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ is a bit better (93/100 vs 82/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ significantly outperforms the Vivo X21i (52/100 vs 15/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ significantly outperforms the Vivo X21i (97/100 vs 15/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo X21i significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ (94/100 vs 39/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ or the Vivo X21i?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ significantly outperforms the Vivo X21i by 53 points (83/100 vs 30/100).
What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ and the Vivo X21i?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ has a MobileRank rating of 83/100, the Vivo X21i — 30/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ or the Vivo X21i?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ leads on camera score (52/100 vs 15/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ or the Vivo X21i?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ leads on performance (100/100 vs 20/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ over the Vivo X21i?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.