Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro vs Vivo iQOO Z7
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6, while the Vivo iQOO Z7 (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 920. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads — 81/100 vs 50/100 (a 31-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro has the bigger battery (8400 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (4,701,314 vs 750,481); the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo iQOO Z7 doesn't; the Vivo iQOO Z7 is noticeably lighter (173g vs 223g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
Vivo iQOO Z7
What makes Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4701314 vs 750481
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 936
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 2318
- Bigger battery: 8400 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 44W
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 51/100)
- Better camera (52/100 vs 40/100)
- Longer battery life (88/100 vs 38/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 69/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO Z7 better?
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 173g vs 223g
- Better portability (77/100 vs 39/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro vs the Vivo iQOO Z7, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro scores 31 points higher (81/100 vs 50/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads (100/100 vs 51/100). 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 38/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z7 (100/100 vs 51/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z7 (93/100 vs 69/100). 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 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z7 (88/100 vs 38/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro (77/100 vs 39/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro | Vivo iQOO Z7 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | MediaTek Dimensity 920 | |
| AnTuTu | 4701314 | 750481 | |
| Geekbench Single | 4327 | 936 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 12873 | 2318 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.4" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1216x2688 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 185 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 8400 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 44W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 17 | Android 13, Funtouch 13 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 5000 nits | 1300 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 163.0×76.0×8.6 mm | 158.9×73.5×7.8 mm | |
| Weight | 223 g | 173 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo iQOO Z7
- Main: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2688
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Vivo iQOO Z7
- 6.4" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Battery and charging
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 80W
Vivo iQOO Z7
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 44W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro and Vivo iQOO Z7, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads Vivo iQOO Z7 by 526.4% 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 (100/100 vs 51/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z7 (93/100 vs 69/100).
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 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z7 (88/100 vs 38/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro (77/100 vs 39/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro or the Vivo iQOO Z7?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z7 by 31 points (81/100 vs 50/100).
What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro and the Vivo iQOO Z7?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 81/100, the Vivo iQOO Z7 — 50/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro or the Vivo iQOO Z7?
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?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads on performance (100/100 vs 51/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro over the Vivo iQOO Z7?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.