Motorola Edge 70 vs Nubia Red Magic 11 Air

The Motorola Edge 70 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 4, while the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; estimated prices are $399 and $499. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads — 63/100 vs 48/100 (a 15-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 4800); the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is faster in AnTuTu (3,448,524 vs 1,426,596); the Motorola Edge 70 is noticeably lighter (159g vs 215g).

The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is noticeably better than the Motorola Edge 70 — the overall rating gap is 15 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Edge 70
Performance 15
Display 100
Camera 58
Battery 46
Design 100
Value for money 82
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
Performance 74
Display 100
Camera 31
Battery 65
Design 31
Value for money 75
What makes Motorola Edge 70 better?
  • Lighter: 159g vs 215g
  • Cheaper: $399 vs $499

  • Better camera (58/100 vs 31/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (100/100 vs 31/100)
  • Better value for money (82/100 vs 75/100)
What makes Nubia Red Magic 11 Air better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3448524 vs 1426596
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3050 vs 1270
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9300 vs 4106
  • Bigger battery: 7000 vs 4800 mAh
  • Faster charging: 80W vs 68W
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz

  • Higher performance (74/100 vs 15/100)
  • Longer battery life (65/100 vs 46/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Motorola Edge 70 vs the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air scores 15 points higher (63/100 vs 48/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads (74/100 vs 15/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 70 leads (58/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads (65/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air significantly outperforms the Motorola Edge 70 (74/100 vs 15/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 70 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (58/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air notably outperforms the Motorola Edge 70 (65/100 vs 46/100). In the "design" category, the Motorola Edge 70 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (100/100 vs 31/100). In the "value for money" category, the Motorola Edge 70 is a bit better (82/100 vs 75/100).

Motorola Edge 70: The Motorola Edge 70 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air: The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is a better fit for active users, budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Motorola Edge 70 Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
AnTuTu 1426596 3448524
Geekbench Single 1270 3050
Geekbench Multi 4106 9300
Display 6.7" AMOLED 6.8" AMOLED
Resolution 2712x1220 2688x1216
Refresh rate 120 Hz 144 Hz
Battery 4800 mAh 7000 mAh
Charging 68W 80W
Wireless charging 15W 0W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 8 MP
Front camera 50 MP 16 MP
RAM 8GB / 12GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB 256GB / 512GB
OS Android 15 Android 16
Brightness (peak) 4500 nits 1800 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68 IP54
Dimensions 159.9×74.0×6.0 mm 163.8×76.5×8.0 mm
Weight 159 g 215 g
Price $399 $499
Camera comparison
Motorola Edge 70
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Front: 50MP
58
camera
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
  • Main: 50MP f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
31
camera
Display comparison
Motorola Edge 70
  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2712x1220
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2688x1216
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Motorola Edge 70
  • 4800 mAh
  • Wired: 68W
  • Wireless: 15W
46
battery
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
  • 7000 mAh
  • Wired: 80W
  • No wireless charging
65
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Motorola Edge 70 and Nubia Red Magic 11 Air, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Motorola Edge 70 Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 4
48/100
1426596 AnTuTu
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
63/100 +58.6%
3448524 AnTuTu

Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads Motorola Edge 70 by 58.6% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Motorola Edge 70
$399
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
$499

Price difference: $100. Motorola Edge 70 is cheaper by $100.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air significantly outperforms the Motorola Edge 70 (74/100 vs 15/100).

display

In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.

camera

In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 70 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (58/100 vs 31/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air notably outperforms the Motorola Edge 70 (65/100 vs 46/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Motorola Edge 70 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (100/100 vs 31/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Motorola Edge 70 is a bit better (82/100 vs 75/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Edge 70 or the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air?

The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is noticeably better than the Motorola Edge 70 — the overall rating gap is 15 points.

What is the rating of the Motorola Edge 70 and the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air?

The Motorola Edge 70 has a MobileRank rating of 48/100, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air — 63/100.

Which has the better camera: the Motorola Edge 70 or the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air?

The Motorola Edge 70 leads on camera score (58/100 vs 31/100).

Which is more powerful: the Motorola Edge 70 or the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air?

The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads on performance (74/100 vs 15/100).

Should you choose the Motorola Edge 70 over the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air?

The Motorola Edge 70 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is a better fit for active users, budget-conscious buyers.