Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ vs Vivo X90
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6, while the Vivo X90 (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9200. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ leads — 83/100 vs 65/100 (a 18-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ has the bigger battery (8400 mAh vs 4810); the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ is faster in AnTuTu (5,195,978 vs 1,755,232); the Vivo X90 is noticeably lighter (196g vs 223g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+
Vivo X90
What makes Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5195978 vs 1755232
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 1745
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 4351
- Bigger battery: 8400 vs 4810 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 73/100)
- Better camera (52/100 vs 47/100)
- Longer battery life (97/100 vs 61/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 84/100)
What makes Vivo X90 better?
- Lighter: 196g vs 223g
- Better portability (56/100 vs 39/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ vs the Vivo X90, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ scores 18 points higher (83/100 vs 65/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ leads (100/100 vs 73/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ leads (97/100 vs 61/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ notably outperforms the Vivo X90 (100/100 vs 73/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ is a bit better (93/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ is a bit better (52/100 vs 47/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ significantly outperforms the Vivo X90 (97/100 vs 61/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo X90 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ (56/100 vs 39/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ | Vivo X90 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | MediaTek Dimensity 9200 | |
| AnTuTu | 5195978 | 1755232 | |
| Geekbench Single | 4327 | 1745 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 12873 | 4351 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1216x2688 | 1260x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | 185 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 8400 mAh | 4810 mAh | |
| Charging | 120W | 120W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 17 | Android 13, Funtouch 13 (Global), Origin OS 3 (China) | |
| Brightness (peak) | 5000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | IP64 | |
| Dimensions | 163.0×76.0×8.6 mm | 164.1×74.4×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | 223 g | 196 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo X90
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2688
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Vivo X90
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 80W
Vivo X90
- 4810 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ and Vivo X90, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ leads Vivo X90 by 196.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ notably outperforms the Vivo X90 (100/100 vs 73/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ is a bit better (93/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ is a bit better (52/100 vs 47/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ significantly outperforms the Vivo X90 (97/100 vs 61/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo X90 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ (56/100 vs 39/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ or the Vivo X90?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ is noticeably better than the Vivo X90 — the overall rating gap is 18 points.
What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ and the Vivo X90?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ has a MobileRank rating of 83/100, the Vivo X90 — 65/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ or the Vivo X90?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ leads on camera score (52/100 vs 47/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ or the Vivo X90?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ leads on performance (100/100 vs 73/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ over the Vivo X90?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Vivo X90 is a better fit for active users.