Motorola Edge 40 Neo vs Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
The Motorola Edge 40 Neo (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 57/100 (a 24-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro has the bigger battery (8400 mAh vs 5000); the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (4,701,314 vs 765,130); the Motorola Edge 40 Neo is noticeably lighter (170g vs 223g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Edge 40 Neo
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
What makes Motorola Edge 40 Neo better?
- Lighter: 170g vs 223g
- Better portability (78/100 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 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 68W
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 144Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 52/100)
- Better camera (52/100 vs 44/100)
- Longer battery life (88/100 vs 53/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 90/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Motorola Edge 40 Neo vs the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro scores 24 points higher (81/100 vs 57/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads (100/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads (88/100 vs 53/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Motorola Edge 40 Neo (100/100 vs 52/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro and the Motorola Edge 40 Neo 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 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Motorola Edge 40 Neo (88/100 vs 53/100). In the "portability" category, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro (78/100 vs 39/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Motorola Edge 40 Neo | 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 | 6.5" P-OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1216x2688 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 185 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 8400 mAh | |
| Charging | 68W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 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 / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 13, up to 2 major Android upgrades | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1300 nits | 5000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 159.6×72.0×7.9 mm | 163.0×76.0×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 170 g | 223 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Motorola Edge 40 Neo
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 32MP
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Motorola Edge 40 Neo
- 6.5" 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 40 Neo
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 68W
- No wireless charging
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 80W
Overall performance score
We compared Motorola Edge 40 Neo and Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads Motorola Edge 40 Neo 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 40 Neo (100/100 vs 52/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro and the Motorola Edge 40 Neo 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 44/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Motorola Edge 40 Neo (88/100 vs 53/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro (78/100 vs 39/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Edge 40 Neo or the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Motorola Edge 40 Neo by 24 points (81/100 vs 57/100).
What is the rating of the Motorola Edge 40 Neo and the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro?
The Motorola Edge 40 Neo has a MobileRank rating of 57/100, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro — 81/100.
Which has the better camera: the Motorola Edge 40 Neo or the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads on camera score (52/100 vs 44/100).
Which is more powerful: the Motorola Edge 40 Neo 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 40 Neo 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.