Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro vs Vivo S15
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6, while the Vivo S15 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads — 81/100 vs 57/100 (a 24-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 1,010,069); the Vivo S15 is noticeably lighter (197g vs 223g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
Vivo S15
What makes Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4701314 vs 1010069
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 1298
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 3520
- Bigger battery: 8400 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 66W
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 61/100)
- Better camera (52/100 vs 48/100)
- Longer battery life (88/100 vs 42/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 80/100)
What makes Vivo S15 better?
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 197g vs 223g
- Better portability (61/100 vs 39/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro vs the Vivo S15, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro scores 24 points higher (81/100 vs 57/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads (100/100 vs 61/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads (88/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo S15 (100/100 vs 61/100). 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 and the Vivo S15 are nearly equal (52/100 vs 48/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo S15 (88/100 vs 42/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo S15 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro (61/100 vs 39/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro | Vivo S15 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G | |
| AnTuTu | 4701314 | 1010069 | |
| Geekbench Single | 4327 | 1298 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 12873 | 3520 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.6" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1216x2688 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 185 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 8400 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 66W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 17 | Android 12, Origin OS Ocean | |
| Brightness (peak) | 5000 nits | 1300 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.0×76.0×8.6 mm | 161.1×74.3×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 223 g | 197 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo S15
- Main: 64MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2688
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Vivo S15
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 80W
Vivo S15
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro and Vivo S15, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads Vivo S15 by 365.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo S15 (100/100 vs 61/100).
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 and the Vivo S15 are nearly equal (52/100 vs 48/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo S15 (88/100 vs 42/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo S15 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro (61/100 vs 39/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro or the Vivo S15?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo S15 by 24 points (81/100 vs 57/100).
What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro and the Vivo S15?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 81/100, the Vivo S15 — 57/100.
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro or the Vivo S15?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads on performance (100/100 vs 61/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro over the Vivo S15?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Vivo S15 is a better fit for active users.