Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro vs Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6, while the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads — 89/100 vs 81/100 (a 8-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro has the bigger battery (8400 mAh vs 7400); the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (5,195,978 vs 4,602,290).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
What makes Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5195978 vs 4602290
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 3639
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 11047
- Bigger battery: 8400 vs 7400 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 144Hz
- Faster wireless charging: 80W vs 50W
- Lighter: 223g vs 227g
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 99/100)
- Better portability (39/100 vs 35/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra better?
- Faster charging: 120W vs 80W
- Better camera (78/100 vs 52/100)
- Longer battery life (92/100 vs 88/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 93/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro vs the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra scores 8 points higher (89/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads (78/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro and the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra are nearly equal (100/100 vs 99/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra is a bit better (99/100 vs 93/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro (78/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra and the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro are nearly equal (92/100 vs 88/100). In the "portability" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro and the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra are nearly equal (39/100 vs 35/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro | Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 5195978 | 4602290 | |
| Geekbench Single | 4327 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 12873 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1216x2688 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 185 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 8400 mAh | 7400 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 120W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 50W | |
| 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 / 24GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 17 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 5000 nits | 8000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.0×76.0×8.6 mm | 163.7×76.8×8.7 mm | |
| Weight | 223 g | 227 g | |
| Launch price | — | $799 |
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- 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 15 Ultra
- 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 15 Ultra
- 7400 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro and Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra by 12.9% in our overall performance rating.
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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 iQOO 15 Ultra are nearly equal (100/100 vs 99/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra is a bit better (99/100 vs 93/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro (78/100 vs 52/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra and the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro are nearly equal (92/100 vs 88/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro and the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra are nearly equal (39/100 vs 35/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro or the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra edges out the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro by just 8 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 15 Ultra?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 81/100, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro or the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads on camera score (78/100 vs 52/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro over the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.