Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ vs Vivo X500
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6, while the Vivo X500 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9600M. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X500 leads — 89/100 vs 83/100 (a 6-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ has the bigger battery (8400 mAh vs 7500); the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ is faster in AnTuTu (5,195,978 vs 3,930,719).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+
Vivo X500
What makes Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5195978 vs 3930719
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 3302
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 10240
- Bigger battery: 8400 vs 7500 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 90W
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 144Hz
- Faster wireless charging: 80W vs 40W
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 96/100)
- Longer battery life (97/100 vs 84/100)
What makes Vivo X500 better?
- Lighter: 211g vs 223g
- Better camera (87/100 vs 52/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 93/100)
- Better portability (50/100 vs 39/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ vs the Vivo X500, the Vivo X500 scores 6 points higher (89/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 leads (87/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ leads (97/100 vs 84/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ and the Vivo X500 are nearly equal (100/100 vs 96/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 and the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ are nearly equal (94/100 vs 93/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ (87/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ is a bit better (97/100 vs 84/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo X500 is a bit better (50/100 vs 39/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ | Vivo X500 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | MediaTek Dimensity 9600M | |
| AnTuTu | 5195978 | 3930719 | |
| Geekbench Single | 4327 | 3302 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 12873 | 10240 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.6" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1216x2688 | 1260x2750 | |
| Refresh rate | 185 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 8400 mAh | 7500 mAh | |
| Charging | 120W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 17 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 5000 nits | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 163.0×76.0×8.6 mm | 157.0×75.0×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 223 g | 211 g | |
| Launch price | — | $820 |
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo X500
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2688
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Vivo X500
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2750
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 80W
Vivo X500
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ and Vivo X500, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ leads Vivo X500 by 32.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ and the Vivo X500 are nearly equal (100/100 vs 96/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 and the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ are nearly equal (94/100 vs 93/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ (87/100 vs 52/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ is a bit better (97/100 vs 84/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo X500 is a bit better (50/100 vs 39/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 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 X500?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ has a MobileRank rating of 83/100, the Vivo X500 — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 52/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ over the Vivo X500?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Vivo X500 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.