Motorola Edge 70 Pro vs Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
The Motorola Edge 70 Pro (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Extreme, while the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $460 and $499. Both devices score the same overall rating of 73/100. Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 6500); the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is faster in AnTuTu (3,265,219 vs 2,186,261); the Motorola Edge 70 Pro is noticeably lighter (183g vs 215g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Edge 70 Pro
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
What makes Motorola Edge 70 Pro better?
- Lighter: 183g vs 215g
- Cheaper at launch: $460 vs $499
- Better camera (60/100 vs 35/100)
- Better portability (80/100 vs 50/100)
What makes Nubia Red Magic 11 Air better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3265219 vs 2186261
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 1555
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 6405
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 6500 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 90W
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 77/100)
- Longer battery life (76/100 vs 68/100)
Comparison verdict
The Motorola Edge 70 Pro and the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air received the same MobileRank rating — 73/100. In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads (92/100 vs 77/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Pro leads (60/100 vs 35/100). Value score: Motorola Edge 70 Pro — 70/100, Nubia Red Magic 11 Air — 68/100; 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 11 Air notably outperforms the Motorola Edge 70 Pro (92/100 vs 77/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 93/100. In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Pro notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (60/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is a bit better (76/100 vs 68/100). In the "portability" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Pro significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (80/100 vs 50/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Motorola Edge 70 Pro | Nubia Red Magic 11 Air | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Extreme | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 2186261 | 3265219 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1555 | 3013 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6405 | 9287 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2712x1220 | 2688x1216 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 6500 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 120W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 5200 nits | 1800 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 162.7×75.6×7.0 mm | 163.8×76.5×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 183 g | 215 g | |
| Launch price | $460 | $499 |
Camera comparison
Motorola Edge 70 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Motorola Edge 70 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2712x1220
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2688x1216
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Motorola Edge 70 Pro
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- No wireless charging
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Motorola Edge 70 Pro and Nubia Red Magic 11 Air, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads Motorola Edge 70 Pro by 33.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $39. Motorola Edge 70 Pro was $39 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air notably outperforms the Motorola Edge 70 Pro (92/100 vs 77/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 93/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Pro notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (60/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is a bit better (76/100 vs 68/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Pro significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (80/100 vs 50/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Edge 70 Pro or the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air?
Both devices scored 73/100. The choice depends on your priorities: if performance matters more — go with the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (92/100 vs 77/100).
What is the rating of the Motorola Edge 70 Pro and the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air?
The Motorola Edge 70 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 73/100, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air — 73/100.
Which has the better camera: the Motorola Edge 70 Pro or the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air?
The Motorola Edge 70 Pro leads on camera score (60/100 vs 35/100).
Which is more powerful: the Motorola Edge 70 Pro or the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads on performance (92/100 vs 77/100).
Should you choose the Motorola Edge 70 Pro over the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air?
The Motorola Edge 70 Pro is a better fit for active users. The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.