Motorola Edge 40 Neo vs Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro

The Motorola Edge 40 Neo (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7030, while the Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2; estimated prices are $316 and $649. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro leads — 44/100 vs 38/100 (a 6-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5000); the Motorola Edge 40 Neo is noticeably lighter (170g vs 228g).

The Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro edges out the Motorola Edge 40 Neo by just 6 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Edge 40 Neo
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 44
Battery 48
Design 87
Value for money 88
Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro
Performance 29
Display 100
Camera 31
Battery 60
Design 15
Value for money 65
What makes Motorola Edge 40 Neo better?
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
  • Lighter: 170g vs 228g
  • Cheaper: $316 vs $649

  • Better camera (44/100 vs 31/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (87/100 vs 15/100)
  • Better value for money (88/100 vs 65/100)
What makes Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro better?
  • Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 80W vs 68W

  • Higher performance (29/100 vs 0/100)
  • Longer battery life (60/100 vs 48/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Motorola Edge 40 Neo vs the Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro, the Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro scores 6 points higher (44/100 vs 38/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro leads (29/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo leads (44/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro leads (60/100 vs 48/100). In the "value for money" category, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo leads (88/100 vs 65/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro notably outperforms the Motorola Edge 40 Neo (29/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo is a bit better (44/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro is a bit better (60/100 vs 48/100). In the "design" category, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro (87/100 vs 15/100). In the "value for money" category, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro (88/100 vs 65/100).

Motorola Edge 40 Neo: The Motorola Edge 40 Neo is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro: The Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Motorola Edge 40 Neo Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 7030 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2
AnTuTu 1720028
Geekbench Single 2004
Geekbench Multi 5311
Display 6.5" P-OLED 6.8" AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2400 2480x1116
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 8 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 13
Brightness (peak) 1300 nits 1300 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68
Dimensions 159.6×72.0×7.9 mm 164.0×76.4×8.9 mm
Weight 170 g 228 g
Price $316 $649
Camera comparison
Motorola Edge 40 Neo
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 13MP
  • Front: 32MP
44
camera
Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro
  • Main: 50MP f/1.88
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
31
camera
Display comparison
Motorola Edge 40 Neo
  • 6.5" P-OLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
100
display
Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2480x1116
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Motorola Edge 40 Neo
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 68W
  • No wireless charging
48
battery
Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro
  • 6000 mAh
  • Wired: 80W
  • No wireless charging
60
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Motorola Edge 40 Neo
$316
Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro
$649

Price difference: $333. Motorola Edge 40 Neo is cheaper by $333.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro notably outperforms the Motorola Edge 40 Neo (29/100 vs 0/100).

display

In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.

camera

In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo is a bit better (44/100 vs 31/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro 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 8S Pro (87/100 vs 15/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro (88/100 vs 65/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Edge 40 Neo or the Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro?

The Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro edges out the Motorola Edge 40 Neo by just 6 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 8S Pro?

The Motorola Edge 40 Neo has a MobileRank rating of 38/100, the Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro — 44/100.

Which has the better camera: the Motorola Edge 40 Neo or the Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro?

The Motorola Edge 40 Neo leads on camera score (44/100 vs 31/100).

Which is more powerful: the Motorola Edge 40 Neo or the Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro?

The Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro leads on performance (29/100 vs 0/100).

Should you choose the Motorola Edge 40 Neo over the Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro?

The Motorola Edge 40 Neo is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro is a better fit for everyday use.