Motorola Moto G87 vs Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+
The Motorola Moto G87 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6400, while the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $299 and $760. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ leads — 81/100 vs 55/100 (a 26-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 5200); the main camera is 200 MP vs 50 MP; the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ is faster in AnTuTu (4,244,509 vs 581,041); the Motorola Moto G87 is noticeably lighter (183g vs 230g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Moto G87
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+
What makes Motorola Moto G87 better?
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 183g vs 230g
- Cheaper at launch: $299 vs $760
- Better camera (53/100 vs 52/100)
- Better portability (76/100 vs 29/100)
What makes Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4244509 vs 581041
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 803
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 2047
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 5200 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 30W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 45/100)
- Longer battery life (93/100 vs 50/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 84/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Motorola Moto G87 vs the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ scores 26 points higher (81/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ leads (99/100 vs 45/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ leads (93/100 vs 50/100). Value score: Motorola Moto G87 — 48/100, Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ — 76/100; 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 11 Pro+ significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G87 (99/100 vs 45/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ is a bit better (93/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Moto G87 and the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ are nearly equal (53/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G87 (93/100 vs 50/100). In the "portability" category, the Motorola Moto G87 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ (76/100 vs 29/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Motorola Moto G87 | Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 6400 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 581041 | 4244509 | |
| Geekbench Single | 803 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2047 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1272x2772 | 1216x2688 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5200 mAh | 7500 mAh | |
| Charging | 30W | 120W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 12GB / 16GB / 24GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 5000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | — | |
| Protection | IP66 | — | |
| Dimensions | 164.5×77.3×7.3 mm | — | |
| Weight | 183 g | 230 g | |
| Launch price | $299 | $760 |
Camera comparison
Motorola Moto G87
- Main: 200MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Motorola Moto G87
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1272x2772
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2688
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Motorola Moto G87
- 5200 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- No wireless charging
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 80W
Overall performance score
We compared Motorola Moto G87 and Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ leads Motorola Moto G87 by 86.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $461. Motorola Moto G87 was $461 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G87 (99/100 vs 45/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ is a bit better (93/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Motorola Moto G87 and the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ are nearly equal (53/100 vs 52/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G87 (93/100 vs 50/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Motorola Moto G87 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ (76/100 vs 29/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Moto G87 or the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G87 by 26 points (81/100 vs 55/100).
What is the rating of the Motorola Moto G87 and the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+?
The Motorola Moto G87 has a MobileRank rating of 55/100, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ — 81/100.
Which is more powerful: the Motorola Moto G87 or the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ leads on performance (99/100 vs 45/100).
Should you choose the Motorola Moto G87 over the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.