Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro vs Vivo X100
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6, while the Vivo X100 (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9300. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads — 81/100 vs 78/100 (a 3-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 2,447,714); the Vivo X100 is noticeably lighter (206g vs 223g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
Vivo X100
What makes Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4701314 vs 2447714
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 2186
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 7422
- Bigger battery: 8400 vs 5000 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 83/100)
- Longer battery life (88/100 vs 64/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 84/100)
What makes Vivo X100 better?
- Faster charging: 120W vs 80W
- Lighter: 206g vs 223g
- Better camera (84/100 vs 52/100)
- Better portability (50/100 vs 39/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro vs the Vivo X100, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro scores 3 points higher (81/100 vs 78/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads (100/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X100 leads (84/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads (88/100 vs 64/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro notably outperforms the Vivo X100 (100/100 vs 83/100). 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 X100 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro (84/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro notably outperforms the Vivo X100 (88/100 vs 64/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo X100 is a bit better (50/100 vs 39/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro | Vivo X100 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | MediaTek Dimensity 9300 | |
| AnTuTu | 4701314 | 2447714 | |
| Geekbench Single | 4327 | 2186 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 12873 | 7422 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1216x2688 | 2800x1260 | |
| Refresh rate | 185 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 8400 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 120W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 17 | Android 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 5000 nits | 3000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.0×76.0×8.6 mm | 164.1×75.2×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | 223 g | 206 g | |
| Launch price | — | $550 |
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo X100
- Main: 50MP f/1.57
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2688
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Vivo X100
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2800x1260
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 80W
Vivo X100
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro and Vivo X100, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads Vivo X100 by 92.1% 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 X100 (100/100 vs 83/100).
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 X100 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro (84/100 vs 52/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro notably outperforms the Vivo X100 (88/100 vs 64/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo X100 is a bit better (50/100 vs 39/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro or the Vivo X100?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro edges out the Vivo X100 by just 3 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro and the Vivo X100?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 81/100, the Vivo X100 — 78/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro or the Vivo X100?
The Vivo X100 leads on camera score (84/100 vs 52/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro or the Vivo X100?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads on performance (100/100 vs 83/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro over the Vivo X100?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Vivo X100 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts.