Motorola Moto G8 vs Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
The Motorola Moto G8 (2020) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 665, 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 25/100 (a 56-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro has the bigger battery (8400 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 16 MP vs 50 MP; the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (4,701,314 vs 329,457); the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro has NFC for contactless payments, the Motorola Moto G8 doesn't; the Motorola Moto G8 is noticeably lighter (188g vs 223g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Moto G8
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
What makes Motorola Moto G8 better?
- Lighter: 188g vs 223g
- Better portability (56/100 vs 39/100)
What makes Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4701314 vs 329457
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 321
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 1128
- Bigger battery: 8400 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 10W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 16MP
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 24/100)
- Better camera (52/100 vs 15/100)
- Longer battery life (88/100 vs 22/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 39/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Motorola Moto G8 vs the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro scores 56 points higher (81/100 vs 25/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads (100/100 vs 24/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads (52/100 vs 15/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads (88/100 vs 22/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G8 (100/100 vs 24/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G8 (93/100 vs 39/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G8 (52/100 vs 15/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G8 (88/100 vs 22/100). In the "portability" category, the Motorola Moto G8 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro (56/100 vs 39/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Motorola Moto G8 | Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 665 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 329457 | 4701314 | |
| Geekbench Single | 321 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1128 | 12873 | |
| Display | 6.4" IPS LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1560 | 1216x2688 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 185 Hz | |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 8400 mAh | |
| Charging | 10W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 16 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 64GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 10.0 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 5000 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 161.3×75.8×9.0 mm | 163.0×76.0×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 188 g | 223 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Motorola Moto G8
- Main: 16MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 8MP
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Motorola Moto G8
- 6.4" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1560
- Refresh rate: —
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2688
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Battery and charging
Motorola Moto G8
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 80W
Overall performance score
We compared Motorola Moto G8 and Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads Motorola Moto G8 by 93.0% 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 G8 (100/100 vs 24/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G8 (93/100 vs 39/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G8 (52/100 vs 15/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G8 (88/100 vs 22/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Motorola Moto G8 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro (56/100 vs 39/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Moto G8 or the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G8 by 56 points (81/100 vs 25/100).
What is the rating of the Motorola Moto G8 and the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro?
The Motorola Moto G8 has a MobileRank rating of 25/100, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro — 81/100.
Which has the better camera: the Motorola Moto G8 or the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads on camera score (52/100 vs 15/100).
Which is more powerful: the Motorola Moto G8 or the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads on performance (100/100 vs 24/100).
Should you choose the Motorola Moto G8 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.