Motorola Moto G (2023) vs Nubia Red Magic 11 Air

The Motorola Moto G (2023) (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 480+ 5G, while the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; estimated prices are $150 and $499. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads — 72/100 vs 41/100 (a 31-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is faster in AnTuTu (3,448,524 vs 477,542); the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air has NFC for contactless payments, the Motorola Moto G (2023) doesn't; the Motorola Moto G (2023) is noticeably lighter (189g vs 215g).

The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G (2023) by 31 points (72/100 vs 41/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Moto G (2023)
Performance 41
Display 56
Camera 29
Battery 43
Portability 61
Value for money 58
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
Performance 93
Display 93
Camera 35
Battery 68
Portability 50
Value for money
What makes Motorola Moto G (2023) better?
  • Lighter: 189g vs 215g
  • Cheaper: $150 vs $499

  • Better portability (61/100 vs 50/100)
What makes Nubia Red Magic 11 Air better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3448524 vs 477542
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 746
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 1816
  • Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 80W vs 15W
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz

  • Higher performance (93/100 vs 41/100)
  • Better camera (35/100 vs 29/100)
  • Longer battery life (68/100 vs 43/100)
  • Better display (93/100 vs 56/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Motorola Moto G (2023) vs the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air scores 31 points higher (72/100 vs 41/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads (93/100 vs 41/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads (68/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G (2023) (93/100 vs 41/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G (2023) (93/100 vs 56/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is a bit better (35/100 vs 29/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air notably outperforms the Motorola Moto G (2023) (68/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Motorola Moto G (2023) is a bit better (61/100 vs 50/100).

Motorola Moto G (2023): The Motorola Moto G (2023) is a better fit for everyday use.
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air: The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is a better fit for gamers and power users.
Specs comparison
Specification Motorola Moto G (2023) Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 480+ 5G Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
AnTuTu 477542 3448524
Geekbench Single 746 3041
Geekbench Multi 1816 9494
Display 6.5" IPS LCD 6.8" AMOLED
Resolution 720x1600 2688x1216
Refresh rate 120 Hz 144 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 7000 mAh
Charging 15W 80W
Main camera 48 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 8 MP
Front camera 8 MP 16 MP
RAM 4GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 64GB / 128GB 256GB / 512GB
OS Android 13, planned upgrade to Android 14 Android 16
Brightness (peak) 1800 nits
NFC no yes
Protection IP54
Dimensions 164.0×75.0×8.4 mm 163.8×76.5×8.0 mm
Weight 189 g 215 g
Price $150 $499
Camera comparison
Motorola Moto G (2023)
  • Main: 48MP f/f/1.7
  • Front: 8MP
29
camera
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
  • Main: 50MP f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
35
camera
Display comparison
Motorola Moto G (2023)
  • 6.5" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 720x1600
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
56
display
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2688x1216
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
93
display
Battery and charging
Motorola Moto G (2023)
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 15W
  • No wireless charging
43
battery
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
  • 7000 mAh
  • Wired: 80W
  • No wireless charging
68
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Motorola Moto G (2023) and Nubia Red Magic 11 Air, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Motorola Moto G (2023) Qualcomm Snapdragon 480+ 5G
41/100
477542 AnTuTu
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
72/100 +86.2%
3448524 AnTuTu

Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads Motorola Moto G (2023) by 86.2% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Motorola Moto G (2023)
$150
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
$499

Price difference: $349. Motorola Moto G (2023) is cheaper by $349.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G (2023) (93/100 vs 41/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G (2023) (93/100 vs 56/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is a bit better (35/100 vs 29/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air notably outperforms the Motorola Moto G (2023) (68/100 vs 43/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Motorola Moto G (2023) is a bit better (61/100 vs 50/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Moto G (2023) or the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air?

The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G (2023) by 31 points (72/100 vs 41/100).

What is the rating of the Motorola Moto G (2023) and the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air?

The Motorola Moto G (2023) has a MobileRank rating of 41/100, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air — 72/100.

Which has the better camera: the Motorola Moto G (2023) or the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air?

The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads on camera score (35/100 vs 29/100).

Which is more powerful: the Motorola Moto G (2023) or the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air?

The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads on performance (93/100 vs 41/100).

Should you choose the Motorola Moto G (2023) over the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air?

The Motorola Moto G (2023) is a better fit for everyday use. The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is a better fit for gamers and power users.