Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro vs Vivo iQOO Neo 12
The Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, 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 69/100 (a 7-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 has the bigger battery (9000 mAh vs 6500); the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is faster in AnTuTu (4,647,154 vs 2,554,897).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
What makes Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro better?
- Better camera (52/100 vs 35/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO Neo 12 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4647154 vs 2554897
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 2203
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 6511
- Bigger battery: 9000 vs 6500 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 80W
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 225g vs 229g
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 83/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 66/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 80/100)
- Better portability (38/100 vs 32/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro vs the Vivo iQOO Neo 12, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 scores 7 points higher (76/100 vs 69/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads (99/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro leads (52/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads (80/100 vs 66/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro (99/100 vs 83/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro (99/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (52/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is a bit better (80/100 vs 66/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is a bit better (38/100 vs 32/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro | Vivo iQOO Neo 12 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 2554897 | 4647154 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2203 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6511 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1116x2480 | 1440x3200 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 185 Hz | |
| Battery | 6500 mAh | 9000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 100W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 14, Redmagic OS 9.5 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1600 nits | 2200 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 164.0×76.4×8.9 mm | 163.4×75.9×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | 229 g | 225 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro
- Main: 50MP
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Nubia Red Magic 9S 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 9S Pro
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- 9000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro and Vivo iQOO Neo 12, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro by 45.0% 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 9S Pro (99/100 vs 83/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro (99/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (52/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is a bit better (80/100 vs 66/100).
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 9S Pro or the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 edges out the Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro by just 7 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro and the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro has a MobileRank rating of 69/100, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 — 76/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro or the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro leads on camera score (52/100 vs 35/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro or the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads on performance (99/100 vs 83/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro over the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.