Motorola Moto G87 vs Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
The Motorola Moto G87 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6400, 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 55/100 (a 26-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro has the bigger battery (8400 mAh vs 5200); the main camera is 200 MP vs 50 MP; the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (4,701,314 vs 581,041); the Motorola Moto G87 is noticeably lighter (183g vs 223g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Moto G87
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
What makes Motorola Moto G87 better?
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 183g vs 223g
- Better camera (53/100 vs 52/100)
- Better portability (76/100 vs 39/100)
What makes Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4701314 vs 581041
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 803
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 2047
- Bigger battery: 8400 vs 5200 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 30W
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 45/100)
- Longer battery life (88/100 vs 50/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 84/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Motorola Moto G87 vs the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro scores 26 points higher (81/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads (100/100 vs 45/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads (88/100 vs 50/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G87 (100/100 vs 45/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro is a bit better (93/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Moto G87 and the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro are nearly equal (53/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G87 (88/100 vs 50/100). In the "portability" category, the Motorola Moto G87 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro (76/100 vs 39/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Motorola Moto G87 | Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 6400 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 581041 | 4701314 | |
| Geekbench Single | 803 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2047 | 12873 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1272x2772 | 1216x2688 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 185 Hz | |
| Battery | 5200 mAh | 8400 mAh | |
| Charging | 30W | 80W | |
| 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 | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 5000 nits | 5000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP66 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 164.5×77.3×7.3 mm | 163.0×76.0×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 183 g | 223 g | |
| Launch price | $299 | — |
Camera comparison
Motorola Moto G87
- Main: 200MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Nubia Red Magic 12 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 12 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2688
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Battery and charging
Motorola Moto G87
- 5200 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- No wireless charging
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 80W
Overall performance score
We compared Motorola Moto G87 and Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads Motorola Moto G87 by 87.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G87 (100/100 vs 45/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro is a bit better (93/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Motorola Moto G87 and the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro are nearly equal (53/100 vs 52/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G87 (88/100 vs 50/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Motorola Moto G87 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro (76/100 vs 39/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Moto G87 or the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 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 12 Pro?
The Motorola Moto G87 has a MobileRank rating of 55/100, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro — 81/100.
Which is more powerful: the Motorola Moto G87 or the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads on performance (100/100 vs 45/100).
Should you choose the Motorola Moto G87 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.