Motorola G96 vs Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China)
The Motorola G96 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 2, while the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) leads — 77/100 vs 55/100 (a 22-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 5500); the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) is faster in AnTuTu (3,950,082 vs 798,429); the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) has NFC for contactless payments, the Motorola G96 doesn't; the Motorola G96 is noticeably lighter (178g vs 230g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola G96
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China)
What makes Motorola G96 better?
- Lighter: 178g vs 230g
- Better portability (73/100 vs 31/100)
What makes Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3950082 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 (71/100 vs 51/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 89/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Motorola G96 vs the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China), the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) scores 22 points higher (77/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) leads (98/100 vs 53/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) leads (52/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) leads (71/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) significantly outperforms the Motorola G96 (98/100 vs 53/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) and the Motorola G96 are nearly equal (93/100 vs 89/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) is a bit better (52/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) notably outperforms the Motorola G96 (71/100 vs 51/100). In the "portability" category, the Motorola G96 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) (73/100 vs 31/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Motorola G96 | Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 798429 | 3950082 | |
| 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 | |
| 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 | — | $749 |
Camera comparison
Motorola G96
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China)
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Motorola G96
- 6.7" P-OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China)
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2688
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Motorola G96
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- No wireless charging
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China)
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Motorola G96 and Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) leads Motorola G96 by 79.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Motorola G96
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) significantly outperforms the Motorola G96 (98/100 vs 53/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) and the Motorola G96 are nearly equal (93/100 vs 89/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) is a bit better (52/100 vs 40/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) notably outperforms the Motorola G96 (71/100 vs 51/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Motorola G96 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) (73/100 vs 31/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola G96 or the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China)?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) significantly outperforms the Motorola G96 by 22 points (77/100 vs 55/100).
What is the rating of the Motorola G96 and the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China)?
The Motorola G96 has a MobileRank rating of 55/100, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) — 77/100.
Which has the better camera: the Motorola G96 or the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China)?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) leads on camera score (52/100 vs 40/100).
Which is more powerful: the Motorola G96 or the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China)?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) leads on performance (98/100 vs 53/100).
Should you choose the Motorola G96 over the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China)?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) is a better fit for gamers and power users.