Motorola Edge 50 vs Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
The Motorola Edge 50 (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 1 AE, 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 59/100 (a 22-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro has the bigger battery (8400 mAh vs 5000); the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (4,701,314 vs 912,649); the Motorola Edge 50 is noticeably lighter (180g vs 223g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Edge 50
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
What makes Motorola Edge 50 better?
- Lighter: 180g vs 223g
- Better portability (73/100 vs 39/100)
What makes Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4701314 vs 912649
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 1110
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 3067
- Bigger battery: 8400 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 68W
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 120Hz
- Faster wireless charging: 80W vs 15W
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 57/100)
- Better camera (52/100 vs 46/100)
- Longer battery life (88/100 vs 61/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 83/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Motorola Edge 50 vs the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro scores 22 points higher (81/100 vs 59/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads (100/100 vs 57/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads (88/100 vs 61/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Motorola Edge 50 (100/100 vs 57/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro is a bit better (93/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro is a bit better (52/100 vs 46/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro notably outperforms the Motorola Edge 50 (88/100 vs 61/100). In the "portability" category, the Motorola Edge 50 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro (73/100 vs 39/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Motorola Edge 50 | Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 1 AE | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 912649 | 4701314 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1110 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3067 | 12873 | |
| Display | 6.7" P-OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1220x2712 | 1216x2688 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 185 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 8400 mAh | |
| Charging | 68W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 10 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 14, up to 5 major Android upgrades | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1600 nits | 5000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 160.8×72.4×7.8 mm | 163.0×76.0×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 180 g | 223 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Motorola Edge 50
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 32MP
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Motorola Edge 50
- 6.7" P-OLED
- Resolution: 1220x2712
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2688
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Battery and charging
Motorola Edge 50
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 68W
- Wireless: 15W
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 80W
Overall performance score
We compared Motorola Edge 50 and Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads Motorola Edge 50 by 80.6% 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 50 (100/100 vs 57/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro is a bit better (93/100 vs 83/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro is a bit better (52/100 vs 46/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro notably outperforms the Motorola Edge 50 (88/100 vs 61/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Motorola Edge 50 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro (73/100 vs 39/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Edge 50 or the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Motorola Edge 50 by 22 points (81/100 vs 59/100).
What is the rating of the Motorola Edge 50 and the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro?
The Motorola Edge 50 has a MobileRank rating of 59/100, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro — 81/100.
Which has the better camera: the Motorola Edge 50 or the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads on camera score (52/100 vs 46/100).
Which is more powerful: the Motorola Edge 50 or the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads on performance (100/100 vs 57/100).
Should you choose the Motorola Edge 50 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.