Motorola G96 vs Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro

The Motorola G96 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 2, while the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro leads — 80/100 vs 55/100 (a 25-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 5500); the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (4,013,168 vs 798,429); the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro has NFC for contactless payments, the Motorola G96 doesn't; the Motorola G96 is noticeably lighter (178g vs 230g).

The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro significantly outperforms the Motorola G96 by 25 points (80/100 vs 55/100).

Profile comparison

Category scores

Motorola G96

Performance 53
Display 89
Camera 40
Battery 51
Portability 73
Value for money —

Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro

Performance 98
Display 93
Camera 52
Battery 86
Portability 31
Value for money 74

What makes Motorola G96 better?

  • Lighter: 178g vs 230g

  • Better portability (73/100 vs 31/100)

What makes Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 4013168 vs 798429
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1015
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 2687
  • Bigger battery: 8000 vs 5500 mAh
  • Faster charging: 80W vs 30W

  • Higher performance (98/100 vs 53/100)
  • Better camera (52/100 vs 40/100)
  • Longer battery life (86/100 vs 51/100)
  • Better display (93/100 vs 89/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Motorola G96 vs the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro scores 25 points higher (80/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro leads (98/100 vs 53/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro leads (52/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro leads (86/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro significantly outperforms the Motorola G96 (98/100 vs 53/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro and the Motorola G96 are nearly equal (93/100 vs 89/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro is a bit better (52/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro significantly outperforms the Motorola G96 (86/100 vs 51/100). In the "portability" category, the Motorola G96 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (73/100 vs 31/100).

Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro: The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.

Specs comparison

Specification Motorola G96 Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
AnTuTu 798429 4013168
Geekbench Single 1015 3639
Geekbench Multi 2687 11047
Display 6.7" P-OLED 6.8" AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2400 1216x2688
Refresh rate 144 Hz 144 Hz
Battery 5500 mAh 8000 mAh
Charging 30W 80W
Wireless charging 0W 80W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 50 MP
Front camera 32 MP 16 MP
RAM 8GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 256GB / 512GB
OS Android 15, up to 1 major Android upgrade Android 16
Brightness (peak) 1600 nits 1800 nits
NFC no yes
Protection IP68 IPX8
Dimensions 161.9×73.3×7.9 mm 163.8×76.5×8.9 mm
Weight 178 g 230 g
Launch price — $660

Camera comparison

Motorola G96

  • Main: 50MP f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 32MP
40
camera

Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro

  • Main: 50MP f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Front: 16MP
52
camera

Display comparison

Motorola G96

  • 6.7" P-OLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
89
display

Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro

  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1216x2688
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
93
display

Battery and charging

Motorola G96

  • 5500 mAh
  • Wired: 30W
  • No wireless charging
51
battery

Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro

  • 8000 mAh
  • NanoReview test: web browsing 14:36 hrs, total 33:56 hrs
  • Wired: 80W
  • Wireless: 80W
86
battery

Overall performance score

We compared Motorola G96 and Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Motorola G96 Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 2
55/100
798429 AnTuTu
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
80/100 +80.1%
4013168 AnTuTu

Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro leads Motorola G96 by 80.1% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Motorola G96

Price unknown

Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro

$660

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro significantly outperforms the Motorola G96 (98/100 vs 53/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro and the Motorola G96 are nearly equal (93/100 vs 89/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro is a bit better (52/100 vs 40/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro significantly outperforms the Motorola G96 (86/100 vs 51/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Motorola G96 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (73/100 vs 31/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Motorola G96 or the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro?

The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro significantly outperforms the Motorola G96 by 25 points (80/100 vs 55/100).

What is the rating of the Motorola G96 and the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro?

The Motorola G96 has a MobileRank rating of 55/100, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro — 80/100.

Which has the better camera: the Motorola G96 or the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro?

The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro leads on camera score (52/100 vs 40/100).

Which is more powerful: the Motorola G96 or the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro?

The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro leads on performance (98/100 vs 53/100).

Should you choose the Motorola G96 over the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro?

The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.