Motorola Moto X40 vs Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
The Motorola Moto X40 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, 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 71/100 (a 1-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 4600); the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is faster in AnTuTu (3,448,524 vs 1,754,213); the Motorola Moto X40 is noticeably lighter (199g vs 215g).
Motorola Moto X40
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
- Faster charging: 125W vs 80W
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 144Hz
- Lighter: 199g vs 215g
- Better camera (65/100 vs 35/100)
- Better portability (53/100 vs 50/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3448524 vs 1754213
- Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 2004
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 5311
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 4600 mAh
- Higher performance (93/100 vs 75/100)
- Longer battery life (68/100 vs 64/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 89/100)
Comparing the Motorola Moto X40 vs the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air scores 1 points higher (72/100 vs 71/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads (93/100 vs 75/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Moto X40 leads (65/100 vs 35/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air notably outperforms the Motorola Moto X40 (93/100 vs 75/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air and the Motorola Moto X40 are nearly equal (93/100 vs 89/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Moto X40 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (65/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air and the Motorola Moto X40 are nearly equal (68/100 vs 64/100). In the "portability" category, the Motorola Moto X40 and the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air are nearly equal (53/100 vs 50/100).
| Specification | Motorola Moto X40 | Nubia Red Magic 11 Air | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 1754213 | 3448524 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2004 | 3041 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 5311 | 9494 | |
| Display | 6.7" OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 2688x1216 | |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 4600 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 125W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 60 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 13, MYUI 5.0 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1800 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 161.2×74.0×8.6 mm | 163.8×76.5×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 199 g | 215 g | |
| Launch price | — | $499 |
Motorola Moto X40
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 60MP
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Motorola Moto X40
- 6.7" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2688x1216
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Motorola Moto X40
- 4600 mAh
- Wired: 125W
- Wireless: 15W
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
We compared Motorola Moto X40 and Nubia Red Magic 11 Air, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads Motorola Moto X40 by 49.1% in our overall performance rating.
Motorola Moto X40
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In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air notably outperforms the Motorola Moto X40 (93/100 vs 75/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air and the Motorola Moto X40 are nearly equal (93/100 vs 89/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Motorola Moto X40 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (65/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air and the Motorola Moto X40 are nearly equal (68/100 vs 64/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Motorola Moto X40 and the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air are nearly equal (53/100 vs 50/100).
Which is better: the Motorola Moto X40 or the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air edges out the Motorola Moto X40 by just 1 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Motorola Moto X40 and the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air?
The Motorola Moto X40 has a MobileRank rating of 71/100, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air — 72/100.
Which has the better camera: the Motorola Moto X40 or the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air?
The Motorola Moto X40 leads on camera score (65/100 vs 35/100).
Which is more powerful: the Motorola Moto X40 or the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads on performance (93/100 vs 75/100).
Should you choose the Motorola Moto X40 over the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air?
The Motorola Moto X40 is a better fit for active users. The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is a better fit for gamers and power users.