Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro vs Vivo V30 SE
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6, while the Vivo V30 SE (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2. 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 5000); the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (4,701,314 vs 568,395); the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo V30 SE doesn't; the Vivo V30 SE is noticeably lighter (185g vs 223g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
Vivo V30 SE
What makes Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4701314 vs 568395
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 915
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 2115
- Bigger battery: 8400 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 44W
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 46/100)
- Better camera (52/100 vs 35/100)
- Longer battery life (88/100 vs 48/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 79/100)
What makes Vivo V30 SE better?
- Lighter: 185g vs 223g
- Better portability (70/100 vs 39/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro vs the Vivo V30 SE, 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 46/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads (52/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads (88/100 vs 48/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo V30 SE (100/100 vs 46/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro is a bit better (93/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro notably outperforms the Vivo V30 SE (52/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo V30 SE (88/100 vs 48/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo V30 SE significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro (70/100 vs 39/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro | Vivo V30 SE | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 | |
| AnTuTu | 4701314 | 568395 | |
| Geekbench Single | 4327 | 915 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 12873 | 2115 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1216x2688 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 185 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 8400 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 44W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 17 | Android 14, Funtouch 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 5000 nits | 1800 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 163.0×76.0×8.6 mm | 163.2×75.8×7.8 mm | |
| Weight | 223 g | 185 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo V30 SE
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2688
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Vivo V30 SE
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 80W
Vivo V30 SE
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 44W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro and Vivo V30 SE, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads Vivo V30 SE by 727.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo V30 SE (100/100 vs 46/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro is a bit better (93/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro notably outperforms the Vivo V30 SE (52/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo V30 SE (88/100 vs 48/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo V30 SE significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro (70/100 vs 39/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro or the Vivo V30 SE?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo V30 SE by 32 points (81/100 vs 49/100).
What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro and the Vivo V30 SE?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 81/100, the Vivo V30 SE — 49/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro or the Vivo V30 SE?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads on camera score (52/100 vs 35/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro or the Vivo V30 SE?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads on performance (100/100 vs 46/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro over the Vivo V30 SE?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.