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).

The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air significantly outperforms the Motorola Edge 40 by 25 points (63/100 vs 38/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Edge 40
Performance 6
Display 100
Camera 39
Battery 36
Design 91
Value for money 83
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
Performance 74
Display 100
Camera 31
Battery 65
Design 31
Value for money 75
What makes Motorola Edge 40 better?
  • 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)
What makes Nubia Red Magic 11 Air better?
  • 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)
Comparison verdict

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).

Motorola Edge 40: The Motorola Edge 40 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air: The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is a better fit for active users, budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
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
Camera comparison
Motorola Edge 40
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.4
  • Ultrawide: 13MP
  • Front: 32MP
39
camera
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
  • Main: 50MP f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
31
camera
Display comparison
Motorola Edge 40
  • 6.5" P-OLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
100
display
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2688x1216
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Motorola Edge 40
  • 4400 mAh
  • Wired: 68W
  • Wireless: 15W
36
battery
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
  • 7000 mAh
  • Wired: 80W
  • No wireless charging
65
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Motorola Edge 40 and Nubia Red Magic 11 Air, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Motorola Edge 40 MediaTek Dimensity 8020
38/100
979624 AnTuTu
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
63/100 +71.6%
3448524 AnTuTu

Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads Motorola Edge 40 by 71.6% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Motorola Edge 40
$389
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
$499

Price difference: $110. Motorola Edge 40 is cheaper by $110.

Detailed category analysis
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).

Frequently asked questions
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.