Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro vs Vivo V21e
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6, while the Vivo V21e (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads — 81/100 vs 49/100 (a 32-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro has the bigger battery (8400 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (4,701,314 vs 517,460); the Vivo V21e is noticeably lighter (171g vs 223g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
Vivo V21e
What makes Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4701314 vs 517460
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 746
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 1762
- Bigger battery: 8400 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 33W
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 41/100)
- Better camera (52/100 vs 51/100)
- Longer battery life (88/100 vs 25/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 84/100)
What makes Vivo V21e better?
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 171g vs 223g
- Better portability (83/100 vs 39/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro vs the Vivo V21e, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro scores 32 points higher (81/100 vs 49/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads (100/100 vs 41/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads (88/100 vs 25/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo V21e (100/100 vs 41/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro is a bit better (93/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro and the Vivo V21e are nearly equal (52/100 vs 51/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo V21e (88/100 vs 25/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo V21e significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro (83/100 vs 39/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro | Vivo V21e | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G | |
| AnTuTu | 4701314 | 517460 | |
| Geekbench Single | 4327 | 746 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 12873 | 1762 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.4" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1216x2688 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 185 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 8400 mAh | 4000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 33W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 44 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 17 | Android 11, Funtouch 11.1 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 5000 nits | 430 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.0×76.0×8.6 mm | 161.2×74.4×7.4 mm | |
| Weight | 223 g | 171 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo V21e
- Main: 64MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 44MP
Display comparison
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2688
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Vivo V21e
- 6.4" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: —
Battery and charging
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 80W
Vivo V21e
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro and Vivo V21e, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads Vivo V21e by 808.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo V21e (100/100 vs 41/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro is a bit better (93/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro and the Vivo V21e are nearly equal (52/100 vs 51/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo V21e (88/100 vs 25/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo V21e significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro (83/100 vs 39/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro or the Vivo V21e?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo V21e by 32 points (81/100 vs 49/100).
What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro and the Vivo V21e?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 81/100, the Vivo V21e — 49/100.
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro or the Vivo V21e?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads on performance (100/100 vs 41/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro over the Vivo V21e?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.