Motorola Moto Edge S30 vs Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+
The Motorola Moto Edge S30 (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888+, 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 — 83/100 vs 59/100 (a 24-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ has the bigger battery (8400 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 108 MP vs 50 MP; the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ is faster in AnTuTu (5,195,978 vs 1,208,784); the Motorola Moto Edge S30 is noticeably lighter (202g vs 223g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Moto Edge S30
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+
What makes Motorola Moto Edge S30 better?
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 202g vs 223g
- Better portability (48/100 vs 39/100)
What makes Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5195978 vs 1208784
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 1605
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 3996
- Bigger battery: 8400 vs 5000 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 144Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 66/100)
- Better camera (52/100 vs 46/100)
- Longer battery life (97/100 vs 52/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 76/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Motorola Moto Edge S30 vs the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ scores 24 points higher (83/100 vs 59/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ leads (100/100 vs 66/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ leads (97/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto Edge S30 (100/100 vs 66/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ notably outperforms the Motorola Moto Edge S30 (93/100 vs 76/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ is a bit better (52/100 vs 46/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto Edge S30 (97/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the Motorola Moto Edge S30 is a bit better (48/100 vs 39/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Motorola Moto Edge S30 | Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888+ | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 1208784 | 5195978 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1605 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3996 | 12873 | |
| Display | 6.8" LCD IPS | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2460 | 1216x2688 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 185 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 8400 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 120W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 108 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | — | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 11 Red Velvet Cake | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 5000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP52 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 168.1×75.5×8.9 mm | 163.0×76.0×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 202 g | 223 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Motorola Moto Edge S30
- Main: 108MP
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 16MP
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Motorola Moto Edge S30
- 6.8" LCD IPS
- Resolution: 1080x2460
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2688
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Battery and charging
Motorola Moto Edge S30
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 80W
Overall performance score
We compared Motorola Moto Edge S30 and Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ leads Motorola Moto Edge S30 by 76.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto Edge S30 (100/100 vs 66/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ notably outperforms the Motorola Moto Edge S30 (93/100 vs 76/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ is a bit better (52/100 vs 46/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto Edge S30 (97/100 vs 52/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Motorola Moto Edge S30 is a bit better (48/100 vs 39/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Moto Edge S30 or the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto Edge S30 by 24 points (83/100 vs 59/100).
What is the rating of the Motorola Moto Edge S30 and the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+?
The Motorola Moto Edge S30 has a MobileRank rating of 59/100, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ — 83/100.
Which has the better camera: the Motorola Moto Edge S30 or the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ leads on camera score (52/100 vs 46/100).
Which is more powerful: the Motorola Moto Edge S30 or the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ leads on performance (100/100 vs 66/100).
Should you choose the Motorola Moto Edge S30 over the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+?
The Motorola Moto Edge S30 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.