Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro vs Vivo X500 Pro
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6, while the Vivo X500 Pro (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X500 Pro leads — 90/100 vs 81/100 (a 9-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro has the bigger battery (8400 mAh vs 6510); the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (5,195,978 vs 5,016,623); the Vivo X500 Pro is noticeably lighter (192g vs 223g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
Vivo X500 Pro
What makes Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5195978 vs 5016623
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 4188
- Bigger battery: 8400 vs 6510 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 144Hz
- Faster wireless charging: 80W vs 40W
- Longer battery life (88/100 vs 81/100)
What makes Vivo X500 Pro better?
- Better Geekbench Multi: 13145 vs 12873
- Faster charging: 90W vs 80W
- Lighter: 192g vs 223g
- Better camera (87/100 vs 52/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 93/100)
- Better portability (63/100 vs 39/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro vs the Vivo X500 Pro, the Vivo X500 Pro scores 9 points higher (90/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro 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 and the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro are nearly equal (94/100 vs 93/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro (87/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro is a bit better (88/100 vs 81/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo X500 Pro notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro (63/100 vs 39/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro | Vivo X500 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro | |
| AnTuTu | 5195978 | 5016623 | |
| Geekbench Single | 4327 | 4188 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 12873 | 13145 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.4" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1216x2688 | 1216x2660 | |
| Refresh rate | 185 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 8400 mAh | 6510 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 17 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 5000 nits | 4500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 163.0×76.0×8.6 mm | 151.8×71.9×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 223 g | 192 g | |
| Launch price | — | $970 |
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo X500 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2688
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Vivo X500 Pro
- 6.4" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2660
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 80W
Vivo X500 Pro
- 6510 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro and Vivo X500 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads Vivo X500 Pro by 3.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
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performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro and the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro are nearly equal (94/100 vs 93/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro (87/100 vs 52/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro is a bit better (88/100 vs 81/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo X500 Pro notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro (63/100 vs 39/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro or the Vivo X500 Pro?
The Vivo X500 Pro edges out the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro by just 9 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro and the Vivo X500 Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 81/100, the Vivo X500 Pro — 90/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro or the Vivo X500 Pro?
The Vivo X500 Pro leads on camera score (87/100 vs 52/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro over the Vivo X500 Pro?
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 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.