Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro vs Vivo X Fold5
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6, while the Vivo X Fold5 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads — 81/100 vs 77/100 (a 4-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 2,345,563); the Vivo X Fold5 is thinner (4.3mm vs 8.6mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
Vivo X Fold5
What makes Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4701314 vs 2345563
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 2203
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 6511
- Bigger battery: 8400 vs 6000 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 120Hz
- Faster wireless charging: 80W vs 40W
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 82/100)
- Longer battery life (88/100 vs 76/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 81/100)
What makes Vivo X Fold5 better?
- Lighter: 217g vs 223g
- Better camera (74/100 vs 52/100)
- Better portability (65/100 vs 39/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro vs the Vivo X Fold5, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro scores 4 points higher (81/100 vs 77/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads (100/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X Fold5 leads (74/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads (88/100 vs 76/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro notably outperforms the Vivo X Fold5 (100/100 vs 82/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro is a bit better (93/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X Fold5 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro (74/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro is a bit better (88/100 vs 76/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo X Fold5 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro (65/100 vs 39/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro | Vivo X Fold5 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | |
| AnTuTu | 4701314 | 2345563 | |
| Geekbench Single | 4327 | 2203 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 12873 | 6511 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 8.0" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1216x2688 | 2200x2480 | |
| Refresh rate | 185 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 8400 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 17 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 5000 nits | 4500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | IP58 | |
| Dimensions | 163.0×76.0×8.6 mm | 159.7×142.3×4.3 mm | |
| Weight | 223 g | 217 g | |
| Launch price | — | $1160 |
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo X Fold5
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 20MP
Display comparison
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2688
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Vivo X Fold5
- 8.0" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2200x2480
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 80W
Vivo X Fold5
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro and Vivo X Fold5, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads Vivo X Fold5 by 100.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro notably outperforms the Vivo X Fold5 (100/100 vs 82/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro is a bit better (93/100 vs 81/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X Fold5 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro (74/100 vs 52/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro is a bit better (88/100 vs 76/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo X Fold5 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro (65/100 vs 39/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro or the Vivo X Fold5?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro edges out the Vivo X Fold5 by just 4 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro and the Vivo X Fold5?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 81/100, the Vivo X Fold5 — 77/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro or the Vivo X Fold5?
The Vivo X Fold5 leads on camera score (74/100 vs 52/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro or the Vivo X Fold5?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads on performance (100/100 vs 82/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro over the Vivo X Fold5?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Vivo X Fold5 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.