Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro vs Vivo iQOO 16
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6, while the Vivo iQOO 16 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads — 89/100 vs 81/100 (a 8-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 16 is faster in AnTuTu (5,498,720 vs 5,195,978).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
Vivo iQOO 16
What makes Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro better?
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 165Hz
- Faster wireless charging: 80W vs 40W
- Overall rating 81/100
What makes Vivo iQOO 16 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5498720 vs 5195978
- Faster charging: 100W vs 80W
- Better camera (78/100 vs 52/100)
- Longer battery life (90/100 vs 88/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 93/100)
- Better portability (42/100 vs 39/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro vs the Vivo iQOO 16, the Vivo iQOO 16 scores 8 points higher (89/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (78/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 is a bit better (99/100 vs 93/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro (78/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 and the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro are nearly equal (90/100 vs 88/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 and the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro are nearly equal (42/100 vs 39/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro | Vivo iQOO 16 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 5195978 | 5498720 | |
| Geekbench Single | 4327 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 12873 | 12873 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1216x2688 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 185 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 8400 mAh | 8400 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 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 5000 nits | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 163.0×76.0×8.6 mm | 163.8×76.9×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 223 g | 223 g | |
| Launch price | — | $840 |
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo iQOO 16
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2688
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Vivo iQOO 16
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Battery and charging
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 80W
Vivo iQOO 16
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro and Vivo iQOO 16, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 16 leads Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro by 5.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
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performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 is a bit better (99/100 vs 93/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro (78/100 vs 52/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 and the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro are nearly equal (90/100 vs 88/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 and the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro are nearly equal (42/100 vs 39/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 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 16?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 81/100, the Vivo iQOO 16 — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 52/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro over the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Vivo iQOO 16 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.