Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro vs Vivo X90
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6, while the Vivo X90 (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9200. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads — 81/100 vs 65/100 (a 16-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro has the bigger battery (8400 mAh vs 4810); the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (4,701,314 vs 1,755,232); the Vivo X90 is noticeably lighter (196g vs 223g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
Vivo X90
What makes Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4701314 vs 1755232
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 1745
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 4351
- Bigger battery: 8400 vs 4810 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 73/100)
- Better camera (52/100 vs 47/100)
- Longer battery life (88/100 vs 61/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 84/100)
What makes Vivo X90 better?
- Faster charging: 120W vs 80W
- Lighter: 196g vs 223g
- Better portability (56/100 vs 39/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro vs the Vivo X90, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro scores 16 points higher (81/100 vs 65/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads (100/100 vs 73/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads (88/100 vs 61/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro notably outperforms the Vivo X90 (100/100 vs 73/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro is a bit better (93/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro is a bit better (52/100 vs 47/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro notably outperforms the Vivo X90 (88/100 vs 61/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo X90 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro (56/100 vs 39/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro | Vivo X90 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | MediaTek Dimensity 9200 | |
| AnTuTu | 4701314 | 1755232 | |
| Geekbench Single | 4327 | 1745 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 12873 | 4351 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1216x2688 | 1260x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | 185 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 8400 mAh | 4810 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 120W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 17 | Android 13, Funtouch 13 (Global), Origin OS 3 (China) | |
| Brightness (peak) | 5000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | IP64 | |
| Dimensions | 163.0×76.0×8.6 mm | 164.1×74.4×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | 223 g | 196 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo X90
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2688
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Vivo X90
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 80W
Vivo X90
- 4810 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro and Vivo X90, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads Vivo X90 by 167.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro notably outperforms the Vivo X90 (100/100 vs 73/100).
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 Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro is a bit better (52/100 vs 47/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro notably outperforms the Vivo X90 (88/100 vs 61/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo X90 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro (56/100 vs 39/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro or the Vivo X90?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro is noticeably better than the Vivo X90 — the overall rating gap is 16 points.
What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro and the Vivo X90?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 81/100, the Vivo X90 — 65/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro or the Vivo X90?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads on camera score (52/100 vs 47/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro or the Vivo X90?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads on performance (100/100 vs 73/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro over the Vivo X90?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Vivo X90 is a better fit for active users.