Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro vs Vivo iQOO 11S
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6, while the Vivo iQOO 11S (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads — 81/100 vs 66/100 (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 (4,701,314 vs 1,757,044); the Vivo iQOO 11S is noticeably lighter (207g vs 223g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
Vivo iQOO 11S
What makes Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4701314 vs 1757044
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 2004
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 5311
- Bigger battery: 8400 vs 4700 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 144Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 76/100)
- Better camera (52/100 vs 41/100)
- Longer battery life (88/100 vs 58/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO 11S better?
- Faster charging: 200W vs 80W
- Lighter: 207g vs 223g
- Better display (99/100 vs 93/100)
- Better portability (50/100 vs 39/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro vs the Vivo iQOO 11S, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro scores 15 points higher (81/100 vs 66/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads (100/100 vs 76/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads (52/100 vs 41/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads (88/100 vs 58/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 11S (100/100 vs 76/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 11S is a bit better (99/100 vs 93/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro is a bit better (52/100 vs 41/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 11S (88/100 vs 58/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO 11S is a bit better (50/100 vs 39/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro | Vivo iQOO 11S | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | |
| AnTuTu | 4701314 | 1757044 | |
| Geekbench Single | 4327 | 2004 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 12873 | 5311 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.8" LTPO4 AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1216x2688 | 1440x3200 | |
| Refresh rate | 185 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 8400 mAh | 4700 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 200W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 13 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 17 | Android 13, OriginOS 3 (China) | |
| Brightness (peak) | 5000 nits | 1800 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.0×76.0×8.6 mm | 164.9×77.1×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 223 g | 207 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo iQOO 11S
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 13MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2688
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Vivo iQOO 11S
- 6.8" LTPO4 AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3200
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 80W
Vivo iQOO 11S
- 4700 mAh
- Wired: 200W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro and Vivo iQOO 11S, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads Vivo iQOO 11S by 167.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 11S (100/100 vs 76/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 11S is a bit better (99/100 vs 93/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro is a bit better (52/100 vs 41/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 11S (88/100 vs 58/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO 11S is a bit better (50/100 vs 39/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro or the Vivo iQOO 11S?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro is noticeably better than the Vivo iQOO 11S — the overall rating gap is 15 points.
What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro and the Vivo iQOO 11S?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 81/100, the Vivo iQOO 11S — 66/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro or the Vivo iQOO 11S?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads on camera score (52/100 vs 41/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro or the Vivo iQOO 11S?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads on performance (100/100 vs 76/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro over the Vivo iQOO 11S?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Vivo iQOO 11S is a better fit for active users.