Motorola Edge 40 Neo vs Nubia Red Magic 7
The Motorola Edge 40 Neo (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7030, while the Nubia Red Magic 7 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 7 leads — 58/100 vs 57/100 (a 1-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola Edge 40 Neo has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Nubia Red Magic 7 is faster in AnTuTu (1,384,444 vs 765,130); the Motorola Edge 40 Neo is noticeably lighter (170g vs 215g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Edge 40 Neo
Nubia Red Magic 7
What makes Motorola Edge 40 Neo better?
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 68W vs 65W
- Lighter: 170g vs 215g
- Better camera (44/100 vs 41/100)
- Longer battery life (53/100 vs 42/100)
- Better display (90/100 vs 89/100)
- Better portability (78/100 vs 34/100)
What makes Nubia Red Magic 7 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1384444 vs 765130
- Better Geekbench Single: 1662 vs 1043
- Better Geekbench Multi: 4188 vs 2472
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 144Hz
- Higher performance (69/100 vs 52/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Motorola Edge 40 Neo vs the Nubia Red Magic 7, the Nubia Red Magic 7 scores 1 points higher (58/100 vs 57/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 7 leads (69/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo leads (53/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 7 notably outperforms the Motorola Edge 40 Neo (69/100 vs 52/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo and the Nubia Red Magic 7 are nearly equal (90/100 vs 89/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo and the Nubia Red Magic 7 are nearly equal (44/100 vs 41/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo is a bit better (53/100 vs 42/100). In the "portability" category, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 7 (78/100 vs 34/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Motorola Edge 40 Neo | Nubia Red Magic 7 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 7030 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | 765130 | 1384444 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1043 | 1662 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2472 | 4188 | |
| Display | 6.5" P-OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 2400x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 68W | 65W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 103 | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 8GB / 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 13, up to 2 major Android upgrades | Android 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1300 nits | 700 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 159.6×72.0×7.9 mm | 170.6×78.3×9.5 mm | |
| Weight | 170 g | 215 g | |
| Launch price | — | $600 |
Camera comparison
Motorola Edge 40 Neo
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 32MP
Nubia Red Magic 7
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Motorola Edge 40 Neo
- 6.5" P-OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Nubia Red Magic 7
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Battery and charging
Motorola Edge 40 Neo
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 68W
- No wireless charging
Nubia Red Magic 7
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Motorola Edge 40 Neo and Nubia Red Magic 7, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 7 leads Motorola Edge 40 Neo by 44.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Motorola Edge 40 Neo
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 7 notably outperforms the Motorola Edge 40 Neo (69/100 vs 52/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo and the Nubia Red Magic 7 are nearly equal (90/100 vs 89/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo and the Nubia Red Magic 7 are nearly equal (44/100 vs 41/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo is a bit better (53/100 vs 42/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 7 (78/100 vs 34/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Edge 40 Neo or the Nubia Red Magic 7?
The Nubia Red Magic 7 edges out the Motorola Edge 40 Neo by just 1 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Motorola Edge 40 Neo and the Nubia Red Magic 7?
The Motorola Edge 40 Neo has a MobileRank rating of 57/100, the Nubia Red Magic 7 — 58/100.
Which is more powerful: the Motorola Edge 40 Neo or the Nubia Red Magic 7?
The Nubia Red Magic 7 leads on performance (69/100 vs 52/100).
Should you choose the Motorola Edge 40 Neo over the Nubia Red Magic 7?
The Nubia Red Magic 7 is a better fit for active users.