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 69/100 (a 11-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (2,500,131 vs 2,366,913).

The Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ is noticeably better than the Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro — the overall rating gap is 11 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Edge 70 Pro+
Performance 78
Display 93
Camera 81
Battery 76
Portability
Value for money 74
Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro
Performance 83
Display 80
Camera 52
Battery 66
Portability 32
Value for money 50
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: 2500131 vs 2366913
  • Better Geekbench Single: 2205 vs 1553
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 7192 vs 6403

  • Higher performance (83/100 vs 78/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ vs the Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro, the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ scores 11 points higher (80/100 vs 69/100). 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+ — 74/100, Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro — 50/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro is a bit better (83/100 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).

Motorola Edge 70 Pro+: The Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.
Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro: The Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users.
Specs comparison
Specification Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Extreme Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3
AnTuTu 2366913 2500131
Geekbench Single 1553 2205
Geekbench Multi 6403 7192
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/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 50MP
81
camera
Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro
  • Main: 50MP f/1.88
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Front: 16MP
52
camera
Display comparison
Motorola Edge 70 Pro+
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2712x1220
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
93
display
Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2480x1116
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
80
display
Battery and charging
Motorola Edge 70 Pro+
  • 6500 mAh
  • Wired: 90W
  • Wireless: 15W
76
battery
Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro
  • 6500 mAh
  • Wired: 80W
  • No wireless charging
66
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ and Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Extreme
80/100
2366913 AnTuTu
Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3
69/100 +5.3%
2500131 AnTuTu

Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro leads Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ by 5.3% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Motorola Edge 70 Pro+
$590
Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro
$649

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 is a bit better (83/100 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 11 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 — 69/100.

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).

Which is more powerful: the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ or the Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro?

The Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro leads on performance (83/100 vs 78/100).

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. The Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users.