Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro vs Vivo Y97
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6, while the Vivo Y97 (2018) runs on the MediaTek Helio P60. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads — 81/100 vs 26/100 (a 55-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro has the bigger battery (8400 mAh vs 3315); the main camera is 50 MP vs 16 MP; the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (4,701,314 vs 314,537); the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo Y97 doesn't; the Vivo Y97 is noticeably lighter (162g vs 223g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
Vivo Y97
What makes Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4701314 vs 314537
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 341
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 779
- Bigger battery: 8400 vs 3315 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 16MP
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 20/100)
- Better camera (52/100 vs 14/100)
- Longer battery life (88/100 vs 15/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 57/100)
What makes Vivo Y97 better?
- Lighter: 162g vs 223g
- Better portability (80/100 vs 39/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro vs the Vivo Y97, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro scores 55 points higher (81/100 vs 26/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads (100/100 vs 20/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads (52/100 vs 14/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads (88/100 vs 15/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo Y97 (100/100 vs 20/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo Y97 (93/100 vs 57/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo Y97 (52/100 vs 14/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo Y97 (88/100 vs 15/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo Y97 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro (80/100 vs 39/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro | Vivo Y97 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | MediaTek Helio P60 | |
| AnTuTu | 4701314 | 314537 | |
| Geekbench Single | 4327 | 341 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 12873 | 779 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.3" S-IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1216x2688 | 1080x2280 | |
| Refresh rate | 185 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 8400 mAh | 3315 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | — | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 16 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 4GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 17 | Android 8.1 (Oreo); Funtouch 4.5 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 5000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.0×76.0×8.6 mm | 155.9×75.6×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 223 g | 162 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo Y97
- Main: 16MP f/2.0
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2688
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Vivo Y97
- 6.3" S-IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2280
- Refresh rate: —
Battery and charging
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 80W
Vivo Y97
- 3315 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro and Vivo Y97, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads Vivo Y97 by 1394.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo Y97 (100/100 vs 20/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo Y97 (93/100 vs 57/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo Y97 (52/100 vs 14/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo Y97 (88/100 vs 15/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo Y97 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro (80/100 vs 39/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro or the Vivo Y97?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo Y97 by 55 points (81/100 vs 26/100).
What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro and the Vivo Y97?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 81/100, the Vivo Y97 — 26/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro or the Vivo Y97?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads on camera score (52/100 vs 14/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro or the Vivo Y97?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads on performance (100/100 vs 20/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro over the Vivo Y97?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.