Motorola Moto X40 vs Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+
The Motorola Moto X40 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, 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 — 83/100 vs 72/100 (a 11-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ has the bigger battery (8400 mAh vs 4600); the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ is faster in AnTuTu (5,195,978 vs 1,757,044); the Motorola Moto X40 is noticeably lighter (199g vs 223g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Moto X40
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+
What makes Motorola Moto X40 better?
- Faster charging: 125W vs 120W
- Lighter: 199g vs 223g
- Better camera (65/100 vs 52/100)
- Better portability (53/100 vs 39/100)
What makes Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5195978 vs 1757044
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 2004
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 5311
- Bigger battery: 8400 vs 4600 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 165Hz
- Faster wireless charging: 80W vs 15W
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 76/100)
- Longer battery life (97/100 vs 64/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 89/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Motorola Moto X40 vs the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ scores 11 points higher (83/100 vs 72/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ leads (100/100 vs 76/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Moto X40 leads (65/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ leads (97/100 vs 64/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ notably outperforms the Motorola Moto X40 (100/100 vs 76/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ and the Motorola Moto X40 are nearly equal (93/100 vs 89/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Moto X40 is a bit better (65/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto X40 (97/100 vs 64/100). In the "portability" category, the Motorola Moto X40 is a bit better (53/100 vs 39/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Motorola Moto X40 | Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 1757044 | 5195978 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2004 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 5311 | 12873 | |
| Display | 6.7" OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1216x2688 | |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz | 185 Hz | |
| Battery | 4600 mAh | 8400 mAh | |
| Charging | 125W | 120W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 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 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 5000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 161.2×74.0×8.6 mm | 163.0×76.0×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 199 g | 223 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Motorola Moto X40
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 60MP
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Motorola Moto X40
- 6.7" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2688
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Battery and charging
Motorola Moto X40
- 4600 mAh
- Wired: 125W
- Wireless: 15W
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 80W
Overall performance score
We compared Motorola Moto X40 and Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ leads Motorola Moto X40 by 66.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ notably outperforms the Motorola Moto X40 (100/100 vs 76/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ and the Motorola Moto X40 are nearly equal (93/100 vs 89/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Motorola Moto X40 is a bit better (65/100 vs 52/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto X40 (97/100 vs 64/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Motorola Moto X40 is a bit better (53/100 vs 39/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Moto X40 or the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ is noticeably better than the Motorola Moto X40 — the overall rating gap is 11 points.
What is the rating of the Motorola Moto X40 and the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+?
The Motorola Moto X40 has a MobileRank rating of 72/100, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ — 83/100.
Which has the better camera: the Motorola Moto X40 or the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+?
The Motorola Moto X40 leads on camera score (65/100 vs 52/100).
Which is more powerful: the Motorola Moto X40 or the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ leads on performance (100/100 vs 76/100).
Should you choose the Motorola Moto X40 over the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+?
The Motorola Moto X40 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.