Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro vs Vivo iQOO Z11
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6, while the Vivo iQOO Z11 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8500. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads — 81/100 vs 65/100 (a 16-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO Z11 has the bigger battery (9020 mAh vs 8400); the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (4,701,314 vs 2,120,347).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
Vivo iQOO Z11
What makes Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4701314 vs 2120347
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 1555
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 6405
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 165Hz
- Lighter: 223g vs 228g
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 77/100)
- Better camera (52/100 vs 32/100)
- Longer battery life (88/100 vs 78/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 89/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO Z11 better?
- Bigger battery: 9020 vs 8400 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 80W
- Better portability (40/100 vs 39/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro vs the Vivo iQOO Z11, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro scores 16 points higher (81/100 vs 65/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads (100/100 vs 77/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads (52/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads (88/100 vs 78/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z11 (100/100 vs 77/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro and the Vivo iQOO Z11 are nearly equal (93/100 vs 89/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z11 (52/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro is a bit better (88/100 vs 78/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Z11 and the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro are nearly equal (40/100 vs 39/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro | Vivo iQOO Z11 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | MediaTek Dimensity 8500 | |
| AnTuTu | 4701314 | 2120347 | |
| Geekbench Single | 4327 | 1555 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 12873 | 6405 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1216x2688 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 185 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 8400 mAh | 9020 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 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 | 163.7×76.2×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 223 g | 228 g | |
| Launch price | — | $290 |
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo iQOO Z11
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2688
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Vivo iQOO Z11
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Battery and charging
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 80W
Vivo iQOO Z11
- 9020 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro and Vivo iQOO Z11, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads Vivo iQOO Z11 by 121.7% 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 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z11 (100/100 vs 77/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro and the Vivo iQOO Z11 are nearly equal (93/100 vs 89/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z11 (52/100 vs 32/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro is a bit better (88/100 vs 78/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Z11 and the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro are nearly equal (40/100 vs 39/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro or the Vivo iQOO Z11?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro is noticeably better than the Vivo iQOO Z11 — the overall rating gap is 16 points.
What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro and the Vivo iQOO Z11?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 81/100, the Vivo iQOO Z11 — 65/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro or the Vivo iQOO Z11?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads on camera score (52/100 vs 32/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro or the Vivo iQOO Z11?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads on performance (100/100 vs 77/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro over the Vivo iQOO Z11?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Vivo iQOO Z11 is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life.