Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro vs Vivo Y27s
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6, while the Vivo Y27s (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads — 81/100 vs 38/100 (a 43-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro has the bigger battery (8400 mAh vs 5000); the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (4,701,314 vs 424,216); the Vivo Y27s is noticeably lighter (192g vs 223g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
Vivo Y27s
What makes Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4701314 vs 424216
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 412
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 1423
- Bigger battery: 8400 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 44W
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 31/100)
- Better camera (52/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (88/100 vs 48/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 54/100)
What makes Vivo Y27s better?
- Lighter: 192g vs 223g
- Better portability (62/100 vs 39/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro vs the Vivo Y27s, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro scores 43 points higher (81/100 vs 38/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads (100/100 vs 31/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads (52/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads (88/100 vs 48/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo Y27s (100/100 vs 31/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo Y27s (93/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro notably outperforms the Vivo Y27s (52/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo Y27s (88/100 vs 48/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo Y27s notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro (62/100 vs 39/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro | Vivo Y27s | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G | |
| AnTuTu | 4701314 | 424216 | |
| Geekbench Single | 4327 | 412 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 12873 | 1423 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.6" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1216x2688 | 1080x2388 | |
| Refresh rate | 185 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 8400 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 44W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 17 | Android 13, Funtouch 13 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 5000 nits | 650 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 163.0×76.0×8.6 mm | 164.1×76.2×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 223 g | 192 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo Y27s
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2688
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Vivo Y27s
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2388
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Battery and charging
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 80W
Vivo Y27s
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 44W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro and Vivo Y27s, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads Vivo Y27s by 1008.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo Y27s (100/100 vs 31/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo Y27s (93/100 vs 54/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro notably outperforms the Vivo Y27s (52/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo Y27s (88/100 vs 48/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo Y27s notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro (62/100 vs 39/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro or the Vivo Y27s?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo Y27s by 43 points (81/100 vs 38/100).
What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro and the Vivo Y27s?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 81/100, the Vivo Y27s — 38/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro or the Vivo Y27s?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads on camera score (52/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro or the Vivo Y27s?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads on performance (100/100 vs 31/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro over the Vivo Y27s?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.