Motorola Edge 40 vs Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+
The Motorola Edge 40 (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8020, 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 — 83/100 vs 58/100 (a 25-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ has the bigger battery (8400 mAh vs 4400); the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ is faster in AnTuTu (5,195,978 vs 981,459); the Motorola Edge 40 is noticeably lighter (167g vs 223g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Edge 40
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+
What makes Motorola Edge 40 better?
- Lighter: 167g vs 223g
- Better portability (83/100 vs 39/100)
What makes Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5195978 vs 981459
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 1120
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 3665
- Bigger battery: 8400 vs 4400 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 68W
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 144Hz
- Faster wireless charging: 80W vs 15W
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 59/100)
- Better camera (52/100 vs 42/100)
- Longer battery life (97/100 vs 48/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 90/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Motorola Edge 40 vs the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ scores 25 points higher (83/100 vs 58/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ leads (100/100 vs 59/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ leads (52/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ leads (97/100 vs 48/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ significantly outperforms the Motorola Edge 40 (100/100 vs 59/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ and the Motorola Edge 40 are nearly equal (93/100 vs 90/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ is a bit better (52/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ significantly outperforms the Motorola Edge 40 (97/100 vs 48/100). In the "portability" category, the Motorola Edge 40 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ (83/100 vs 39/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Motorola Edge 40 | Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 8020 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 981459 | 5195978 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1120 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3665 | 12873 | |
| Display | 6.5" P-OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1216x2688 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 185 Hz | |
| Battery | 4400 mAh | 8400 mAh | |
| Charging | 68W | 120W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 13, up to 2 major Android upgrades | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1200 nits | 5000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 158.4×72.0×7.6 mm | 163.0×76.0×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 167 g | 223 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Motorola Edge 40
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 32MP
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Motorola Edge 40
- 6.5" P-OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2688
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Battery and charging
Motorola Edge 40
- 4400 mAh
- Wired: 68W
- Wireless: 15W
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 80W
Overall performance score
We compared Motorola Edge 40 and Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ leads Motorola Edge 40 by 81.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ significantly outperforms the Motorola Edge 40 (100/100 vs 59/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ and the Motorola Edge 40 are nearly equal (93/100 vs 90/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ is a bit better (52/100 vs 42/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ significantly outperforms the Motorola Edge 40 (97/100 vs 48/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Motorola Edge 40 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ (83/100 vs 39/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Edge 40 or the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ significantly outperforms the Motorola Edge 40 by 25 points (83/100 vs 58/100).
What is the rating of the Motorola Edge 40 and the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+?
The Motorola Edge 40 has a MobileRank rating of 58/100, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ — 83/100.
Which has the better camera: the Motorola Edge 40 or the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ leads on camera score (52/100 vs 42/100).
Which is more powerful: the Motorola Edge 40 or the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ leads on performance (100/100 vs 59/100).
Should you choose the Motorola Edge 40 over the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.