Motorola Moto G23 vs Nubia Red Magic 11 Air

The Motorola Moto G23 (2023) runs on the MediaTek Helio G85, 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 30/100 (a 42-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5000); the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is faster in AnTuTu (3,448,524 vs 346,495); the Motorola Moto G23 is noticeably lighter (184g vs 215g).

The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G23 by 42 points (72/100 vs 30/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Moto G23
Performance 29
Display 44
Camera 6
Battery 45
Portability 67
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 G23 better?
  • Lighter: 184g vs 215g

  • Better portability (67/100 vs 50/100)
What makes Nubia Red Magic 11 Air better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3448524 vs 346495
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 420
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 1364
  • Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 80W vs 30W
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 90Hz

  • Higher performance (93/100 vs 29/100)
  • Better camera (35/100 vs 6/100)
  • Longer battery life (68/100 vs 45/100)
  • Better display (93/100 vs 44/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Motorola Moto G23 vs the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air scores 42 points higher (72/100 vs 30/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads (93/100 vs 29/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads (35/100 vs 6/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads (68/100 vs 45/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G23 (93/100 vs 29/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G23 (93/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air notably outperforms the Motorola Moto G23 (35/100 vs 6/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air notably outperforms the Motorola Moto G23 (68/100 vs 45/100). In the "portability" category, the Motorola Moto G23 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (67/100 vs 50/100).

Motorola Moto G23: The Motorola Moto G23 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 G23 Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
Processor MediaTek Helio G85 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
AnTuTu 346495 3448524
Geekbench Single 420 3041
Geekbench Multi 1364 9494
Display 6.5" IPS LCD 6.8" AMOLED
Resolution 720x1600 2688x1216
Refresh rate 90 Hz 144 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 7000 mAh
Charging 30W 80W
DXOMark (camera) 54
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 5 MP 8 MP
Front camera 16 MP 16 MP
RAM 4GB / 8GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 64GB / 128GB 256GB / 512GB
OS Android 13 Android 16
Brightness (peak) 400 nits 1800 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP54
Dimensions 162.7×74.7×8.2 mm 163.8×76.5×8.0 mm
Weight 184 g 215 g
Launch price $499
Camera comparison
Motorola Moto G23
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 5MP
  • Front: 16MP
6
camera
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
  • Main: 50MP f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
35
camera
Display comparison
Motorola Moto G23
  • 6.5" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 720x1600
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
44
display
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2688x1216
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
93
display
Battery and charging
Motorola Moto G23
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 30W
  • No wireless charging
45
battery
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
  • 7000 mAh
  • Wired: 80W
  • No wireless charging
68
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Motorola Moto G23 and Nubia Red Magic 11 Air, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Motorola Moto G23 MediaTek Helio G85
30/100
346495 AnTuTu
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
72/100 +90.0%
3448524 AnTuTu

Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads Motorola Moto G23 by 90.0% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Motorola Moto G23
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 G23 (93/100 vs 29/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G23 (93/100 vs 44/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air notably outperforms the Motorola Moto G23 (35/100 vs 6/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air notably outperforms the Motorola Moto G23 (68/100 vs 45/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Motorola Moto G23 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (67/100 vs 50/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Moto G23 or the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air?

The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G23 by 42 points (72/100 vs 30/100).

What is the rating of the Motorola Moto G23 and the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air?

The Motorola Moto G23 has a MobileRank rating of 30/100, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air — 72/100.

Which has the better camera: the Motorola Moto G23 or the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air?

The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads on camera score (35/100 vs 6/100).

Which is more powerful: the Motorola Moto G23 or the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air?

The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads on performance (93/100 vs 29/100).

Should you choose the Motorola Moto G23 over the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air?

The Motorola Moto G23 is a better fit for everyday use. The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is a better fit for gamers and power users.