Motorola Edge 40 Neo vs Nubia Red Magic 10 Air
The Motorola Edge 40 Neo (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7030, while the Nubia Red Magic 10 Air (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3; estimated prices are $316 and $729. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Air leads — 55/100 vs 38/100 (a 17-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 10 Air has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5000); the Motorola Edge 40 Neo is noticeably lighter (170g vs 205g).
Motorola Edge 40 Neo
Nubia Red Magic 10 Air
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 170g vs 205g
- Cheaper: $316 vs $729
- Better design/ergonomics (87/100 vs 43/100)
- Better value for money (88/100 vs 60/100)
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 68W
- Higher performance (46/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (47/100 vs 44/100)
- Longer battery life (60/100 vs 48/100)
Comparing the Motorola Edge 40 Neo vs the Nubia Red Magic 10 Air, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Air scores 17 points higher (55/100 vs 38/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Air leads (46/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Air leads (60/100 vs 48/100). In the "value for money" category, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo leads (88/100 vs 60/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Air significantly outperforms the Motorola Edge 40 Neo (46/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Air and the Motorola Edge 40 Neo are nearly equal (47/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Air is a bit better (60/100 vs 48/100). In the "design" category, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 10 Air (87/100 vs 43/100). In the "value for money" category, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 10 Air (88/100 vs 60/100).
| Specification | Motorola Edge 40 Neo | Nubia Red Magic 10 Air | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 7030 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 2407888 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 2205 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 7192 | |
| Display | 6.5" P-OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1116x2480 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 68W | 80W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 103 | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 13, up to 2 major Android upgrades | Android 15, up to 3 major Android upgrades, Redmagic OS 10 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1300 nits | 1600 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 159.6×72.0×7.9 mm | 164.3×76.6×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 170 g | 205 g | |
| Price | $316 | $729 |
Motorola Edge 40 Neo
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 32MP
Nubia Red Magic 10 Air
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Motorola Edge 40 Neo
- 6.5" P-OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Nubia Red Magic 10 Air
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1116x2480
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Motorola Edge 40 Neo
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 68W
- No wireless charging
Nubia Red Magic 10 Air
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Price difference: $413. Motorola Edge 40 Neo is cheaper by $413.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Air significantly outperforms the Motorola Edge 40 Neo (46/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Air and the Motorola Edge 40 Neo are nearly equal (47/100 vs 44/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Air is a bit better (60/100 vs 48/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 10 Air (87/100 vs 43/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 10 Air (88/100 vs 60/100).
Which is better: the Motorola Edge 40 Neo or the Nubia Red Magic 10 Air?
The Nubia Red Magic 10 Air is noticeably better than the Motorola Edge 40 Neo — the overall rating gap is 17 points.
What is the rating of the Motorola Edge 40 Neo and the Nubia Red Magic 10 Air?
The Motorola Edge 40 Neo has a MobileRank rating of 38/100, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Air — 55/100.
Which is more powerful: the Motorola Edge 40 Neo or the Nubia Red Magic 10 Air?
The Nubia Red Magic 10 Air leads on performance (46/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Motorola Edge 40 Neo over the Nubia Red Magic 10 Air?
The Motorola Edge 40 Neo is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Nubia Red Magic 10 Air is a better fit for everyday use.