Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro vs Vivo X21i
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6, while the Vivo X21i (2018) runs on the MediaTek Helio P60. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads — 81/100 vs 30/100 (a 51-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro has the bigger battery (8400 mAh vs 3425); the main camera is 50 MP vs 12 MP; the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (4,701,314 vs 314,537); the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo X21i doesn't; the Vivo X21i is noticeably lighter (159g vs 223g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
Vivo X21i
What makes Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4701314 vs 314537
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 341
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 779
- Bigger battery: 8400 vs 3425 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 20/100)
- Better camera (52/100 vs 15/100)
- Longer battery life (88/100 vs 15/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 82/100)
What makes Vivo X21i better?
- Lighter: 159g vs 223g
- Better portability (94/100 vs 39/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro vs the Vivo X21i, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro scores 51 points higher (81/100 vs 30/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads (100/100 vs 20/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads (52/100 vs 15/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads (88/100 vs 15/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo X21i (100/100 vs 20/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro is a bit better (93/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo X21i (52/100 vs 15/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo X21i (88/100 vs 15/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo X21i significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro (94/100 vs 39/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro | Vivo X21i | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | MediaTek Helio P60 | |
| AnTuTu | 4701314 | 314537 | |
| Geekbench Single | 4327 | 341 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 12873 | 779 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.3" Super AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1216x2688 | 1080x2280 | |
| Refresh rate | 185 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 8400 mAh | 3425 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | — | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 24 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 4GB / 6GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 17 | Android 8.1 (Oreo); Funtouch 4 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 5000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.0×76.0×8.6 mm | 154.4×75.0×7.0 mm | |
| Weight | 223 g | 159 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo X21i
- Main: 12MP f/1.8
- Front: 24MP
Display comparison
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2688
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Vivo X21i
- 6.3" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2280
- Refresh rate: —
Battery and charging
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 80W
Vivo X21i
- 3425 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro and Vivo X21i, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads Vivo X21i by 1394.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo X21i (100/100 vs 20/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro is a bit better (93/100 vs 82/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo X21i (52/100 vs 15/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo X21i (88/100 vs 15/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo X21i significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro (94/100 vs 39/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro or the Vivo X21i?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo X21i by 51 points (81/100 vs 30/100).
What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro and the Vivo X21i?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 81/100, the Vivo X21i — 30/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro or the Vivo X21i?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads on camera score (52/100 vs 15/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro or the Vivo X21i?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads on performance (100/100 vs 20/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro over the Vivo X21i?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.