Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro vs Vivo X500 Pro Max
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6, while the Vivo X500 Pro Max (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads — 92/100 vs 81/100 (a 11-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro has the bigger battery (8400 mAh vs 7000); the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (5,195,978 vs 4,838,033).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
Vivo X500 Pro Max
What makes Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5195978 vs 4838033
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 4188
- Bigger battery: 8400 vs 7000 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 144Hz
- Faster wireless charging: 80W vs 40W
- Longer battery life (88/100 vs 85/100)
What makes Vivo X500 Pro Max better?
- Better Geekbench Multi: 13145 vs 12873
- Faster charging: 100W vs 80W
- Better camera (87/100 vs 52/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 93/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro vs the Vivo X500 Pro Max, the Vivo X500 Pro Max scores 11 points higher (92/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads (87/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max and the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro are nearly equal (94/100 vs 93/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro (87/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro and the Vivo X500 Pro Max are nearly equal (88/100 vs 85/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro | Vivo X500 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro | |
| AnTuTu | 5195978 | 4838033 | |
| Geekbench Single | 4327 | 4188 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 12873 | 13145 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1216x2688 | 1260x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | 185 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 8400 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 17 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 5000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.0×76.0×8.6 mm | — | |
| Weight | 223 g | — | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo X500 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2688
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Vivo X500 Pro Max
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 80W
Vivo X500 Pro Max
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro and Vivo X500 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads Vivo X500 Pro Max by 7.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max and the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro are nearly equal (94/100 vs 93/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro (87/100 vs 52/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro and the Vivo X500 Pro Max are nearly equal (88/100 vs 85/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro or the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max is noticeably better than the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro — the overall rating gap is 11 points.
What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro and the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 81/100, the Vivo X500 Pro Max — 92/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro or the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max leads on camera score (87/100 vs 52/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro over the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Vivo X500 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.