Motorola Moto G87 vs Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
The Motorola Moto G87 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6400, 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 54/100 (a 18-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5200); the main camera is 200 MP vs 50 MP; the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is faster in AnTuTu (3,448,524 vs 550,018); the Motorola Moto G87 is noticeably lighter (183g vs 215g).
Motorola Moto G87
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 183g vs 215g
- Better camera (53/100 vs 35/100)
- Better portability (76/100 vs 50/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3448524 vs 550018
- Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 803
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 2047
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5200 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 30W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (93/100 vs 44/100)
- Longer battery life (68/100 vs 50/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 84/100)
Comparing the Motorola Moto G87 vs the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air scores 18 points higher (72/100 vs 54/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads (93/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Moto G87 leads (53/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads (68/100 vs 50/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G87 (93/100 vs 44/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is a bit better (93/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Moto G87 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (53/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air notably outperforms the Motorola Moto G87 (68/100 vs 50/100). In the "portability" category, the Motorola Moto G87 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (76/100 vs 50/100).
| Specification | Motorola Moto G87 | Nubia Red Magic 11 Air | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 6400 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 550018 | 3448524 | |
| Geekbench Single | 803 | 3041 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2047 | 9494 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1272x2772 | 2688x1216 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5200 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 30W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 5000 nits | 1800 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP66 | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 164.5×77.3×7.3 mm | 163.8×76.5×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 183 g | 215 g | |
| Price | — | $499 |
Motorola Moto G87
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Motorola Moto G87
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1272x2772
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2688x1216
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Motorola Moto G87
- 5200 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- No wireless charging
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
We compared Motorola Moto G87 and Nubia Red Magic 11 Air, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads Motorola Moto G87 by 84.1% in our overall performance rating.
Motorola Moto G87
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G87 (93/100 vs 44/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is a bit better (93/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Motorola Moto G87 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (53/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air notably outperforms the Motorola Moto G87 (68/100 vs 50/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Motorola Moto G87 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (76/100 vs 50/100).
Which is better: the Motorola Moto G87 or the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is noticeably better than the Motorola Moto G87 — the overall rating gap is 18 points.
What is the rating of the Motorola Moto G87 and the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air?
The Motorola Moto G87 has a MobileRank rating of 54/100, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air — 72/100.
Which has the better camera: the Motorola Moto G87 or the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air?
The Motorola Moto G87 leads on camera score (53/100 vs 35/100).
Which is more powerful: the Motorola Moto G87 or the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads on performance (93/100 vs 44/100).
Should you choose the Motorola Moto G87 over the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air?
The Motorola Moto G87 is a better fit for everyday use. The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is a better fit for gamers and power users.