Motorola Edge 40 vs Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
The Motorola Edge 40 (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8020, while the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; estimated prices are $389 and $499. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads — 63/100 vs 38/100 (a 25-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 4400); the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is faster in AnTuTu (3,448,524 vs 979,624); the Motorola Edge 40 is noticeably lighter (167g vs 215g).
Motorola Edge 40
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
- Lighter: 167g vs 215g
- Cheaper: $389 vs $499
- Better camera (39/100 vs 31/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (91/100 vs 31/100)
- Better value for money (83/100 vs 75/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3448524 vs 979624
- Better Geekbench Single: 3050 vs 1120
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9300 vs 3665
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 4400 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 68W
- Higher performance (74/100 vs 6/100)
- Longer battery life (65/100 vs 36/100)
Comparing the Motorola Edge 40 vs the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air scores 25 points higher (63/100 vs 38/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads (74/100 vs 6/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads (65/100 vs 36/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air significantly outperforms the Motorola Edge 40 (74/100 vs 6/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 40 is a bit better (39/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air notably outperforms the Motorola Edge 40 (65/100 vs 36/100). In the "design" category, the Motorola Edge 40 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (91/100 vs 31/100). In the "value for money" category, the Motorola Edge 40 is a bit better (83/100 vs 75/100).
| Specification | Motorola Edge 40 | Nubia Red Magic 11 Air | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 8020 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 979624 | 3448524 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1120 | 3050 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3665 | 9300 | |
| Display | 6.5" P-OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 2688x1216 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 4400 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 68W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 13, up to 2 major Android upgrades | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1200 nits | 1800 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 158.4×72.0×7.6 mm | 163.8×76.5×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 167 g | 215 g | |
| Price | $389 | $499 |
Motorola Edge 40
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 32MP
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Motorola Edge 40
- 6.5" P-OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2688x1216
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Motorola Edge 40
- 4400 mAh
- Wired: 68W
- Wireless: 15W
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
We compared Motorola Edge 40 and Nubia Red Magic 11 Air, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads Motorola Edge 40 by 71.6% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $110. Motorola Edge 40 is cheaper by $110.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air significantly outperforms the Motorola Edge 40 (74/100 vs 6/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 40 is a bit better (39/100 vs 31/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air notably outperforms the Motorola Edge 40 (65/100 vs 36/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Motorola Edge 40 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (91/100 vs 31/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Motorola Edge 40 is a bit better (83/100 vs 75/100).
Which is better: the Motorola Edge 40 or the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air significantly outperforms the Motorola Edge 40 by 25 points (63/100 vs 38/100).
What is the rating of the Motorola Edge 40 and the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air?
The Motorola Edge 40 has a MobileRank rating of 38/100, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air — 63/100.
Which has the better camera: the Motorola Edge 40 or the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air?
The Motorola Edge 40 leads on camera score (39/100 vs 31/100).
Which is more powerful: the Motorola Edge 40 or the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads on performance (74/100 vs 6/100).
Should you choose the Motorola Edge 40 over the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air?
The Motorola Edge 40 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is a better fit for active users, budget-conscious buyers.