Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro vs Vivo Y500 Pro
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6, while the Vivo Y500 Pro (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7400. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads — 81/100 vs 63/100 (a 18-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro has the bigger battery (8400 mAh vs 7000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (4,701,314 vs 953,150); the Vivo Y500 Pro is noticeably lighter (199g vs 223g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
Vivo Y500 Pro
What makes Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4701314 vs 953150
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 1061
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 3185
- Bigger battery: 8400 vs 7000 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 57/100)
- Better camera (52/100 vs 50/100)
- Longer battery life (88/100 vs 82/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 85/100)
What makes Vivo Y500 Pro better?
- Faster charging: 90W vs 80W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 199g vs 223g
- Better portability (60/100 vs 39/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro vs the Vivo Y500 Pro, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro scores 18 points higher (81/100 vs 63/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads (100/100 vs 57/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo Y500 Pro (100/100 vs 57/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro is a bit better (93/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro and the Vivo Y500 Pro are nearly equal (52/100 vs 50/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro is a bit better (88/100 vs 82/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo Y500 Pro notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro (60/100 vs 39/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro | Vivo Y500 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | MediaTek Dimensity 7400 | |
| AnTuTu | 4701314 | 953150 | |
| Geekbench Single | 4327 | 1061 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 12873 | 3185 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1216x2688 | 1260x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | 185 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 8400 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 17 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 5000 nits | 1600 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.0×76.0×8.6 mm | — | |
| Weight | 223 g | 199 g | |
| Launch price | — | $220 |
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo Y500 Pro
- Main: 200MP f/1.9
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2688
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Vivo Y500 Pro
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 80W
Vivo Y500 Pro
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless charging: no data
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro and Vivo Y500 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads Vivo Y500 Pro by 393.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo Y500 Pro (100/100 vs 57/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro is a bit better (93/100 vs 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro and the Vivo Y500 Pro are nearly equal (52/100 vs 50/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro is a bit better (88/100 vs 82/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo Y500 Pro 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 Y500 Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro is noticeably better than the Vivo Y500 Pro — the overall rating gap is 18 points.
What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro and the Vivo Y500 Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 81/100, the Vivo Y500 Pro — 63/100.
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro or the Vivo Y500 Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads on performance (100/100 vs 57/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro over the Vivo Y500 Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Vivo Y500 Pro is a better fit for those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.