Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro vs Vivo S20
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6, while the Vivo S20 (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads — 81/100 vs 61/100 (a 20-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro has the bigger battery (8400 mAh vs 6500); the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (4,701,314 vs 1,027,925); the Vivo S20 is noticeably lighter (186g vs 223g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
Vivo S20
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 6500 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 59/100)
- Better camera (52/100 vs 44/100)
- Longer battery life (88/100 vs 68/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 85/100)
What makes Vivo S20 better?
- Faster charging: 90W vs 80W
- Lighter: 186g vs 223g
- Better portability (75/100 vs 39/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro vs the Vivo S20, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro scores 20 points higher (81/100 vs 61/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads (100/100 vs 59/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads (88/100 vs 68/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo S20 (100/100 vs 59/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro is a bit better (93/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro is a bit better (52/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro notably outperforms the Vivo S20 (88/100 vs 68/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo S20 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro (75/100 vs 39/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro | Vivo S20 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1216x2688 | 1260x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | 185 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 8400 mAh | 6500 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB / 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 17 | Android 15, OriginOS 5 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 5000 nits | 5000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | IP64 | |
| Dimensions | 163.0×76.0×8.6 mm | 160.4×74.2×7.2 mm | |
| Weight | 223 g | 186 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo S20
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2688
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Vivo S20
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 80W
Vivo S20
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro and Vivo S20, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads Vivo S20 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 S20 (100/100 vs 59/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro is a bit better (93/100 vs 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro is a bit better (52/100 vs 44/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro notably outperforms the Vivo S20 (88/100 vs 68/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo S20 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro (75/100 vs 39/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro or the Vivo S20?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo S20 by 20 points (81/100 vs 61/100).
What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro and the Vivo S20?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 81/100, the Vivo S20 — 61/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro or the Vivo S20?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads on camera score (52/100 vs 44/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro or the Vivo S20?
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 S20?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.