Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro vs Vivo iQOO Z9 (China)
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6, while the Vivo iQOO Z9 (China) (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads — 81/100 vs 58/100 (a 23-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 1,027,925); the Vivo iQOO Z9 (China) is noticeably lighter (194g vs 223g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
Vivo iQOO Z9 (China)
What makes Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4701314 vs 1027925
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 1131
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 3111
- Bigger battery: 8400 vs 6000 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 144Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 59/100)
- Better camera (52/100 vs 32/100)
- Longer battery life (88/100 vs 63/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO Z9 (China) better?
- Lighter: 194g vs 223g
- Better display (94/100 vs 93/100)
- Better portability (63/100 vs 39/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro vs the Vivo iQOO Z9 (China), the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro scores 23 points higher (81/100 vs 58/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads (100/100 vs 59/100). 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 63/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9 (China) (100/100 vs 59/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (China) and the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro are nearly equal (94/100 vs 93/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9 (China) (52/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9 (China) (88/100 vs 63/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (China) notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro (63/100 vs 39/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro | Vivo iQOO Z9 (China) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 | |
| AnTuTu | 4701314 | 1027925 | |
| Geekbench Single | 4327 | 1131 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 12873 | 3111 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1216x2688 | 1260x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | 185 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 8400 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 80W | |
| 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 | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 17 | Android 14, OriginOS 4 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 5000 nits | 4500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | IP64 | |
| Dimensions | 163.0×76.0×8.6 mm | 163.7×75.9×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 223 g | 194 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo iQOO Z9 (China)
- 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 Z9 (China)
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 80W
Vivo iQOO Z9 (China)
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro and Vivo iQOO Z9 (China), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads Vivo iQOO Z9 (China) by 357.4% 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 Z9 (China) (100/100 vs 59/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (China) and the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro are nearly equal (94/100 vs 93/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9 (China) (52/100 vs 32/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9 (China) (88/100 vs 63/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (China) notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro (63/100 vs 39/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro or the Vivo iQOO Z9 (China)?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9 (China) by 23 points (81/100 vs 58/100).
What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro and the Vivo iQOO Z9 (China)?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 81/100, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (China) — 58/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro or the Vivo iQOO Z9 (China)?
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 Z9 (China)?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads on performance (100/100 vs 59/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro over the Vivo iQOO Z9 (China)?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.