Nubia Red Magic 3 vs Vivo iQOO Neo 12
The Nubia Red Magic 3 (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 855, while the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads — 76/100 vs 47/100 (a 29-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 has the bigger battery (9000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is faster in AnTuTu (4,647,154 vs 824,513); the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 has NFC for contactless payments, the Nubia Red Magic 3 doesn't; the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is thinner (8.5mm vs 9.7mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 3
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
What makes Nubia Red Magic 3 better?
- Lighter: 215g vs 225g
- Overall rating 47/100
What makes Vivo iQOO Neo 12 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4647154 vs 824513
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 968
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 2731
- Bigger battery: 9000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 27W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 54/100)
- Better camera (35/100 vs 31/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 44/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 67/100)
- Better portability (38/100 vs 34/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 3 vs the Vivo iQOO Neo 12, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 scores 29 points higher (76/100 vs 47/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads (99/100 vs 54/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads (80/100 vs 44/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 3 (99/100 vs 54/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 3 (99/100 vs 67/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 and the Nubia Red Magic 3 are nearly equal (35/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 3 (80/100 vs 44/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 and the Nubia Red Magic 3 are nearly equal (38/100 vs 34/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 3 | Vivo iQOO Neo 12 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 824513 | 4647154 | |
| Geekbench Single | 968 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2731 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 1440x3200 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 185 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 9000 mAh | |
| Charging | 27W | 100W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB / 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 9.0 (Pie); Redmagic 2.0 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 2200 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 171.7×78.5×9.7 mm | 163.4×75.9×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | 215 g | 225 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 3
- Main: 48MP f/1.7
- Front: 16MP
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Nubia Red Magic 3
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3200
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Battery and charging
Nubia Red Magic 3
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 27W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- 9000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Red Magic 3 and Vivo iQOO Neo 12, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads Nubia Red Magic 3 by 82.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 3 (99/100 vs 54/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 3 (99/100 vs 67/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 and the Nubia Red Magic 3 are nearly equal (35/100 vs 31/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 3 (80/100 vs 44/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 and the Nubia Red Magic 3 are nearly equal (38/100 vs 34/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 3 or the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 3 by 29 points (76/100 vs 47/100).
What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 3 and the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Nubia Red Magic 3 has a MobileRank rating of 47/100, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 — 76/100.
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 3 or the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads on performance (99/100 vs 54/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 3 over the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.