Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro vs Vivo iQOO 12 Pro
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6, while the Vivo iQOO 12 Pro (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 12 Pro leads — 82/100 vs 81/100 (a 1-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro has the bigger battery (8400 mAh vs 5100); the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (4,701,314 vs 2,433,337); the Vivo iQOO 12 Pro is noticeably lighter (205g vs 223g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
Vivo iQOO 12 Pro
What makes Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4701314 vs 2433337
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 2203
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 6511
- Bigger battery: 8400 vs 5100 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 144Hz
- Faster wireless charging: 80W vs 50W
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 83/100)
- Longer battery life (88/100 vs 82/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO 12 Pro better?
- Faster charging: 120W vs 80W
- Lighter: 205g vs 223g
- Better camera (79/100 vs 52/100)
- 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 12 Pro, the Vivo iQOO 12 Pro scores 1 points higher (82/100 vs 81/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads (100/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 12 Pro leads (79/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 12 Pro (100/100 vs 83/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 12 Pro is a bit better (99/100 vs 93/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 12 Pro notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro (79/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro is a bit better (88/100 vs 82/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO 12 Pro is a bit better (50/100 vs 39/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro | Vivo iQOO 12 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | |
| AnTuTu | 4701314 | 2433337 | |
| Geekbench Single | 4327 | 2203 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 12873 | 6511 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1216x2688 | 1440x3200 | |
| Refresh rate | 185 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 8400 mAh | 5100 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 120W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 17 | Android 14, up to 2 major Android upgrades, Funtouch 14 (International), OriginOS 4 (China) | |
| Brightness (peak) | 5000 nits | 3000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.0×76.0×8.6 mm | 164.6×75.4×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 223 g | 205 g | |
| Launch price | — | $810 |
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo iQOO 12 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2688
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Vivo iQOO 12 Pro
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3200
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 80W
Vivo iQOO 12 Pro
- 5100 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro and Vivo iQOO 12 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads Vivo iQOO 12 Pro by 93.2% 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 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 12 Pro (100/100 vs 83/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 12 Pro is a bit better (99/100 vs 93/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 12 Pro notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro (79/100 vs 52/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro is a bit better (88/100 vs 82/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO 12 Pro 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 12 Pro?
The Vivo iQOO 12 Pro edges out the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro by just 1 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 12 Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 81/100, the Vivo iQOO 12 Pro — 82/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro or the Vivo iQOO 12 Pro?
The Vivo iQOO 12 Pro leads on camera score (79/100 vs 52/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro or the Vivo iQOO 12 Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads on performance (100/100 vs 83/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro over the Vivo iQOO 12 Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Vivo iQOO 12 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.