Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro vs Vivo V29 Pro
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6, while the Vivo V29 Pro (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8200. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads — 81/100 vs 60/100 (a 21-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro has the bigger battery (8400 mAh vs 4600); the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (4,701,314 vs 1,117,927); the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo V29 Pro doesn't; the Vivo V29 Pro is noticeably lighter (188g vs 223g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
Vivo V29 Pro
What makes Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4701314 vs 1117927
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 1239
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 3962
- Bigger battery: 8400 vs 4600 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 63/100)
- Better camera (52/100 vs 48/100)
- Longer battery life (88/100 vs 47/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 84/100)
What makes Vivo V29 Pro better?
- Lighter: 188g vs 223g
- Better portability (72/100 vs 39/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro vs the Vivo V29 Pro, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro scores 21 points higher (81/100 vs 60/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads (100/100 vs 63/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads (88/100 vs 47/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo V29 Pro (100/100 vs 63/100). 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 V29 Pro are nearly equal (52/100 vs 48/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo V29 Pro (88/100 vs 47/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo V29 Pro significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro (72/100 vs 39/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro | Vivo V29 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | MediaTek Dimensity 8200 | |
| AnTuTu | 4701314 | 1117927 | |
| Geekbench Single | 4327 | 1239 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 12873 | 3962 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1216x2688 | 1260x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | 185 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 8400 mAh | 4600 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 17 | Android 13, up to 3 major Android upgrades, Funtouch 13 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 5000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.0×76.0×8.6 mm | 164.2×74.4×7.5 mm | |
| Weight | 223 g | 188 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo V29 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2688
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Vivo V29 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 80W
Vivo V29 Pro
- 4600 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro and Vivo V29 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads Vivo V29 Pro by 320.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo V29 Pro (100/100 vs 63/100).
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 V29 Pro are nearly equal (52/100 vs 48/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo V29 Pro (88/100 vs 47/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo V29 Pro significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro (72/100 vs 39/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro or the Vivo V29 Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo V29 Pro by 21 points (81/100 vs 60/100).
What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro and the Vivo V29 Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 81/100, the Vivo V29 Pro — 60/100.
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro or the Vivo V29 Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads on performance (100/100 vs 63/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro over the Vivo V29 Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Vivo V29 Pro is a better fit for active users.