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 — 81/100 vs 72/100 (a 9-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 (4,701,314 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 80W
- 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: 4701314 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 (88/100 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 9 points higher (81/100 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 (88/100 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 notably outperforms the Motorola Moto X40 (88/100 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 | 4701314 | |
| 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 | 80W | |
| 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: 80W
- 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 62.6% 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 notably outperforms the Motorola Moto X40 (88/100 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 edges out the Motorola Moto X40 by just 9 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
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 — 81/100.
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.