Motorola Moto G Max vs Nubia Red Magic 11 Air

The Motorola Moto G Max (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6400, while the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $459 and $499. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads — 72/100 vs 54/100 (a 18-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5200); the main camera is 200 MP vs 50 MP; the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is faster in AnTuTu (3,448,524 vs 550,018); the Motorola Moto G Max is noticeably lighter (183g vs 215g).

The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is noticeably better than the Motorola Moto G Max — the overall rating gap is 18 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Moto G Max
Performance 44
Display 84
Camera 53
Battery 50
Portability 76
Value for money 38
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
Performance 93
Display 93
Camera 35
Battery 68
Portability 50
Value for money 70
What makes Motorola Moto G Max better?
  • Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
  • Lighter: 183g vs 215g
  • Cheaper at launch: $459 vs $499

  • Better camera (53/100 vs 35/100)
  • Better portability (76/100 vs 50/100)
What makes Nubia Red Magic 11 Air better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3448524 vs 550018
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 803
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 2047
  • Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5200 mAh
  • Faster charging: 80W vs 30W
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz

  • Higher performance (93/100 vs 44/100)
  • Longer battery life (68/100 vs 50/100)
  • Better display (93/100 vs 84/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Motorola Moto G Max vs the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air scores 18 points higher (72/100 vs 54/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads (93/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Moto G Max leads (53/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads (68/100 vs 50/100). Value score: Motorola Moto G Max — 38/100, Nubia Red Magic 11 Air — 70/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G Max (93/100 vs 44/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is a bit better (93/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Moto G Max notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (53/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air notably outperforms the Motorola Moto G Max (68/100 vs 50/100). In the "portability" category, the Motorola Moto G Max notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (76/100 vs 50/100).

Motorola Moto G Max: The Motorola Moto G Max 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 Max Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 6400 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
AnTuTu 550018 3448524
Geekbench Single 803 3041
Geekbench Multi 2047 9494
Display 6.8" AMOLED 6.8" AMOLED
Resolution 1272x2772 2688x1216
Refresh rate 120 Hz 144 Hz
Battery 5200 mAh 7000 mAh
Charging 30W 80W
Main camera 200 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 8 MP
Front camera 32 MP 16 MP
RAM 8GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 256GB 256GB / 512GB
OS Android 16 Android 16
Brightness (peak) 5000 nits 1800 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68/IP69 IP54
Dimensions 164.5×77.3×7.3 mm 163.8×76.5×8.0 mm
Weight 183 g 215 g
Launch price $459 $499
Camera comparison
Motorola Moto G Max
  • Main: 200MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 32MP
53
camera
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
  • Main: 50MP f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
35
camera
Display comparison
Motorola Moto G Max
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1272x2772
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
84
display
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2688x1216
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
93
display
Battery and charging
Motorola Moto G Max
  • 5200 mAh
  • Wired: 30W
  • No wireless charging
50
battery
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
  • 7000 mAh
  • Wired: 80W
  • No wireless charging
68
battery
Overall performance score

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

Motorola Moto G Max MediaTek Dimensity 6400
54/100
550018 AnTuTu
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
72/100 +84.1%
3448524 AnTuTu

Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads Motorola Moto G Max by 84.1% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Motorola Moto G Max
$459
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
$499

Launch price difference: $40. Motorola Moto G Max was $40 cheaper at launch.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G Max (93/100 vs 44/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is a bit better (93/100 vs 84/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Motorola Moto G Max notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (53/100 vs 35/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air notably outperforms the Motorola Moto G Max (68/100 vs 50/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Motorola Moto G Max notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (76/100 vs 50/100).

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

The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is noticeably better than the Motorola Moto G Max — the overall rating gap is 18 points.

What is the rating of the Motorola Moto G Max and the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air?

The Motorola Moto G Max has a MobileRank rating of 54/100, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air — 72/100.

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

The Motorola Moto G Max leads on camera score (53/100 vs 35/100).

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

The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads on performance (93/100 vs 44/100).

Should you choose the Motorola Moto G Max over the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air?

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