Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro vs Vivo iQOO 15R
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6, while the Vivo iQOO 15R (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads — 81/100 vs 72/100 (a 9-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro has the bigger battery (8400 mAh vs 6500); the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (5,195,978 vs 2,817,788); the Vivo iQOO 15R is noticeably lighter (197g vs 223g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
Vivo iQOO 15R
What makes Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5195978 vs 2817788
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 2833
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 9119
- Bigger battery: 8400 vs 6500 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 144Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 89/100)
- Better camera (52/100 vs 35/100)
- Longer battery life (88/100 vs 74/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO 15R better?
- Faster charging: 120W vs 80W
- Lighter: 197g vs 223g
- Better display (94/100 vs 93/100)
- Better portability (62/100 vs 39/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro vs the Vivo iQOO 15R, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro scores 9 points higher (81/100 vs 72/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads (100/100 vs 89/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads (52/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads (88/100 vs 74/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro is a bit better (100/100 vs 89/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15R and the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro are nearly equal (94/100 vs 93/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15R (52/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro is a bit better (88/100 vs 74/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO 15R notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro (62/100 vs 39/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro | Vivo iQOO 15R | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 5195978 | 2817788 | |
| Geekbench Single | 4327 | 2833 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 12873 | 9119 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1216x2688 | 2800x1260 | |
| Refresh rate | 185 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 8400 mAh | 6500 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 120W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB / 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 17 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 5000 nits | 5000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.0×76.0×8.6 mm | 157.6×74.4×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 223 g | 197 g | |
| Launch price | — | $450 |
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo iQOO 15R
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2688
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Vivo iQOO 15R
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2800x1260
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 80W
Vivo iQOO 15R
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro and Vivo iQOO 15R, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads Vivo iQOO 15R by 84.4% 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 is a bit better (100/100 vs 89/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15R and the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro are nearly equal (94/100 vs 93/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15R (52/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro is a bit better (88/100 vs 74/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO 15R notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro (62/100 vs 39/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro or the Vivo iQOO 15R?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro edges out the Vivo iQOO 15R by just 9 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 15R?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 81/100, the Vivo iQOO 15R — 72/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro or the Vivo iQOO 15R?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads on camera score (52/100 vs 35/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro or the Vivo iQOO 15R?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads on performance (100/100 vs 89/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro over the Vivo iQOO 15R?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Vivo iQOO 15R is a better fit for gamers and power users.