Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro vs Vivo iQOO Neo 12
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6, while the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads — 81/100 vs 76/100 (a 5-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 has the bigger battery (9000 mAh vs 8400); the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (4,701,314 vs 4,647,154).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
What makes Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4701314 vs 4647154
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 3639
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 11047
- Lighter: 223g vs 225g
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 99/100)
- Better camera (52/100 vs 35/100)
- Longer battery life (88/100 vs 80/100)
- Better portability (39/100 vs 38/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO Neo 12 better?
- Bigger battery: 9000 vs 8400 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 80W
- Better display (99/100 vs 93/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro vs the Vivo iQOO Neo 12, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro scores 5 points higher (81/100 vs 76/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads (52/100 vs 35/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro and the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 are nearly equal (100/100 vs 99/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is a bit better (99/100 vs 93/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (52/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro is a bit better (88/100 vs 80/100). In the "portability" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro and the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 are nearly equal (39/100 vs 38/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro | Vivo iQOO Neo 12 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 4701314 | 4647154 | |
| Geekbench Single | 4327 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 12873 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1216x2688 | 1440x3200 | |
| Refresh rate | 185 Hz | 185 Hz | |
| Battery | 8400 mAh | 9000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 17 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 5000 nits | 2200 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 163.0×76.0×8.6 mm | 163.4×75.9×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | 223 g | 225 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2688
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3200
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Battery and charging
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 80W
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- 9000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro and Vivo iQOO Neo 12, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads Vivo iQOO Neo 12 by 1.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro and the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 are nearly equal (100/100 vs 99/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is a bit better (99/100 vs 93/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (52/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro is a bit better (88/100 vs 80/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro and the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 are nearly equal (39/100 vs 38/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro or the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro edges out the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 by just 5 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 Neo 12?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 81/100, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 — 76/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro or the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads on camera score (52/100 vs 35/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro over the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.