Nubia Red Magic 7S vs Vivo iQOO Neo 12
The Nubia Red Magic 7S (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1, 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 61/100 (a 15-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 has the bigger battery (9000 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is faster in AnTuTu (4,647,154 vs 1,420,808); the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is thinner (8.5mm vs 9.5mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 7S
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
What makes Nubia Red Magic 7S better?
- Faster charging: 120W vs 100W
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 215g vs 225g
- Better camera (41/100 vs 35/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO Neo 12 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4647154 vs 1420808
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1761
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 4688
- Bigger battery: 9000 vs 4500 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 165Hz
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 71/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 54/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 89/100)
- Better portability (38/100 vs 34/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 7S vs the Vivo iQOO Neo 12, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 scores 15 points higher (76/100 vs 61/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads (99/100 vs 71/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads (80/100 vs 54/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 7S (99/100 vs 71/100). 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 7S is a bit better (41/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 7S (80/100 vs 54/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 and the Nubia Red Magic 7S are nearly equal (38/100 vs 34/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 7S | Vivo iQOO Neo 12 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1420808 | 4647154 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1761 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4688 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1440x3200 | |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz | 185 Hz | |
| Battery | 4500 mAh | 9000 mAh | |
| Charging | 120W | 100W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 12, Redmagic 5.5 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 700 nits | 2200 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 170.6×78.3×9.5 mm | 163.4×75.9×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | 215 g | 225 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 7S
- 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 7S
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3200
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Battery and charging
Nubia Red Magic 7S
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- 9000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Red Magic 7S and Vivo iQOO Neo 12, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads Nubia Red Magic 7S by 69.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 7S (99/100 vs 71/100).
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 7S 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 7S (80/100 vs 54/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 and the Nubia Red Magic 7S are nearly equal (38/100 vs 34/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 7S or the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is noticeably better than the Nubia Red Magic 7S — the overall rating gap is 15 points.
What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 7S and the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Nubia Red Magic 7S has a MobileRank rating of 61/100, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 — 76/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 7S or the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Nubia Red Magic 7S leads on camera score (41/100 vs 35/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 7S or the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads on performance (99/100 vs 71/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 7S over the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Nubia Red Magic 7S 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.