Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro vs Vivo Y100 5G
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6, while the Vivo Y100 5G (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 900. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads — 81/100 vs 49/100 (a 32-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro has the bigger battery (8400 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (4,701,314 vs 671,241); the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo Y100 5G doesn't; the Vivo Y100 5G is noticeably lighter (181g vs 223g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
Vivo Y100 5G
What makes Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4701314 vs 671241
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 1003
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 2423
- Bigger battery: 8400 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 44W
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 50/100)
- Better camera (52/100 vs 40/100)
- Longer battery life (88/100 vs 38/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 69/100)
What makes Vivo Y100 5G better?
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 181g vs 223g
- Better portability (74/100 vs 39/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro vs the Vivo Y100 5G, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro scores 32 points higher (81/100 vs 49/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads (100/100 vs 50/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads (52/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads (88/100 vs 38/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo Y100 5G (100/100 vs 50/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro notably outperforms the Vivo Y100 5G (93/100 vs 69/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro is a bit better (52/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo Y100 5G (88/100 vs 38/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo Y100 5G significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro (74/100 vs 39/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro | Vivo Y100 5G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | MediaTek Dimensity 900 | |
| AnTuTu | 4701314 | 671241 | |
| Geekbench Single | 4327 | 1003 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 12873 | 2423 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.4" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1216x2688 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 185 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 8400 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 44W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 17 | Android 13, Funtouch 13 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 5000 nits | 1300 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 163.0×76.0×8.6 mm | 158.9×73.5×7.7 mm | |
| Weight | 223 g | 181 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo Y100 5G
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2688
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Vivo Y100 5G
- 6.4" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Battery and charging
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 80W
Vivo Y100 5G
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 44W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro and Vivo Y100 5G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads Vivo Y100 5G by 600.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo Y100 5G (100/100 vs 50/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro notably outperforms the Vivo Y100 5G (93/100 vs 69/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro is a bit better (52/100 vs 40/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo Y100 5G (88/100 vs 38/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo Y100 5G significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro (74/100 vs 39/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro or the Vivo Y100 5G?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo Y100 5G by 32 points (81/100 vs 49/100).
What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro and the Vivo Y100 5G?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 81/100, the Vivo Y100 5G — 49/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro or the Vivo Y100 5G?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads on camera score (52/100 vs 40/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro or the Vivo Y100 5G?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads on performance (100/100 vs 50/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro over the Vivo Y100 5G?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.