Nubia Red Magic 6 vs Vivo iQOO Neo 12
The Nubia Red Magic 6 (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888, 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 58/100 (a 18-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 has the bigger battery (9000 mAh vs 5050); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is faster in AnTuTu (4,647,154 vs 1,135,878); the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is thinner (8.5mm vs 9.7mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 6
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
What makes Nubia Red Magic 6 better?
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 220g vs 225g
- Better camera (41/100 vs 35/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO Neo 12 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4647154 vs 1135878
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1500
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 3537
- Bigger battery: 9000 vs 5050 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 66W
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 165Hz
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 64/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 54/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 89/100)
- Better portability (38/100 vs 32/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 6 vs the Vivo iQOO Neo 12, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 scores 18 points higher (76/100 vs 58/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads (99/100 vs 64/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads (80/100 vs 54/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 6 (99/100 vs 64/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is a bit better (99/100 vs 89/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 6 is a bit better (41/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 6 (80/100 vs 54/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is a bit better (38/100 vs 32/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 6 | Vivo iQOO Neo 12 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1135878 | 4647154 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1500 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3537 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 1440x3200 | |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz | 185 Hz | |
| Battery | 5050 mAh | 9000 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 100W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 11 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 630 nits | 2200 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 169.9×77.2×9.7 mm | 163.4×75.9×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | 220 g | 225 g | |
| Launch price | $500 | — |
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 6
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 8MP
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Nubia Red Magic 6
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3200
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Battery and charging
Nubia Red Magic 6
- 5050 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- 9000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Red Magic 6 and Vivo iQOO Neo 12, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads Nubia Red Magic 6 by 75.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Vivo iQOO Neo 12
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 6 (99/100 vs 64/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is a bit better (99/100 vs 89/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 6 is a bit better (41/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 6 (80/100 vs 54/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is a bit better (38/100 vs 32/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 6 or the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is noticeably better than the Nubia Red Magic 6 — the overall rating gap is 18 points.
What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 6 and the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Nubia Red Magic 6 has a MobileRank rating of 58/100, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 — 76/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 6 or the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Nubia Red Magic 6 leads on camera score (41/100 vs 35/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 6 or the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads on performance (99/100 vs 64/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 6 over the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Nubia Red Magic 6 is a better fit for active users. The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.