Motorola Moto G05 vs Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+
The Motorola Moto G05 (2024) runs on the MediaTek Helio G81 Extreme, 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 — 83/100 vs 36/100 (a 47-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ has the bigger battery (8400 mAh vs 5200); the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ is faster in AnTuTu (5,195,978 vs 358,608); the Motorola Moto G05 is noticeably lighter (188g vs 223g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Moto G05
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+
What makes Motorola Moto G05 better?
- Lighter: 188g vs 223g
- Better portability (64/100 vs 39/100)
What makes Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5195978 vs 358608
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 432
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 1416
- Bigger battery: 8400 vs 5200 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 18W
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 30/100)
- Better camera (52/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (97/100 vs 48/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 43/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Motorola Moto G05 vs the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ scores 47 points higher (83/100 vs 36/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ leads (100/100 vs 30/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ leads (52/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ leads (97/100 vs 48/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G05 (100/100 vs 30/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G05 (93/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ notably outperforms the Motorola Moto G05 (52/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G05 (97/100 vs 48/100). In the "portability" category, the Motorola Moto G05 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ (64/100 vs 39/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Motorola Moto G05 | Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G81 Extreme | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 358608 | 5195978 | |
| Geekbench Single | 432 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1416 | 12873 | |
| Display | 6.7" IPS LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1604 | 1216x2688 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 185 Hz | |
| Battery | 5200 mAh | 8400 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 120W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 5000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 165.7×76.0×8.2 mm | 163.0×76.0×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 188 g | 223 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Motorola Moto G05
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Motorola Moto G05
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1604
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2688
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Battery and charging
Motorola Moto G05
- 5200 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 80W
Overall performance score
We compared Motorola Moto G05 and Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ leads Motorola Moto G05 by 93.1% 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 G05 (100/100 vs 30/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G05 (93/100 vs 43/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ notably outperforms the Motorola Moto G05 (52/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G05 (97/100 vs 48/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Motorola Moto G05 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ (64/100 vs 39/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Moto G05 or the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G05 by 47 points (83/100 vs 36/100).
What is the rating of the Motorola Moto G05 and the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+?
The Motorola Moto G05 has a MobileRank rating of 36/100, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ — 83/100.
Which has the better camera: the Motorola Moto G05 or the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ leads on camera score (52/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Motorola Moto G05 or the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ leads on performance (100/100 vs 30/100).
Should you choose the Motorola Moto G05 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.