Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro vs Vivo V50
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6, while the Vivo V50 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads — 81/100 vs 63/100 (a 18-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro has the bigger battery (8400 mAh vs 6000); the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (4,701,314 vs 1,018,053); the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo V50 doesn't; the Vivo V50 is noticeably lighter (189g vs 223g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
Vivo V50
What makes Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4701314 vs 1018053
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 1131
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 3111
- Bigger battery: 8400 vs 6000 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 59/100)
- Longer battery life (88/100 vs 65/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 79/100)
What makes Vivo V50 better?
- Faster charging: 90W vs 80W
- Lighter: 189g vs 223g
- Better camera (60/100 vs 52/100)
- Better portability (70/100 vs 39/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro vs the Vivo V50, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro scores 18 points higher (81/100 vs 63/100). 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 65/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo V50 (100/100 vs 59/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro is a bit better (93/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo V50 is a bit better (60/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro notably outperforms the Vivo V50 (88/100 vs 65/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo V50 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro (70/100 vs 39/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro | Vivo V50 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 | |
| AnTuTu | 4701314 | 1018053 | |
| Geekbench Single | 4327 | 1131 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 12873 | 3111 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1216x2688 | 1080x2392 | |
| Refresh rate | 185 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 8400 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 90W | |
| 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 15, up to 3 major Android upgrades, Funtouch 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 5000 nits | 4500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.0×76.0×8.6 mm | 163.3×76.7×7.6 mm | |
| Weight | 223 g | 189 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo V50
- 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 V50
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2392
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 80W
Vivo V50
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro and Vivo V50, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads Vivo V50 by 361.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo V50 (100/100 vs 59/100).
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 Vivo V50 is a bit better (60/100 vs 52/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro notably outperforms the Vivo V50 (88/100 vs 65/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo V50 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 V50?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro is noticeably better than the Vivo V50 — the overall rating gap is 18 points.
What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro and the Vivo V50?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 81/100, the Vivo V50 — 63/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro or the Vivo V50?
The Vivo V50 leads on camera score (60/100 vs 52/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro or the Vivo V50?
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 V50?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.