Motorola Moto X40 vs Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro

The Motorola Moto X40 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, while the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; estimated prices are $500 and $649. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads — 77/100 vs 53/100 (a 24-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 4600); the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro is faster in AnTuTu (4,416,758 vs 1,754,213); the Motorola Moto X40 is noticeably lighter (199g vs 230g).

The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto X40 by 24 points (77/100 vs 53/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Moto X40
Performance 30
Display 100
Camera 62
Battery 51
Design 51
Value for money 75
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro
Performance 97
Display 100
Camera 47
Battery 82
Design 12
Value for money 65
What makes Motorola Moto X40 better?
  • Faster charging: 125W vs 80W
  • Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 144Hz
  • Lighter: 199g vs 230g
  • Cheaper: $500 vs $649

  • Better camera (62/100 vs 47/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (51/100 vs 12/100)
  • Better value for money (75/100 vs 65/100)
What makes Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 4416758 vs 1754213
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 2004
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 5311
  • Bigger battery: 7500 vs 4600 mAh

  • Higher performance (97/100 vs 30/100)
  • Longer battery life (82/100 vs 51/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Motorola Moto X40 vs the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro scores 24 points higher (77/100 vs 53/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads (97/100 vs 30/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Moto X40 leads (62/100 vs 47/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads (82/100 vs 51/100). In the "value for money" category, the Motorola Moto X40 leads (75/100 vs 65/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto X40 (97/100 vs 30/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Motorola Moto X40 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (62/100 vs 47/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto X40 (82/100 vs 51/100). In the "design" category, the Motorola Moto X40 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (51/100 vs 12/100). In the "value for money" category, the Motorola Moto X40 is a bit better (75/100 vs 65/100).

Motorola Moto X40: The Motorola Moto X40 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro: The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.
Specs comparison
Specification Motorola Moto X40 Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
AnTuTu 1754213 4416758
Geekbench Single 2004 3640
Geekbench Multi 5311 11033
Display 6.7" OLED 6.8" AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2400 1216x2688
Refresh rate 165 Hz 144 Hz
Battery 4600 mAh 7500 mAh
Charging 125W 80W
Wireless charging 0W 80W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 12 MP 0 MP
Front camera 60 MP 16 MP
RAM 8GB / 12GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB / 512GB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 13, MYUI 5.0 Android 16
Brightness (peak) 1800 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68 IPX8
Dimensions 161.2×74.0×8.6 mm 163.8×76.5×8.9 mm
Weight 199 g 230 g
Price $500 $649
Camera comparison
Motorola Moto X40
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 12MP
  • Front: 60MP
62
camera
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Front: 16MP
47
camera
Display comparison
Motorola Moto X40
  • 6.7" OLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 165 Hz
100
display
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1216x2688
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Motorola Moto X40
  • 4600 mAh
  • Wired: 125W
  • No wireless charging
51
battery
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro
  • 7500 mAh
  • Wired: 80W
  • Wireless: 80W
82
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Motorola Moto X40 and Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Motorola Moto X40 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2
53/100
1754213 AnTuTu
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
77/100 +60.3%
4416758 AnTuTu

Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads Motorola Moto X40 by 60.3% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Motorola Moto X40
$500
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro
$649

Price difference: $149. Motorola Moto X40 is cheaper by $149.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto X40 (97/100 vs 30/100).

display

In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.

camera

In the "camera" category, the Motorola Moto X40 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (62/100 vs 47/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto X40 (82/100 vs 51/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Motorola Moto X40 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (51/100 vs 12/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Motorola Moto X40 is a bit better (75/100 vs 65/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Moto X40 or the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro?

The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto X40 by 24 points (77/100 vs 53/100).

What is the rating of the Motorola Moto X40 and the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro?

The Motorola Moto X40 has a MobileRank rating of 53/100, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro — 77/100.

Which has the better camera: the Motorola Moto X40 or the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro?

The Motorola Moto X40 leads on camera score (62/100 vs 47/100).

Which is more powerful: the Motorola Moto X40 or the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro?

The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads on performance (97/100 vs 30/100).

Should you choose the Motorola Moto X40 over the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro?

The Motorola Moto X40 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.