Motorola Edge 2023 vs Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
The Motorola Edge 2023 (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7030, while the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads — 81/100 vs 56/100 (a 25-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro has the bigger battery (8400 mAh vs 4400); the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (4,701,314 vs 765,130); the Motorola Edge 2023 is noticeably lighter (168g vs 223g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Edge 2023
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
What makes Motorola Edge 2023 better?
- Lighter: 168g vs 223g
- Better portability (83/100 vs 39/100)
What makes Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4701314 vs 765130
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 1043
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 2472
- Bigger battery: 8400 vs 4400 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 68W
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 144Hz
- Faster wireless charging: 80W vs 15W
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 52/100)
- Better camera (52/100 vs 42/100)
- Longer battery life (88/100 vs 48/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 90/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Motorola Edge 2023 vs the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro scores 25 points higher (81/100 vs 56/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads (100/100 vs 52/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads (52/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads (88/100 vs 48/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Motorola Edge 2023 (100/100 vs 52/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro and the Motorola Edge 2023 are nearly equal (93/100 vs 90/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro is a bit better (52/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Motorola Edge 2023 (88/100 vs 48/100). In the "portability" category, the Motorola Edge 2023 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro (83/100 vs 39/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Motorola Edge 2023 | Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 7030 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 765130 | 4701314 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1043 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2472 | 12873 | |
| Display | 6.6" P-OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1216x2688 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 185 Hz | |
| Battery | 4400 mAh | 8400 mAh | |
| Charging | 68W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 13 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1200 nits | 5000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 158.4×72.0×7.6 mm | 163.0×76.0×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 168 g | 223 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Motorola Edge 2023
- Main: 50MP
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 32MP
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Motorola Edge 2023
- 6.6" P-OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2688
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Battery and charging
Motorola Edge 2023
- 4400 mAh
- Wired: 68W
- Wireless: 15W
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 80W
Overall performance score
We compared Motorola Edge 2023 and Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads Motorola Edge 2023 by 83.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Motorola Edge 2023 (100/100 vs 52/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro and the Motorola Edge 2023 are nearly equal (93/100 vs 90/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro is a bit better (52/100 vs 42/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Motorola Edge 2023 (88/100 vs 48/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Motorola Edge 2023 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro (83/100 vs 39/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Edge 2023 or the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Motorola Edge 2023 by 25 points (81/100 vs 56/100).
What is the rating of the Motorola Edge 2023 and the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro?
The Motorola Edge 2023 has a MobileRank rating of 56/100, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro — 81/100.
Which has the better camera: the Motorola Edge 2023 or the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads on camera score (52/100 vs 42/100).
Which is more powerful: the Motorola Edge 2023 or the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads on performance (100/100 vs 52/100).
Should you choose the Motorola Edge 2023 over the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.