Motorola Moto G87 vs Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China)
The Motorola Moto G87 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6400, while the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $299 and $749. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) leads — 77/100 vs 55/100 (a 22-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 5200); the main camera is 200 MP vs 50 MP; the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) is faster in AnTuTu (3,950,082 vs 581,041); the Motorola Moto G87 is noticeably lighter (183g vs 230g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Moto G87
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China)
What makes Motorola Moto G87 better?
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 183g vs 230g
- Cheaper at launch: $299 vs $749
- Better camera (53/100 vs 52/100)
- Better portability (76/100 vs 31/100)
What makes Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3950082 vs 581041
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 803
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 2047
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 5200 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 30W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 45/100)
- Longer battery life (71/100 vs 50/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 84/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Motorola Moto G87 vs the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China), the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) scores 22 points higher (77/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) leads (98/100 vs 45/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) leads (71/100 vs 50/100). Value score: Motorola Moto G87 — 48/100, Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) — 68/100; 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 11S Pro (China) significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G87 (98/100 vs 45/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) is a bit better (93/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Moto G87 and the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) are nearly equal (53/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) notably outperforms the Motorola Moto G87 (71/100 vs 50/100). In the "portability" category, the Motorola Moto G87 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) (76/100 vs 31/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Motorola Moto G87 | Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 6400 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 581041 | 3950082 | |
| 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 | 8000 mAh | |
| Charging | 30W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 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 | IPX8 | |
| Dimensions | 164.5×77.3×7.3 mm | 163.8×76.5×8.9 mm | |
| Weight | 183 g | 230 g | |
| Launch price | $299 | $749 |
Camera comparison
Motorola Moto G87
- Main: 200MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China)
- 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 11S Pro (China)
- 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 11S Pro (China)
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Motorola Moto G87 and Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) leads Motorola Moto G87 by 85.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $450. Motorola Moto G87 was $450 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G87 (98/100 vs 45/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) is a bit better (93/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Motorola Moto G87 and the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) are nearly equal (53/100 vs 52/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) notably outperforms the Motorola Moto G87 (71/100 vs 50/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Motorola Moto G87 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) (76/100 vs 31/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Moto G87 or the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China)?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G87 by 22 points (77/100 vs 55/100).
What is the rating of the Motorola Moto G87 and the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China)?
The Motorola Moto G87 has a MobileRank rating of 55/100, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) — 77/100.
Which is more powerful: the Motorola Moto G87 or the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China)?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) leads on performance (98/100 vs 45/100).
Should you choose the Motorola Moto G87 over the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China)?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) is a better fit for gamers and power users.