Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro vs Vivo S18e
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6, while the Vivo S18e (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7200. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads — 81/100 vs 53/100 (a 28-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro has the bigger battery (8400 mAh vs 4800); the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (4,701,314 vs 971,424); the Vivo S18e is noticeably lighter (193g vs 223g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
Vivo S18e
What makes Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4701314 vs 971424
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 1167
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 2577
- Bigger battery: 8400 vs 4800 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 57/100)
- Better camera (52/100 vs 32/100)
- Longer battery life (88/100 vs 52/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 79/100)
What makes Vivo S18e better?
- Lighter: 193g vs 223g
- Better portability (66/100 vs 39/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro vs the Vivo S18e, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro scores 28 points higher (81/100 vs 53/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads (100/100 vs 57/100). 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 52/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo S18e (100/100 vs 57/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro is a bit better (93/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro notably outperforms the Vivo S18e (52/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo S18e (88/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo S18e notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro (66/100 vs 39/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro | Vivo S18e | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | MediaTek Dimensity 7200 | |
| AnTuTu | 4701314 | 971424 | |
| Geekbench Single | 4327 | 1167 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 12873 | 2577 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1216x2688 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 185 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 8400 mAh | 4800 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 | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 17 | Android 14, OriginOS 4 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 5000 nits | 1800 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 163.0×76.0×8.6 mm | 162.4×74.9×7.7 mm | |
| Weight | 223 g | 193 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo S18e
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2688
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Vivo S18e
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 80W
Vivo S18e
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro and Vivo S18e, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads Vivo S18e by 384.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo S18e (100/100 vs 57/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro is a bit better (93/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro notably outperforms the Vivo S18e (52/100 vs 32/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo S18e (88/100 vs 52/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo S18e notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro (66/100 vs 39/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro or the Vivo S18e?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo S18e by 28 points (81/100 vs 53/100).
What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro and the Vivo S18e?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 81/100, the Vivo S18e — 53/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro or the Vivo S18e?
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 S18e?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads on performance (100/100 vs 57/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro over the Vivo S18e?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.