Motorola Moto G17 vs Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China)
The Motorola Moto G17 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Helio G81 Extreme, while the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $142 and $749. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) leads — 77/100 vs 42/100 (a 35-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 5200); the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) is faster in AnTuTu (3,950,082 vs 358,608); the Motorola Moto G17 is noticeably lighter (190g vs 230g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Moto G17
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China)
What makes Motorola Moto G17 better?
- Lighter: 190g vs 230g
- Cheaper at launch: $142 vs $749
- Better portability (63/100 vs 31/100)
What makes Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3950082 vs 358608
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 432
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 1416
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 5200 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 18W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 30/100)
- Better camera (52/100 vs 39/100)
- Longer battery life (71/100 vs 48/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 66/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Motorola Moto G17 vs the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China), the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) scores 35 points higher (77/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) leads (98/100 vs 30/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) leads (52/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) leads (71/100 vs 48/100). Value score: Motorola Moto G17 — 60/100, Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) — 68/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G17 (98/100 vs 30/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) notably outperforms the Motorola Moto G17 (93/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) is a bit better (52/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) notably outperforms the Motorola Moto G17 (71/100 vs 48/100). In the "portability" category, the Motorola Moto G17 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) (63/100 vs 31/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Motorola Moto G17 | Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G81 Extreme | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 358608 | 3950082 | |
| Geekbench Single | 432 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1416 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.7" IPS LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1216x2688 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5200 mAh | 8000 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 5 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1050 nits | 1800 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP64 | IPX8 | |
| Dimensions | 165.7×76.0×8.2 mm | 163.8×76.5×8.9 mm | |
| Weight | 190 g | 230 g | |
| Launch price | $142 | $749 |
Camera comparison
Motorola Moto G17
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 32MP
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China)
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Motorola Moto G17
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China)
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2688
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Motorola Moto G17
- 5200 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China)
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Motorola Moto G17 and Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) leads Motorola Moto G17 by 90.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $607. Motorola Moto G17 was $607 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G17 (98/100 vs 30/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) notably outperforms the Motorola Moto G17 (93/100 vs 66/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) is a bit better (52/100 vs 39/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) notably outperforms the Motorola Moto G17 (71/100 vs 48/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Motorola Moto G17 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) (63/100 vs 31/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Moto G17 or the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China)?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G17 by 35 points (77/100 vs 42/100).
What is the rating of the Motorola Moto G17 and the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China)?
The Motorola Moto G17 has a MobileRank rating of 42/100, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) — 77/100.
Which has the better camera: the Motorola Moto G17 or the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China)?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) leads on camera score (52/100 vs 39/100).
Which is more powerful: the Motorola Moto G17 or the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China)?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) leads on performance (98/100 vs 30/100).
Should you choose the Motorola Moto G17 over the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China)?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) is a better fit for gamers and power users.