Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro vs Vivo S50
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6, while the Vivo S50 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads — 81/100 vs 72/100 (a 9-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 1,794,400); the Vivo S50 is noticeably lighter (196g vs 223g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
Vivo S50
What makes Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4701314 vs 1794400
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 1923
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 5179
- Bigger battery: 8400 vs 6500 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 75/100)
- Longer battery life (88/100 vs 68/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 85/100)
What makes Vivo S50 better?
- Faster charging: 90W vs 80W
- Lighter: 196g vs 223g
- Better camera (64/100 vs 52/100)
- Better portability (66/100 vs 39/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro vs the Vivo S50, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro scores 9 points higher (81/100 vs 72/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads (100/100 vs 75/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo S50 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 S50 (100/100 vs 75/100). 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 S50 is a bit better (64/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro notably outperforms the Vivo S50 (88/100 vs 68/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo S50 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro (66/100 vs 39/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro | Vivo S50 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 | |
| AnTuTu | 4701314 | 1794400 | |
| Geekbench Single | 4327 | 1923 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 12873 | 5179 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.6" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1216x2688 | 1260x2750 | |
| 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 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 5000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 163.0×76.0×8.6 mm | 157.5×74.3×7.6 mm | |
| Weight | 223 g | 196 g | |
| Launch price | — | $390 |
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo S50
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2688
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Vivo S50
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2750
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 80W
Vivo S50
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro and Vivo S50, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads Vivo S50 by 162.0% 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 S50 (100/100 vs 75/100).
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 S50 is a bit better (64/100 vs 52/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro notably outperforms the Vivo S50 (88/100 vs 68/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo S50 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 S50?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro edges out the Vivo S50 by just 9 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro and the Vivo S50?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 81/100, the Vivo S50 — 72/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro or the Vivo S50?
The Vivo S50 leads on camera score (64/100 vs 52/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro or the Vivo S50?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads on performance (100/100 vs 75/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro over the Vivo S50?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Vivo S50 is a better fit for active users.