Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro vs Vivo S1 Prime
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6, while the Vivo S1 Prime (2020) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 665. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads — 81/100 vs 38/100 (a 43-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 48 MP; the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (4,701,314 vs 329,457); the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo S1 Prime doesn't; the Vivo S1 Prime is noticeably lighter (190g vs 223g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
Vivo S1 Prime
What makes Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4701314 vs 329457
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 321
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 1128
- Bigger battery: 8400 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 24/100)
- Better camera (52/100 vs 34/100)
- Longer battery life (88/100 vs 33/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 83/100)
What makes Vivo S1 Prime better?
- Lighter: 190g vs 223g
- Better portability (57/100 vs 39/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro vs the Vivo S1 Prime, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro scores 43 points higher (81/100 vs 38/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads (100/100 vs 24/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads (52/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads (88/100 vs 33/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo S1 Prime (100/100 vs 24/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro is a bit better (93/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro notably outperforms the Vivo S1 Prime (52/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo S1 Prime (88/100 vs 33/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo S1 Prime notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro (57/100 vs 39/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro | Vivo S1 Prime | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 665 | |
| AnTuTu | 4701314 | 329457 | |
| Geekbench Single | 4327 | 321 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 12873 | 1128 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.4" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1216x2688 | 1080x2340 | |
| Refresh rate | 185 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 8400 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 18W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 17 | Android 9.0 (Pie), Funtouch 9.2 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 5000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.0×76.0×8.6 mm | 159.3×75.2×8.7 mm | |
| Weight | 223 g | 190 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo S1 Prime
- Main: 48MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2688
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Vivo S1 Prime
- 6.4" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: —
Battery and charging
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 80W
Vivo S1 Prime
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro and Vivo S1 Prime, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads Vivo S1 Prime by 1327.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo S1 Prime (100/100 vs 24/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro is a bit better (93/100 vs 83/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro notably outperforms the Vivo S1 Prime (52/100 vs 34/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo S1 Prime (88/100 vs 33/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo S1 Prime notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro (57/100 vs 39/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro or the Vivo S1 Prime?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo S1 Prime by 43 points (81/100 vs 38/100).
What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro and the Vivo S1 Prime?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 81/100, the Vivo S1 Prime — 38/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro or the Vivo S1 Prime?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads on camera score (52/100 vs 34/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro or the Vivo S1 Prime?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads on performance (100/100 vs 24/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro over the Vivo S1 Prime?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.