Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro vs Vivo V40
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6, while the Vivo V40 (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads — 81/100 vs 64/100 (a 17-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro has the bigger battery (8400 mAh vs 5500); the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (4,701,314 vs 1,027,925); the Vivo V40 is noticeably lighter (190g vs 223g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
Vivo V40
What makes Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4701314 vs 1027925
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 1131
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 3111
- Bigger battery: 8400 vs 5500 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 59/100)
- Longer battery life (88/100 vs 62/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 84/100)
What makes Vivo V40 better?
- Lighter: 190g vs 223g
- Better camera (60/100 vs 52/100)
- Better portability (69/100 vs 39/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro vs the Vivo V40, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro scores 17 points higher (81/100 vs 64/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads (100/100 vs 59/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads (88/100 vs 62/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo V40 (100/100 vs 59/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro is a bit better (93/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo V40 is a bit better (60/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro notably outperforms the Vivo V40 (88/100 vs 62/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo V40 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro (69/100 vs 39/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro | Vivo V40 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 | |
| AnTuTu | 4701314 | 1027925 | |
| Geekbench Single | 4327 | 1131 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 12873 | 3111 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1216x2688 | 1260x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | 185 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 8400 mAh | 5500 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 17 | Android 14, Funtouch 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 5000 nits | 4500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.0×76.0×8.6 mm | 164.2×75.0×7.6 mm | |
| Weight | 223 g | 190 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo V40
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2688
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Vivo V40
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 80W
Vivo V40
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro and Vivo V40, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads Vivo V40 by 357.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo V40 (100/100 vs 59/100).
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 Vivo V40 is a bit better (60/100 vs 52/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro notably outperforms the Vivo V40 (88/100 vs 62/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo V40 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro (69/100 vs 39/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro or the Vivo V40?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro is noticeably better than the Vivo V40 — the overall rating gap is 17 points.
What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro and the Vivo V40?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 81/100, the Vivo V40 — 64/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro or the Vivo V40?
The Vivo V40 leads on camera score (60/100 vs 52/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro or the Vivo V40?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads on performance (100/100 vs 59/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro over the Vivo V40?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.