Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro vs Vivo S30 Pro Mini
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6, while the Vivo S30 Pro Mini (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9300+. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads — 81/100 vs 75/100 (a 6-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 2,316,832); the Vivo S30 Pro Mini is noticeably lighter (186g vs 223g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
Vivo S30 Pro Mini
What makes Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4701314 vs 2316832
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 2249
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 7352
- Bigger battery: 8400 vs 6500 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 83/100)
- Longer battery life (88/100 vs 68/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 85/100)
What makes Vivo S30 Pro Mini better?
- Faster charging: 90W vs 80W
- Lighter: 186g vs 223g
- Better camera (64/100 vs 52/100)
- Better portability (67/100 vs 39/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro vs the Vivo S30 Pro Mini, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro scores 6 points higher (81/100 vs 75/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads (100/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo S30 Pro Mini leads (64/100 vs 52/100). 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 notably outperforms the Vivo S30 Pro Mini (100/100 vs 83/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro is a bit better (93/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo S30 Pro Mini is a bit better (64/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro notably outperforms the Vivo S30 Pro Mini (88/100 vs 68/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo S30 Pro Mini notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro (67/100 vs 39/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro | Vivo S30 Pro Mini | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | MediaTek Dimensity 9300+ | |
| AnTuTu | 4701314 | 2316832 | |
| Geekbench Single | 4327 | 2249 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 12873 | 7352 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.3" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1216x2688 | 1216x2640 | |
| 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 | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 17 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 5000 nits | 5000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 163.0×76.0×8.6 mm | 150.8×71.8×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 223 g | 186 g | |
| Launch price | — | $445 |
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo S30 Pro Mini
- Main: 50MP
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2688
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Vivo S30 Pro Mini
- 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2640
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 80W
Vivo S30 Pro Mini
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro and Vivo S30 Pro Mini, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads Vivo S30 Pro Mini by 102.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro notably outperforms the Vivo S30 Pro Mini (100/100 vs 83/100).
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 Vivo S30 Pro Mini is a bit better (64/100 vs 52/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro notably outperforms the Vivo S30 Pro Mini (88/100 vs 68/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo S30 Pro Mini notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro (67/100 vs 39/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro or the Vivo S30 Pro Mini?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro edges out the Vivo S30 Pro Mini by just 6 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro and the Vivo S30 Pro Mini?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 81/100, the Vivo S30 Pro Mini — 75/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro or the Vivo S30 Pro Mini?
The Vivo S30 Pro Mini leads on camera score (64/100 vs 52/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro or the Vivo S30 Pro Mini?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads on performance (100/100 vs 83/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro over the Vivo S30 Pro Mini?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Vivo S30 Pro Mini is a better fit for gamers and power users.