Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro vs Vivo iQOO 13
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6, while the Vivo iQOO 13 (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 13 leads — 84/100 vs 81/100 (a 3-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro has the bigger battery (8400 mAh vs 6150); the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (4,701,314 vs 3,150,555); the Vivo iQOO 13 is noticeably lighter (207g vs 223g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
Vivo iQOO 13
What makes Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4701314 vs 3150555
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 3013
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 9287
- Bigger battery: 8400 vs 6150 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 144Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 91/100)
- Longer battery life (88/100 vs 73/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO 13 better?
- Faster charging: 120W vs 80W
- Lighter: 207g vs 223g
- Better camera (78/100 vs 52/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 93/100)
- Better portability (55/100 vs 39/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro vs the Vivo iQOO 13, the Vivo iQOO 13 scores 3 points higher (84/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 leads (78/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads (88/100 vs 73/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro is a bit better (100/100 vs 91/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 is a bit better (99/100 vs 93/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro (78/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 13 (88/100 vs 73/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro (55/100 vs 39/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro | Vivo iQOO 13 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 4701314 | 3150555 | |
| Geekbench Single | 4327 | 3013 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 12873 | 9287 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1216x2688 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 185 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 8400 mAh | 6150 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 120W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 17 | Android 15, OriginOS 5 (China) | |
| Brightness (peak) | 5000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.0×76.0×8.6 mm | 163.4×76.7×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 223 g | 207 g | |
| Launch price | — | $650 |
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo iQOO 13
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2688
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Vivo iQOO 13
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 80W
Vivo iQOO 13
- 6150 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 14:22 hrs, total 30:28 hrs
- Wired: 120W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro and Vivo iQOO 13, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads Vivo iQOO 13 by 49.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro is a bit better (100/100 vs 91/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 is a bit better (99/100 vs 93/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro (78/100 vs 52/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 13 (88/100 vs 73/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro (55/100 vs 39/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro or the Vivo iQOO 13?
The Vivo iQOO 13 edges out the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro by just 3 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 13?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 81/100, the Vivo iQOO 13 — 84/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro or the Vivo iQOO 13?
The Vivo iQOO 13 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 52/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro or the Vivo iQOO 13?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads on performance (100/100 vs 91/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro over the Vivo iQOO 13?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Vivo iQOO 13 is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers.