Motorola Moto S50 vs Nubia Red Magic 11 Air

The Motorola Moto S50 (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7300, 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 56/100 (a 16-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 4310); the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is faster in AnTuTu (3,448,524 vs 877,641); the Motorola Moto S50 is noticeably lighter (170g vs 215g).

The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is noticeably better than the Motorola Moto S50 — the overall rating gap is 16 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Moto S50
Performance 55
Display 85
Camera 46
Battery 46
Portability 75
Value for money
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
Performance 93
Display 93
Camera 35
Battery 68
Portability 50
Value for money 70
What makes Motorola Moto S50 better?
  • Lighter: 170g vs 215g

  • Better camera (46/100 vs 35/100)
  • Better portability (75/100 vs 50/100)
What makes Nubia Red Magic 11 Air better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3448524 vs 877641
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 1011
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 2813
  • Bigger battery: 7000 vs 4310 mAh
  • Faster charging: 80W vs 68W
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz

  • Higher performance (93/100 vs 55/100)
  • Longer battery life (68/100 vs 46/100)
  • Better display (93/100 vs 85/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Motorola Moto S50 vs the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air scores 16 points higher (72/100 vs 56/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads (93/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Moto S50 leads (46/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads (68/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto S50 (93/100 vs 55/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is a bit better (93/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Moto S50 is a bit better (46/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air notably outperforms the Motorola Moto S50 (68/100 vs 46/100). In the "portability" category, the Motorola Moto S50 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (75/100 vs 50/100).

Motorola Moto S50: The Motorola Moto S50 is a better fit for everyday use.
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air: The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is a better fit for gamers and power users.
Specs comparison
Specification Motorola Moto S50 Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
AnTuTu 877641 3448524
Geekbench Single 1011 3041
Geekbench Multi 2813 9494
Display 6.4" LTPO P-OLED 6.8" AMOLED
Resolution 1272x2670 2688x1216
Refresh rate 120 Hz 144 Hz
Battery 4310 mAh 7000 mAh
Charging 68W 80W
Wireless charging 15W 0W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 13 MP 8 MP
Telephoto 10 MP 0 MP
Front camera 32 MP 16 MP
RAM 12GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB 256GB / 512GB
OS Android 14 Android 16
Brightness (peak) 3000 nits 1800 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68 IP54
Dimensions 154.1×71.2×8.1 mm 163.8×76.5×8.0 mm
Weight 170 g 215 g
Launch price $499
Camera comparison
Motorola Moto S50
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 13MP
  • Telephoto: 10MP
  • Front: 32MP
46
camera
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
  • Main: 50MP f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
35
camera
Display comparison
Motorola Moto S50
  • 6.4" LTPO P-OLED
  • Resolution: 1272x2670
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
85
display
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2688x1216
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
93
display
Battery and charging
Motorola Moto S50
  • 4310 mAh
  • Wired: 68W
  • Wireless: 15W
46
battery
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
  • 7000 mAh
  • Wired: 80W
  • No wireless charging
68
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Motorola Moto S50 and Nubia Red Magic 11 Air, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Motorola Moto S50 MediaTek Dimensity 7300
56/100
877641 AnTuTu
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
72/100 +74.6%
3448524 AnTuTu

Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads Motorola Moto S50 by 74.6% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Motorola Moto S50
Price unknown
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
$499
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto S50 (93/100 vs 55/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is a bit better (93/100 vs 85/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Motorola Moto S50 is a bit better (46/100 vs 35/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air notably outperforms the Motorola Moto S50 (68/100 vs 46/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Motorola Moto S50 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (75/100 vs 50/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Moto S50 or the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air?

The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is noticeably better than the Motorola Moto S50 — the overall rating gap is 16 points.

What is the rating of the Motorola Moto S50 and the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air?

The Motorola Moto S50 has a MobileRank rating of 56/100, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air — 72/100.

Which has the better camera: the Motorola Moto S50 or the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air?

The Motorola Moto S50 leads on camera score (46/100 vs 35/100).

Which is more powerful: the Motorola Moto S50 or the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air?

The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads on performance (93/100 vs 55/100).

Should you choose the Motorola Moto S50 over the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air?

The Motorola Moto S50 is a better fit for everyday use. The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is a better fit for gamers and power users.