Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro vs Vivo iQOO 15
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6, while the Vivo iQOO 15 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads — 88/100 vs 81/100 (a 7-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro has the bigger battery (8400 mAh vs 7000); the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (5,195,978 vs 3,758,268).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
Vivo iQOO 15
What makes Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5195978 vs 3758268
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 3639
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 11047
- Bigger battery: 8400 vs 7000 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 144Hz
- Faster wireless charging: 80W vs 40W
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 97/100)
- Longer battery life (88/100 vs 85/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO 15 better?
- Faster charging: 100W vs 80W
- Lighter: 215g vs 223g
- Better camera (78/100 vs 52/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 93/100)
- Better portability (48/100 vs 39/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro vs the Vivo iQOO 15, the Vivo iQOO 15 scores 7 points higher (88/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads (78/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro and the Vivo iQOO 15 are nearly equal (100/100 vs 97/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 is a bit better (99/100 vs 93/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro (78/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro and the Vivo iQOO 15 are nearly equal (88/100 vs 85/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 is a bit better (48/100 vs 39/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro | Vivo iQOO 15 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 5195978 | 3758268 | |
| 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 | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 40W | |
| 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 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 5000 nits | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.0×76.0×8.6 mm | 163.7×76.8×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 223 g | 215 g | |
| Launch price | — | $599 |
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo iQOO 15
- 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
- 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
- 7000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 18:52 hrs, total 39:26 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro and Vivo iQOO 15, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads Vivo iQOO 15 by 38.3% 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 and the Vivo iQOO 15 are nearly equal (100/100 vs 97/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 is a bit better (99/100 vs 93/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro (78/100 vs 52/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro and the Vivo iQOO 15 are nearly equal (88/100 vs 85/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 is a bit better (48/100 vs 39/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro or the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Vivo iQOO 15 edges out the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro by just 7 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?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 81/100, the Vivo iQOO 15 — 88/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro or the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Vivo iQOO 15 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 52/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro over the Vivo iQOO 15?
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 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.