Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ vs Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro
The Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Extreme, while the Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3; launch prices were $590 and $649. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ leads — 80/100 vs 68/100 (a 12-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (2,409,744 vs 2,366,913).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Edge 70 Pro+
Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro
What makes Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ better?
- Faster charging: 90W vs 80W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Cheaper at launch: $590 vs $649
- Better camera (81/100 vs 52/100)
- Longer battery life (76/100 vs 66/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 80/100)
What makes Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2409744 vs 2366913
- Better Geekbench Single: 2203 vs 1555
- Better Geekbench Multi: 6511 vs 6405
- Higher performance (82/100 vs 78/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ vs the Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro, the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ scores 12 points higher (80/100 vs 68/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ leads (81/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ leads (76/100 vs 66/100). Value score: Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ — 76/100, Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro — 50/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro and the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ are nearly equal (82/100 vs 78/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ is a bit better (93/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro (81/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ is a bit better (76/100 vs 66/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ | Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Extreme | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | |
| AnTuTu | 2366913 | 2409744 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1555 | 2203 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6405 | 6511 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2712x1220 | 2480x1116 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6500 mAh | 6500 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1600 nits | |
| NFC | — | yes | |
| Dimensions | — | 164.0×76.4×8.9 mm | |
| Weight | — | 229 g | |
| Launch price | $590 | $649 |
Camera comparison
Motorola Edge 70 Pro+
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.88
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Motorola Edge 70 Pro+
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2712x1220
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2480x1116
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Motorola Edge 70 Pro+
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 15W
Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ and Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro leads Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ by 1.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $59. Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ was $59 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro and the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ are nearly equal (82/100 vs 78/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ is a bit better (93/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro (81/100 vs 52/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ is a bit better (76/100 vs 66/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ or the Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro?
The Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ is noticeably better than the Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro — the overall rating gap is 12 points.
What is the rating of the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ and the Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro?
The Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ has a MobileRank rating of 80/100, the Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro — 68/100.
Which has the better camera: the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ or the Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro?
The Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ leads on camera score (81/100 vs 52/100).
Should you choose the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ over the Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro?
The Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers. The Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users.