Motorola Moto G Play (2021) vs Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
The Motorola Moto G Play (2021) (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 460, 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 — 81/100 vs 24/100 (a 57-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro has the bigger battery (8400 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (4,701,314 vs 251,428); the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro has NFC for contactless payments, the Motorola Moto G Play (2021) doesn't; the Motorola Moto G Play (2021) is noticeably lighter (204g vs 223g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Moto G Play (2021)
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
What makes Motorola Moto G Play (2021) better?
- Lighter: 204g vs 223g
- Better portability (42/100 vs 39/100)
What makes Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4701314 vs 251428
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 272
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 992
- Bigger battery: 8400 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 10W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 18/100)
- Better camera (52/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (88/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 39/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Motorola Moto G Play (2021) vs the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro scores 57 points higher (81/100 vs 24/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads (100/100 vs 18/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads (52/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads (88/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G Play (2021) (100/100 vs 18/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G Play (2021) (93/100 vs 39/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G Play (2021) (52/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G Play (2021) (88/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Motorola Moto G Play (2021) and the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro are nearly equal (42/100 vs 39/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Motorola Moto G Play (2021) | Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 460 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 251428 | 4701314 | |
| Geekbench Single | 272 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 992 | 12873 | |
| Display | 6.5" IPS LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 1216x2688 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 185 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 8400 mAh | |
| Charging | 10W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 3GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 32GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 10 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 5000 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 166.6×76.0×9.4 mm | 163.0×76.0×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 204 g | 223 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Motorola Moto G Play (2021)
- Main: 13MP f/2.0
- Front: 5MP
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Motorola Moto G Play (2021)
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2688
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Battery and charging
Motorola Moto G Play (2021)
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 80W
Overall performance score
We compared Motorola Moto G Play (2021) and Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads Motorola Moto G Play (2021) by 94.7% 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 G Play (2021) (100/100 vs 18/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G Play (2021) (93/100 vs 39/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G Play (2021) (52/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G Play (2021) (88/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Motorola Moto G Play (2021) and the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro are nearly equal (42/100 vs 39/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Moto G Play (2021) or the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G Play (2021) by 57 points (81/100 vs 24/100).
What is the rating of the Motorola Moto G Play (2021) and the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro?
The Motorola Moto G Play (2021) has a MobileRank rating of 24/100, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro — 81/100.
Which has the better camera: the Motorola Moto G Play (2021) or the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads on camera score (52/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Motorola Moto G Play (2021) or the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads on performance (100/100 vs 18/100).
Should you choose the Motorola Moto G Play (2021) over the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.