Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro+ vs Vivo iQOO Neo 12
The Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro+ (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, 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 62/100 (a 14-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 has the bigger battery (9000 mAh vs 5000); the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is faster in AnTuTu (4,647,154 vs 1,757,044).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro+
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
What makes Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro+ better?
- Faster charging: 165W vs 100W
- Overall rating 62/100
What makes Vivo iQOO Neo 12 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4647154 vs 1757044
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 2004
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 5311
- Bigger battery: 9000 vs 5000 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 225g vs 230g
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 76/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 64/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 80/100)
- Better portability (38/100 vs 31/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro+ vs the Vivo iQOO Neo 12, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 scores 14 points higher (76/100 vs 62/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads (99/100 vs 76/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads (80/100 vs 64/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro+ (99/100 vs 76/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro+ (99/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 35/100. In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro+ (80/100 vs 64/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is a bit better (38/100 vs 31/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro+ | Vivo iQOO Neo 12 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1757044 | 4647154 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2004 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 5311 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1116x2480 | 1440x3200 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 185 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 9000 mAh | |
| Charging | 165W | 100W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 16GB / 24GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 13, Redmagic OS 8 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1300 nits | 2200 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 164.0×76.4×8.9 mm | 163.4×75.9×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | 230 g | 225 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro+
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro+
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1116x2480
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3200
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Battery and charging
Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro+
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 165W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- 9000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro+ and Vivo iQOO Neo 12, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro+ by 62.2% 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 8S Pro+ (99/100 vs 76/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro+ (99/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 35/100.
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro+ (80/100 vs 64/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is a bit better (38/100 vs 31/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro+ or the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is noticeably better than the Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro+ — the overall rating gap is 14 points.
What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro+ and the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro+ has a MobileRank rating of 62/100, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 — 76/100.
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro+ or the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads on performance (99/100 vs 76/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro+ over the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro+ 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.