Motorola Moto X40 vs Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro

The Motorola Moto X40 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, while the Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Moto X40 leads — 71/100 vs 61/100 (a 10-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 4600); the Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (1,825,719 vs 1,754,213); the Motorola Moto X40 is noticeably lighter (199g vs 228g).

The Motorola Moto X40 is noticeably better than the Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro — the overall rating gap is 10 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Moto X40
Performance 75
Display 89
Camera 65
Battery 64
Portability 53
Value for money
Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro
Performance 76
Display 80
Camera 35
Battery 60
Portability 33
Value for money 34
What makes Motorola Moto X40 better?
  • Faster charging: 125W vs 65W
  • Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
  • Lighter: 199g vs 228g

  • Better camera (65/100 vs 35/100)
  • Longer battery life (64/100 vs 60/100)
  • Better display (89/100 vs 80/100)
  • Better portability (53/100 vs 33/100)
What makes Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 1825719 vs 1754213
  • Bigger battery: 6000 vs 4600 mAh

  • Higher performance (76/100 vs 75/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Motorola Moto X40 vs the Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro, the Motorola Moto X40 scores 10 points higher (71/100 vs 61/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Moto X40 leads (65/100 vs 35/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro and the Motorola Moto X40 are nearly equal (76/100 vs 75/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Moto X40 is a bit better (89/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Moto X40 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro (65/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Moto X40 and the Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro are nearly equal (64/100 vs 60/100). In the "portability" category, the Motorola Moto X40 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro (53/100 vs 33/100).

Motorola Moto X40: The Motorola Moto X40 is a better fit for active users.
Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro: The Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro is a better fit for active users.
Specs comparison
Specification Motorola Moto X40 Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2
AnTuTu 1754213 1825719
Geekbench Single 2004 2004
Geekbench Multi 5311 5311
Display 6.7" OLED 6.8" AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2400 2480x1116
Refresh rate 165 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 4600 mAh 6000 mAh
Charging 125W 65W
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 8GB / 12GB / 16GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB / 512GB 128GB / 256GB / 512GB
OS Android 13, MYUI 5.0 Android 13
Brightness (peak) 1300 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68
Dimensions 161.2×74.0×8.6 mm 164.0×76.4×8.9 mm
Weight 199 g 228 g
Launch price $649
Camera comparison
Motorola Moto X40
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 12MP
  • Front: 60MP
65
camera
Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro
  • Main: 50MP f/1.88
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
35
camera
Display comparison
Motorola Moto X40
  • 6.7" OLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 165 Hz
89
display
Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2480x1116
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
80
display
Battery and charging
Motorola Moto X40
  • 4600 mAh
  • Wired: 125W
  • Wireless: 15W
64
battery
Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro
  • 6000 mAh
  • Wired: 65W
  • No wireless charging
60
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Motorola Moto X40 and Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Motorola Moto X40 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2
71/100
1754213 AnTuTu
Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2
61/100 +3.9%
1825719 AnTuTu

Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro leads Motorola Moto X40 by 3.9% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Motorola Moto X40
Price unknown
Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro
$649
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro and the Motorola Moto X40 are nearly equal (76/100 vs 75/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Motorola Moto X40 is a bit better (89/100 vs 80/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Motorola Moto X40 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro (65/100 vs 35/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Motorola Moto X40 and the Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro are nearly equal (64/100 vs 60/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Motorola Moto X40 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro (53/100 vs 33/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Moto X40 or the Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro?

The Motorola Moto X40 is noticeably better than the Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro — the overall rating gap is 10 points.

What is the rating of the Motorola Moto X40 and the Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro?

The Motorola Moto X40 has a MobileRank rating of 71/100, the Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro — 61/100.

Which has the better camera: the Motorola Moto X40 or the Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro?

The Motorola Moto X40 leads on camera score (65/100 vs 35/100).

Should you choose the Motorola Moto X40 over the Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro?

The Motorola Moto X40 is a better fit for active users. The Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro is a better fit for active users.