Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro vs Vivo S15 Pro
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6, while the Vivo S15 Pro (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8100. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads — 81/100 vs 56/100 (a 25-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro has the bigger battery (8400 mAh vs 4500); the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (4,701,314 vs 1,092,605); the Vivo S15 Pro is noticeably lighter (188g vs 223g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
Vivo S15 Pro
What makes Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4701314 vs 1092605
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 1139
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 3842
- Bigger battery: 8400 vs 4500 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 62/100)
- Better camera (52/100 vs 42/100)
- Longer battery life (88/100 vs 45/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 80/100)
What makes Vivo S15 Pro better?
- Lighter: 188g vs 223g
- Better portability (60/100 vs 39/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro vs the Vivo S15 Pro, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro scores 25 points higher (81/100 vs 56/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads (100/100 vs 62/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads (52/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads (88/100 vs 45/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo S15 Pro (100/100 vs 62/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro is a bit better (93/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro is a bit better (52/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo S15 Pro (88/100 vs 45/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo S15 Pro notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro (60/100 vs 39/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro | Vivo S15 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | MediaTek Dimensity 8100 | |
| AnTuTu | 4701314 | 1092605 | |
| Geekbench Single | 4327 | 1139 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 12873 | 3842 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.6" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1216x2688 | 1080x2376 | |
| Refresh rate | 185 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 8400 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 17 | Android 12, Origin OS Ocean | |
| Brightness (peak) | 5000 nits | 1500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.0×76.0×8.6 mm | 158.9×73.5×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 223 g | 188 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo S15 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2688
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Vivo S15 Pro
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2376
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 80W
Vivo S15 Pro
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro and Vivo S15 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads Vivo S15 Pro by 330.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo S15 Pro (100/100 vs 62/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro is a bit better (93/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro is a bit better (52/100 vs 42/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo S15 Pro (88/100 vs 45/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo S15 Pro notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro (60/100 vs 39/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro or the Vivo S15 Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo S15 Pro by 25 points (81/100 vs 56/100).
What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro and the Vivo S15 Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 81/100, the Vivo S15 Pro — 56/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro or the Vivo S15 Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads on camera score (52/100 vs 42/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro or the Vivo S15 Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads on performance (100/100 vs 62/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro over the Vivo S15 Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Vivo S15 Pro is a better fit for active users.