Motorola Moto G8 Plus vs Nubia Red Magic 11 Air

The Motorola Moto G8 Plus (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 665, 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 34/100 (a 38-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is faster in AnTuTu (3,448,524 vs 329,457); the Motorola Moto G8 Plus is noticeably lighter (188g vs 215g).

The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G8 Plus by 38 points (72/100 vs 34/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Moto G8 Plus
Performance 24
Display 57
Camera 40
Battery 22
Portability 55
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 G8 Plus better?
  • Lighter: 188g vs 215g

  • Better camera (40/100 vs 35/100)
  • Better portability (55/100 vs 50/100)
What makes Nubia Red Magic 11 Air better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3448524 vs 329457
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 321
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 1128
  • Bigger battery: 7000 vs 4000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 80W vs 15W
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP

  • Higher performance (93/100 vs 24/100)
  • Longer battery life (68/100 vs 22/100)
  • Better display (93/100 vs 57/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Motorola Moto G8 Plus vs the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air scores 38 points higher (72/100 vs 34/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads (93/100 vs 24/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads (68/100 vs 22/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G8 Plus (93/100 vs 24/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G8 Plus (93/100 vs 57/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Moto G8 Plus is a bit better (40/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G8 Plus (68/100 vs 22/100). In the "portability" category, the Motorola Moto G8 Plus is a bit better (55/100 vs 50/100).

Motorola Moto G8 Plus: The Motorola Moto G8 Plus 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 G8 Plus Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 665 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
AnTuTu 329457 3448524
Geekbench Single 321 3041
Geekbench Multi 1128 9494
Display 6.3" LTPS IPS LCD 6.8" AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2280 2688x1216
Refresh rate 144 Hz
Battery 4000 mAh 7000 mAh
Charging 15W 80W
Main camera 48 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 16 MP 8 MP
Front camera 25 MP 16 MP
RAM 4GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 64GB 256GB / 512GB
OS Android 9.0 (Pie) Android 16
Brightness (peak) 1800 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP54
Dimensions 158.4×75.8×9.1 mm 163.8×76.5×8.0 mm
Weight 188 g 215 g
Launch price $499
Camera comparison
Motorola Moto G8 Plus
  • Main: 48MP f/f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 16MP
  • Front: 25MP
40
camera
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
  • Main: 50MP f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
35
camera
Display comparison
Motorola Moto G8 Plus
  • 6.3" LTPS IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2280
  • Refresh rate: —
57
display
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2688x1216
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
93
display
Battery and charging
Motorola Moto G8 Plus
  • 4000 mAh
  • Wired: 15W
  • No wireless charging
22
battery
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
  • 7000 mAh
  • Wired: 80W
  • No wireless charging
68
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Motorola Moto G8 Plus and Nubia Red Magic 11 Air, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Motorola Moto G8 Plus Qualcomm Snapdragon 665
34/100
329457 AnTuTu
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
72/100 +90.4%
3448524 AnTuTu

Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads Motorola Moto G8 Plus by 90.4% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Motorola Moto G8 Plus
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 G8 Plus (93/100 vs 24/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G8 Plus (93/100 vs 57/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Motorola Moto G8 Plus is a bit better (40/100 vs 35/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G8 Plus (68/100 vs 22/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Motorola Moto G8 Plus is a bit better (55/100 vs 50/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Moto G8 Plus or the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air?

The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G8 Plus by 38 points (72/100 vs 34/100).

What is the rating of the Motorola Moto G8 Plus and the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air?

The Motorola Moto G8 Plus has a MobileRank rating of 34/100, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air — 72/100.

Which has the better camera: the Motorola Moto G8 Plus or the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air?

The Motorola Moto G8 Plus leads on camera score (40/100 vs 35/100).

Which is more powerful: the Motorola Moto G8 Plus or the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air?

The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads on performance (93/100 vs 24/100).

Should you choose the Motorola Moto G8 Plus over the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air?

The Motorola Moto G8 Plus is a better fit for everyday use. The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is a better fit for gamers and power users.