Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro vs Vivo Y30 5G
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6, while the Vivo Y30 5G (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 700. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads — 81/100 vs 42/100 (a 39-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 515,647); the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo Y30 5G doesn't; the Vivo Y30 5G is noticeably lighter (193g vs 223g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
Vivo Y30 5G
What makes Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4701314 vs 515647
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 690
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 1736
- Bigger battery: 8400 vs 5000 mAh
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 40/100)
- Better camera (52/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (88/100 vs 66/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 39/100)
What makes Vivo Y30 5G better?
- Lighter: 193g vs 223g
- Better portability (60/100 vs 39/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro vs the Vivo Y30 5G, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro scores 39 points higher (81/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads (100/100 vs 40/100). 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 66/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo Y30 5G (100/100 vs 40/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo Y30 5G (93/100 vs 39/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro notably outperforms the Vivo Y30 5G (52/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro notably outperforms the Vivo Y30 5G (88/100 vs 66/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo Y30 5G notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro (60/100 vs 39/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro | Vivo Y30 5G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | MediaTek Dimensity 700 | |
| AnTuTu | 4701314 | 515647 | |
| Geekbench Single | 4327 | 690 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 12873 | 1736 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.5" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1216x2688 | 720x1600 | |
| Refresh rate | 185 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 8400 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | — | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 6GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 17 | Android 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 5000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.0×76.0×8.6 mm | 164.0×75.9×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 223 g | 193 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo Y30 5G
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2688
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Vivo Y30 5G
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Battery and charging
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 80W
Vivo Y30 5G
- 5000 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro and Vivo Y30 5G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads Vivo Y30 5G by 811.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo Y30 5G (100/100 vs 40/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo Y30 5G (93/100 vs 39/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro notably outperforms the Vivo Y30 5G (52/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro notably outperforms the Vivo Y30 5G (88/100 vs 66/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo Y30 5G notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro (60/100 vs 39/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro or the Vivo Y30 5G?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo Y30 5G by 39 points (81/100 vs 42/100).
What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro and the Vivo Y30 5G?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 81/100, the Vivo Y30 5G — 42/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro or the Vivo Y30 5G?
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 Y30 5G?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads on performance (100/100 vs 40/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro over the Vivo Y30 5G?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.