Motorola Edge 40 Pro vs Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
The Motorola Edge 40 Pro (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, 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 71/100 (a 10-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro has the bigger battery (8400 mAh vs 4600); the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (4,701,314 vs 1,726,358); the Motorola Edge 40 Pro is noticeably lighter (199g vs 223g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Edge 40 Pro
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
What makes Motorola Edge 40 Pro better?
- Faster charging: 125W vs 80W
- Lighter: 199g vs 223g
- Better camera (65/100 vs 52/100)
- Better portability (53/100 vs 39/100)
What makes Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4701314 vs 1726358
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 2004
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 5311
- Bigger battery: 8400 vs 4600 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 165Hz
- Faster wireless charging: 80W vs 15W
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 75/100)
- Longer battery life (88/100 vs 64/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 89/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Motorola Edge 40 Pro vs the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro scores 10 points higher (81/100 vs 71/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads (100/100 vs 75/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 40 Pro leads (65/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads (88/100 vs 64/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro notably outperforms the Motorola Edge 40 Pro (100/100 vs 75/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro and the Motorola Edge 40 Pro are nearly equal (93/100 vs 89/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 40 Pro is a bit better (65/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro notably outperforms the Motorola Edge 40 Pro (88/100 vs 64/100). In the "portability" category, the Motorola Edge 40 Pro is a bit better (53/100 vs 39/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Motorola Edge 40 Pro | Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 1726358 | 4701314 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2004 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 5311 | 12873 | |
| Display | 6.7" OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1216x2688 | |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz | 185 Hz | |
| Battery | 4600 mAh | 8400 mAh | |
| Charging | 125W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 80W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 130 | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 60 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 13 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1300 nits | 5000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 161.2×74.0×8.6 mm | 163.0×76.0×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 199 g | 223 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Motorola Edge 40 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 60MP
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Motorola Edge 40 Pro
- 6.7" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2688
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Battery and charging
Motorola Edge 40 Pro
- 4600 mAh
- Wired: 125W
- Wireless: 15W
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 80W
Overall performance score
We compared Motorola Edge 40 Pro and Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads Motorola Edge 40 Pro by 63.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro notably outperforms the Motorola Edge 40 Pro (100/100 vs 75/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro and the Motorola Edge 40 Pro are nearly equal (93/100 vs 89/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 40 Pro is a bit better (65/100 vs 52/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro notably outperforms the Motorola Edge 40 Pro (88/100 vs 64/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Motorola Edge 40 Pro is a bit better (53/100 vs 39/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Edge 40 Pro or the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro is noticeably better than the Motorola Edge 40 Pro — the overall rating gap is 10 points.
What is the rating of the Motorola Edge 40 Pro and the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro?
The Motorola Edge 40 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 71/100, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro — 81/100.
Which has the better camera: the Motorola Edge 40 Pro or the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro?
The Motorola Edge 40 Pro leads on camera score (65/100 vs 52/100).
Which is more powerful: the Motorola Edge 40 Pro or the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads on performance (100/100 vs 75/100).
Should you choose the Motorola Edge 40 Pro over the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro?
The Motorola Edge 40 Pro is a better fit for active users. The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.