Motorola Moto S30 Pro vs Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
The Motorola Moto S30 Pro (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888+ 5G, 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 59/100 (a 22-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro has the bigger battery (8400 mAh vs 4400); the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (4,701,314 vs 1,208,784); the Motorola Moto S30 Pro is noticeably lighter (172g vs 223g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Moto S30 Pro
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
What makes Motorola Moto S30 Pro better?
- Lighter: 172g vs 223g
- Better portability (81/100 vs 39/100)
What makes Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4701314 vs 1208784
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 1605
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 3996
- Bigger battery: 8400 vs 4400 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 68W
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 144Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 66/100)
- Better camera (52/100 vs 42/100)
- Longer battery life (88/100 vs 40/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 90/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Motorola Moto S30 Pro vs the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro scores 22 points higher (81/100 vs 59/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads (100/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads (52/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads (88/100 vs 40/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto S30 Pro (100/100 vs 66/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro and the Motorola Moto S30 Pro are nearly equal (93/100 vs 90/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro is a bit better (52/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto S30 Pro (88/100 vs 40/100). In the "portability" category, the Motorola Moto S30 Pro significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro (81/100 vs 39/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Motorola Moto S30 Pro | Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888+ 5G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 1208784 | 4701314 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1605 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3996 | 12873 | |
| Display | 6.5" P-OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1216x2688 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 185 Hz | |
| Battery | 4400 mAh | 8400 mAh | |
| Charging | 68W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 12, MYUI 4.0 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 5000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 158.5×71.2×7.5 mm | 163.0×76.0×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 172 g | 223 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Motorola Moto S30 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 32MP
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Motorola Moto S30 Pro
- 6.5" P-OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2688
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Battery and charging
Motorola Moto S30 Pro
- 4400 mAh
- Wired: 68W
- No wireless charging
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 80W
Overall performance score
We compared Motorola Moto S30 Pro and Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads Motorola Moto S30 Pro by 74.3% 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 S30 Pro (100/100 vs 66/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro and the Motorola Moto S30 Pro are nearly equal (93/100 vs 90/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro is a bit better (52/100 vs 42/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto S30 Pro (88/100 vs 40/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Motorola Moto S30 Pro significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro (81/100 vs 39/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Moto S30 Pro or the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto S30 Pro by 22 points (81/100 vs 59/100).
What is the rating of the Motorola Moto S30 Pro and the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro?
The Motorola Moto S30 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 59/100, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro — 81/100.
Which has the better camera: the Motorola Moto S30 Pro or the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads on camera score (52/100 vs 42/100).
Which is more powerful: the Motorola Moto S30 Pro or the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads on performance (100/100 vs 66/100).
Should you choose the Motorola Moto S30 Pro over the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro?
The Motorola Moto S30 Pro is a better fit for active users. The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.