Motorola Moto G17 Power vs Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
The Motorola Moto G17 Power (2026) 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 — 81/100 vs 41/100 (a 40-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro has the bigger battery (8400 mAh vs 6000); the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (4,701,314 vs 358,608).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Moto G17 Power
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
What makes Motorola Moto G17 Power better?
- Overall rating 41/100
What makes Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4701314 vs 358608
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 432
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 1416
- Bigger battery: 8400 vs 6000 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 30W
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 30/100)
- Better camera (52/100 vs 39/100)
- Longer battery life (88/100 vs 53/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 66/100)
- Better portability (39/100 vs 38/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Motorola Moto G17 Power vs the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro scores 40 points higher (81/100 vs 41/100). 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 39/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads (88/100 vs 53/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G17 Power (100/100 vs 30/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro notably outperforms the Motorola Moto G17 Power (93/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro is a bit better (52/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G17 Power (88/100 vs 53/100). In the "portability" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro and the Motorola Moto G17 Power are nearly equal (39/100 vs 38/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Motorola Moto G17 Power | Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G81 Extreme | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 358608 | 4701314 | |
| Geekbench Single | 432 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1416 | 12873 | |
| Display | 6.7" IPS LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1216x2688 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 185 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 8400 mAh | |
| Charging | 30W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 5 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1050 nits | 5000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP64 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 165.7×76.0×8.8 mm | 163.0×76.0×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | — | 223 g | |
| Launch price | $209 | — |
Camera comparison
Motorola Moto G17 Power
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 32MP
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Motorola Moto G17 Power
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2688
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Battery and charging
Motorola Moto G17 Power
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- No wireless charging
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 80W
Overall performance score
We compared Motorola Moto G17 Power and Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads Motorola Moto G17 Power by 92.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G17 Power (100/100 vs 30/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro notably outperforms the Motorola Moto G17 Power (93/100 vs 66/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro is a bit better (52/100 vs 39/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G17 Power (88/100 vs 53/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro and the Motorola Moto G17 Power are nearly equal (39/100 vs 38/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Moto G17 Power or the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G17 Power by 40 points (81/100 vs 41/100).
What is the rating of the Motorola Moto G17 Power and the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro?
The Motorola Moto G17 Power has a MobileRank rating of 41/100, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro — 81/100.
Which has the better camera: the Motorola Moto G17 Power or the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads on camera score (52/100 vs 39/100).
Which is more powerful: the Motorola Moto G17 Power 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 G17 Power 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.