Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro vs Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022)
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6, while the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 1300. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads — 81/100 vs 51/100 (a 30-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro has the bigger battery (8400 mAh vs 6000); the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (4,701,314 vs 954,090); the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) doesn't; the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) is noticeably lighter (203g vs 223g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022)
What makes Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4701314 vs 954090
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 1114
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 3281
- Bigger battery: 8400 vs 6000 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 44W
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 58/100)
- Better camera (52/100 vs 32/100)
- Longer battery life (88/100 vs 56/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 66/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) better?
- Lighter: 203g vs 223g
- Better portability (44/100 vs 39/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro vs the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022), the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro scores 30 points higher (81/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads (100/100 vs 58/100). 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 56/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) (100/100 vs 58/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) (93/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) (52/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) (88/100 vs 56/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) is a bit better (44/100 vs 39/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro | Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | MediaTek Dimensity 1300 | |
| AnTuTu | 4701314 | 954090 | |
| Geekbench Single | 4327 | 1114 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 12873 | 3281 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.6" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1216x2688 | 1080x2408 | |
| Refresh rate | 185 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 8400 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 44W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 6GB / 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 17 | Android 12, Funtouch 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 5000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.0×76.0×8.6 mm | 163.9×75.3×9.2 mm | |
| Weight | 223 g | 203 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022)
- 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 Z5 (2022)
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2408
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 80W
Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022)
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 44W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro and Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) by 392.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) (100/100 vs 58/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) (93/100 vs 66/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) (52/100 vs 32/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) (88/100 vs 56/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) is a bit better (44/100 vs 39/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro or the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022)?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) by 30 points (81/100 vs 51/100).
What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro and the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022)?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 81/100, the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) — 51/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro or the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022)?
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 Z5 (2022)?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads on performance (100/100 vs 58/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro over the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022)?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.