Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro vs Vivo X Note
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6, while the Vivo X Note (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads — 81/100 vs 66/100 (a 15-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 1,294,871).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
Vivo X Note
What makes Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4701314 vs 1294871
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 1662
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 4188
- Bigger battery: 8400 vs 5000 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 120Hz
- Faster wireless charging: 80W vs 50W
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 68/100)
- Longer battery life (88/100 vs 71/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 87/100)
What makes Vivo X Note better?
- Lighter: 216g vs 223g
- Better camera (55/100 vs 52/100)
- Better portability (45/100 vs 39/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro vs the Vivo X Note, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro scores 15 points higher (81/100 vs 66/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads (100/100 vs 68/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads (88/100 vs 71/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo X Note (100/100 vs 68/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro is a bit better (93/100 vs 87/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X Note and the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro are nearly equal (55/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro notably outperforms the Vivo X Note (88/100 vs 71/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo X Note is a bit better (45/100 vs 39/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro | Vivo X Note | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | 4701314 | 1294871 | |
| Geekbench Single | 4327 | 1662 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 12873 | 4188 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 7.0" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1216x2688 | 1440x3080 | |
| Refresh rate | 185 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 8400 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 48 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 17 | Android 12, Origin OS Ocean | |
| Brightness (peak) | 5000 nits | 1500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.0×76.0×8.6 mm | 168.8×80.3×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 223 g | 216 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo X Note
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Telephoto: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2688
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Vivo X Note
- 7.0" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 80W
Vivo X Note
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro and Vivo X Note, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads Vivo X Note by 263.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo X Note (100/100 vs 68/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro is a bit better (93/100 vs 87/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X Note and the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro are nearly equal (55/100 vs 52/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro notably outperforms the Vivo X Note (88/100 vs 71/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo X Note is a bit better (45/100 vs 39/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro or the Vivo X Note?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro is noticeably better than the Vivo X Note — the overall rating gap is 15 points.
What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro and the Vivo X Note?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 81/100, the Vivo X Note — 66/100.
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro or the Vivo X Note?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads on performance (100/100 vs 68/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro over the Vivo X Note?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Vivo X Note is a better fit for active users.