Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro vs Vivo Y36 5G
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6, while the Vivo Y36 5G (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6020. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads — 81/100 vs 43/100 (a 38-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 530,583); the Vivo Y36 5G is noticeably lighter (190g vs 223g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
Vivo Y36 5G
What makes Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4701314 vs 530583
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 724
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 2032
- Bigger battery: 8400 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 44W
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 42/100)
- Better camera (52/100 vs 32/100)
- Longer battery life (88/100 vs 48/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 54/100)
What makes Vivo Y36 5G better?
- Lighter: 190g vs 223g
- Better portability (63/100 vs 39/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro vs the Vivo Y36 5G, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro scores 38 points higher (81/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads (100/100 vs 42/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads (52/100 vs 32/100). 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 Y36 5G (100/100 vs 42/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo Y36 5G (93/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro notably outperforms the Vivo Y36 5G (52/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo Y36 5G (88/100 vs 48/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo Y36 5G notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro (63/100 vs 39/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro | Vivo Y36 5G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | MediaTek Dimensity 6020 | |
| AnTuTu | 4701314 | 530583 | |
| Geekbench Single | 4327 | 724 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 12873 | 2032 | |
| 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 | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 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 | 164.1×76.2×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 223 g | 190 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo Y36 5G
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2688
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Vivo Y36 5G
- 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 Y36 5G
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 44W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro and Vivo Y36 5G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads Vivo Y36 5G by 786.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo Y36 5G (100/100 vs 42/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo Y36 5G (93/100 vs 54/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro notably outperforms the Vivo Y36 5G (52/100 vs 32/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo Y36 5G (88/100 vs 48/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo Y36 5G 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 Y36 5G?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo Y36 5G by 38 points (81/100 vs 43/100).
What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro and the Vivo Y36 5G?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 81/100, the Vivo Y36 5G — 43/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro or the Vivo Y36 5G?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads on camera score (52/100 vs 32/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro or the Vivo Y36 5G?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads on performance (100/100 vs 42/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro over the Vivo Y36 5G?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.