Nubia Red Magic 3s vs Vivo iQOO Neo 12
The Nubia Red Magic 3s (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 859,084); the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 has NFC for contactless payments, the Nubia Red Magic 3s doesn't; the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is thinner (8.5mm vs 9.7mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 3s
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
What makes Nubia Red Magic 3s better?
- Lighter: 215g vs 225g
- Overall rating 47/100
What makes Vivo iQOO Neo 12 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4647154 vs 859084
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1031
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 2864
- Bigger battery: 9000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 55/100)
- Better camera (35/100 vs 31/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 67/100)
- Better portability (38/100 vs 34/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 3s 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 55/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads (80/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 3s (99/100 vs 55/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 3s (99/100 vs 67/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 and the Nubia Red Magic 3s are nearly equal (35/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 3s (80/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 and the Nubia Red Magic 3s are nearly equal (38/100 vs 34/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 3s | Vivo iQOO Neo 12 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 855+ | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 859084 | 4647154 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1031 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2864 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 1440x3200 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 185 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 9000 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 100W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 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 3s
- 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 3s
- 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 3s
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- 9000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Red Magic 3s and Vivo iQOO Neo 12, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads Nubia Red Magic 3s by 81.5% 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 3s (99/100 vs 55/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 3s (99/100 vs 67/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 and the Nubia Red Magic 3s are nearly equal (35/100 vs 31/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 3s (80/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 and the Nubia Red Magic 3s are nearly equal (38/100 vs 34/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 3s or the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 3s by 29 points (76/100 vs 47/100).
What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 3s and the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Nubia Red Magic 3s has a MobileRank rating of 47/100, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 — 76/100.
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 3s or the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads on performance (99/100 vs 55/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 3s 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.