Motorola Moto G05 vs Nubia Red Magic 11 Air

The Motorola Moto G05 (2024) runs on the MediaTek Helio G81 Extreme, 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 36/100 (a 36-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5200); the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is faster in AnTuTu (3,448,524 vs 358,383); the Motorola Moto G05 is noticeably lighter (188g vs 215g).

The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G05 by 36 points (72/100 vs 36/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Moto G05
Performance 30
Display 43
Camera 30
Battery 48
Portability 64
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 G05 better?
  • Lighter: 188g vs 215g

  • Better portability (64/100 vs 50/100)
What makes Nubia Red Magic 11 Air better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3448524 vs 358383
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 432
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 1416
  • Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5200 mAh
  • Faster charging: 80W vs 18W
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 90Hz

  • Higher performance (93/100 vs 30/100)
  • Better camera (35/100 vs 30/100)
  • Longer battery life (68/100 vs 48/100)
  • Better display (93/100 vs 43/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Motorola Moto G05 vs the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air scores 36 points higher (72/100 vs 36/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads (93/100 vs 30/100). 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 G05 (93/100 vs 30/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G05 (93/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is a bit better (35/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air notably outperforms the Motorola Moto G05 (68/100 vs 48/100). In the "portability" category, the Motorola Moto G05 is a bit better (64/100 vs 50/100).

Motorola Moto G05: The Motorola Moto G05 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 G05 Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
Processor MediaTek Helio G81 Extreme Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
AnTuTu 358383 3448524
Geekbench Single 432 3041
Geekbench Multi 1416 9494
Display 6.7" IPS LCD 6.8" AMOLED
Resolution 720x1604 2688x1216
Refresh rate 90 Hz 144 Hz
Battery 5200 mAh 7000 mAh
Charging 18W 80W
Main camera 50 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 15 Android 16
Brightness (peak) 1800 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP54 IP54
Dimensions 165.7×76.0×8.2 mm 163.8×76.5×8.0 mm
Weight 188 g 215 g
Launch price $499
Camera comparison
Motorola Moto G05
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 8MP
30
camera
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
  • Main: 50MP f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
35
camera
Display comparison
Motorola Moto G05
  • 6.7" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 720x1604
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
43
display
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2688x1216
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
93
display
Battery and charging
Motorola Moto G05
  • 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 G05 and Nubia Red Magic 11 Air, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Motorola Moto G05 MediaTek Helio G81 Extreme
36/100
358383 AnTuTu
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
72/100 +89.6%
3448524 AnTuTu

Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads Motorola Moto G05 by 89.6% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Motorola Moto G05
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 G05 (93/100 vs 30/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G05 (93/100 vs 43/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is a bit better (35/100 vs 30/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air notably outperforms the Motorola Moto G05 (68/100 vs 48/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Motorola Moto G05 is a bit better (64/100 vs 50/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Moto G05 or the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air?

The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G05 by 36 points (72/100 vs 36/100).

What is the rating of the Motorola Moto G05 and the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air?

The Motorola Moto G05 has a MobileRank rating of 36/100, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air — 72/100.

Which has the better camera: the Motorola Moto G05 or the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air?

The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads on camera score (35/100 vs 30/100).

Which is more powerful: the Motorola Moto G05 or the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air?

The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads on performance (93/100 vs 30/100).

Should you choose the Motorola Moto G05 over the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air?

The Motorola Moto G05 is a better fit for everyday use. The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is a better fit for gamers and power users.