Motorola Edge X30 vs Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
The Motorola Edge X30 (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1, 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 66/100 (a 15-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 1,294,871); the Motorola Edge X30 is noticeably lighter (194g vs 223g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Edge X30
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
What makes Motorola Edge X30 better?
- Lighter: 194g vs 223g
- Better camera (60/100 vs 52/100)
- Better portability (57/100 vs 39/100)
What makes Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4701314 vs 1294871
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 1662
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 4188
- Bigger battery: 8400 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 68W
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 144Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 68/100)
- Longer battery life (88/100 vs 53/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 89/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Motorola Edge X30 vs the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro scores 15 points higher (81/100 vs 66/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads (100/100 vs 68/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads (88/100 vs 53/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Motorola Edge X30 (100/100 vs 68/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro and the Motorola Edge X30 are nearly equal (93/100 vs 89/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge X30 is a bit better (60/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Motorola Edge X30 (88/100 vs 53/100). In the "portability" category, the Motorola Edge X30 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro (57/100 vs 39/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Motorola Edge X30 | Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 1294871 | 4701314 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1662 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4188 | 12873 | |
| Display | 6.7" OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1216x2688 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 185 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 8400 mAh | |
| Charging | 68W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 60 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 12, MYUI 3.0 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 700 nits | 5000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 163.6×75.6×8.5 mm | 163.0×76.0×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 194 g | 223 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Motorola Edge X30
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 60MP
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Motorola Edge X30
- 6.7" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2688
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Battery and charging
Motorola Edge X30
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 68W
- No wireless charging
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 80W
Overall performance score
We compared Motorola Edge X30 and Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads Motorola Edge X30 by 72.5% 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 X30 (100/100 vs 68/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro and the Motorola Edge X30 are nearly equal (93/100 vs 89/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge X30 is a bit better (60/100 vs 52/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Motorola Edge X30 (88/100 vs 53/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Motorola Edge X30 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro (57/100 vs 39/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Edge X30 or the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro is noticeably better than the Motorola Edge X30 — the overall rating gap is 15 points.
What is the rating of the Motorola Edge X30 and the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro?
The Motorola Edge X30 has a MobileRank rating of 66/100, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro — 81/100.
Which has the better camera: the Motorola Edge X30 or the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro?
The Motorola Edge X30 leads on camera score (60/100 vs 52/100).
Which is more powerful: the Motorola Edge X30 or the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads on performance (100/100 vs 68/100).
Should you choose the Motorola Edge X30 over the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro?
The Motorola Edge X30 is a better fit for active users. The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.