Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro vs Vivo iQOO Z7 (China)
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6, while the Vivo iQOO Z7 (China) (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 782G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads — 81/100 vs 54/100 (a 27-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro has the bigger battery (8400 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (4,701,314 vs 806,420); the Vivo iQOO Z7 (China) is noticeably lighter (201g vs 223g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
Vivo iQOO Z7 (China)
What makes Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4701314 vs 806420
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 1126
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 3034
- Bigger battery: 8400 vs 5000 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 55/100)
- Better camera (52/100 vs 40/100)
- Longer battery life (88/100 vs 64/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 66/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO Z7 (China) better?
- Faster charging: 120W vs 80W
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 201g vs 223g
- Better portability (50/100 vs 39/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro vs the Vivo iQOO Z7 (China), the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro scores 27 points higher (81/100 vs 54/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads (100/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads (52/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads (88/100 vs 64/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z7 (China) (100/100 vs 55/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z7 (China) (93/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro is a bit better (52/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z7 (China) (88/100 vs 64/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 (China) is a bit better (50/100 vs 39/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro | Vivo iQOO Z7 (China) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 782G | |
| AnTuTu | 4701314 | 806420 | |
| Geekbench Single | 4327 | 1126 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 12873 | 3034 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.6" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1216x2688 | 1080x2388 | |
| Refresh rate | 185 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 8400 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 120W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 17 | Android 13, OriginOS 3 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 5000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.0×76.0×8.6 mm | 164.6×75.8×8.8 mm | |
| Weight | 223 g | 201 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo iQOO Z7 (China)
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2688
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Vivo iQOO Z7 (China)
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2388
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 80W
Vivo iQOO Z7 (China)
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro and Vivo iQOO Z7 (China), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads Vivo iQOO Z7 (China) by 483.0% 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 Z7 (China) (100/100 vs 55/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z7 (China) (93/100 vs 66/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro is a bit better (52/100 vs 40/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z7 (China) (88/100 vs 64/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 (China) is a bit better (50/100 vs 39/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro or the Vivo iQOO Z7 (China)?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z7 (China) by 27 points (81/100 vs 54/100).
What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro and the Vivo iQOO Z7 (China)?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 81/100, the Vivo iQOO Z7 (China) — 54/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro or the Vivo iQOO Z7 (China)?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads on camera score (52/100 vs 40/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro or the Vivo iQOO Z7 (China)?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads on performance (100/100 vs 55/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro over the Vivo iQOO Z7 (China)?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.