Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro vs Vivo Z3i
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6, while the Vivo Z3i (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 Z3i doesn't; the Vivo Z3i is noticeably lighter (164g vs 223g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
Vivo Z3i
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
- Faster charging: 80W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 16MP
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 20/100)
- Better camera (52/100 vs 17/100)
- Longer battery life (88/100 vs 12/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 57/100)
What makes Vivo Z3i better?
- Lighter: 164g vs 223g
- Better portability (80/100 vs 39/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro vs the Vivo Z3i, 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 17/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads (88/100 vs 12/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo Z3i (100/100 vs 20/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo Z3i (93/100 vs 57/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo Z3i (52/100 vs 17/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo Z3i (88/100 vs 12/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo Z3i significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro (80/100 vs 39/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro | Vivo Z3i | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1216x2688 | 1080x2280 | |
| Refresh rate | 185 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 8400 mAh | 3315 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 18W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 16 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 24 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 6GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 17 | Android 8.1 (Oreo) | |
| Brightness (peak) | 5000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.0×76.0×8.6 mm | 156.0×75.6×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 223 g | 164 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo Z3i
- Main: 16MP f/2.0
- Front: 24MP
Display comparison
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2688
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Vivo Z3i
- 6.3" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2280
- Refresh rate: —
Battery and charging
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 80W
Vivo Z3i
- 3315 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro and Vivo Z3i, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads Vivo Z3i 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 Z3i (100/100 vs 20/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo Z3i (93/100 vs 57/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo Z3i (52/100 vs 17/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo Z3i (88/100 vs 12/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo Z3i 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 Z3i?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo Z3i by 55 points (81/100 vs 26/100).
What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro and the Vivo Z3i?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 81/100, the Vivo Z3i — 26/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro or the Vivo Z3i?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads on camera score (52/100 vs 17/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro or the Vivo Z3i?
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 Z3i?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.