Motorola Moto G Play (2026) vs Nubia Red Magic 11 Air

The Motorola Moto G Play (2026) (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6300, while the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads — 72/100 vs 40/100 (a 32-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5200); the main camera is 32 MP vs 50 MP; the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is faster in AnTuTu (3,448,524 vs 524,785).

The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G Play (2026) by 32 points (72/100 vs 40/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Moto G Play (2026)
Performance 43
Display 55
Camera 20
Battery 48
Portability 52
Value for money
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
Performance 93
Display 93
Camera 35
Battery 68
Portability 50
Value for money 70
What makes Motorola Moto G Play (2026) better?
  • Lighter: 202g vs 215g

  • Better portability (52/100 vs 50/100)
What makes Nubia Red Magic 11 Air better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3448524 vs 524785
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 771
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 1980
  • Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5200 mAh
  • Faster charging: 80W vs 18W
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 32MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz

  • Higher performance (93/100 vs 43/100)
  • Better camera (35/100 vs 20/100)
  • Longer battery life (68/100 vs 48/100)
  • Better display (93/100 vs 55/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Motorola Moto G Play (2026) vs the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air scores 32 points higher (72/100 vs 40/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads (93/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads (35/100 vs 20/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads (68/100 vs 48/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G Play (2026) (93/100 vs 43/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G Play (2026) (93/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air notably outperforms the Motorola Moto G Play (2026) (35/100 vs 20/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air notably outperforms the Motorola Moto G Play (2026) (68/100 vs 48/100). In the "portability" category, the Motorola Moto G Play (2026) and the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air are nearly equal (52/100 vs 50/100).

Motorola Moto G Play (2026): The Motorola Moto G Play (2026) 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 Play (2026) Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 6300 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
AnTuTu 524785 3448524
Geekbench Single 771 3041
Geekbench Multi 1980 9494
Display 6.7" IPS LCD 6.8" AMOLED
Resolution 720x1604 2688x1216
Refresh rate 120 Hz 144 Hz
Battery 5200 mAh 7000 mAh
Charging 18W 80W
Main camera 32 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 8 MP
Front camera 8 MP 16 MP
RAM 4GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 64GB 256GB / 512GB
OS Android 16 Android 16
Brightness (peak) 1000 nits 1800 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP54
Dimensions 167.2×76.4×8.5 mm 163.8×76.5×8.0 mm
Weight 202 g 215 g
Launch price $499
Camera comparison
Motorola Moto G Play (2026)
  • Main: 32MP f/f/2.2
  • Front: 8MP
20
camera
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
  • Main: 50MP f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
35
camera
Display comparison
Motorola Moto G Play (2026)
  • 6.7" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 720x1604
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
55
display
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2688x1216
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
93
display
Battery and charging
Motorola Moto G Play (2026)
  • 5200 mAh
  • Wired: 18W
  • No wireless charging
48
battery
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
  • 7000 mAh
  • Wired: 80W
  • No wireless charging
68
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Motorola Moto G Play (2026) and Nubia Red Magic 11 Air, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Motorola Moto G Play (2026) MediaTek Dimensity 6300
40/100
524785 AnTuTu
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
72/100 +84.8%
3448524 AnTuTu

Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads Motorola Moto G Play (2026) by 84.8% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Motorola Moto G Play (2026)
Price unknown
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
$499
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G Play (2026) (93/100 vs 43/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G Play (2026) (93/100 vs 55/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air notably outperforms the Motorola Moto G Play (2026) (35/100 vs 20/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air notably outperforms the Motorola Moto G Play (2026) (68/100 vs 48/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Motorola Moto G Play (2026) and the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air are nearly equal (52/100 vs 50/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Moto G Play (2026) or the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air?

The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G Play (2026) by 32 points (72/100 vs 40/100).

What is the rating of the Motorola Moto G Play (2026) and the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air?

The Motorola Moto G Play (2026) has a MobileRank rating of 40/100, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air — 72/100.

Which has the better camera: the Motorola Moto G Play (2026) or the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air?

The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads on camera score (35/100 vs 20/100).

Which is more powerful: the Motorola Moto G Play (2026) or the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air?

The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads on performance (93/100 vs 43/100).

Should you choose the Motorola Moto G Play (2026) over the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air?

The Motorola Moto G Play (2026) is a better fit for everyday use. The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is a better fit for gamers and power users.