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 — 72/100 vs 61/100 (a 11-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 1,757,044); the Motorola Moto X40 is noticeably lighter (199g vs 228g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Moto X40
Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro
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 1757044
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 4600 mAh
- Overall rating 61/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Motorola Moto X40 vs the Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro, the Motorola Moto X40 scores 11 points higher (72/100 vs 61/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Moto X40 leads (65/100 vs 35/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 76/100. 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).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Motorola Moto X40 | Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | |
| AnTuTu | 1757044 | 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/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 60MP
Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.88
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Motorola Moto X40
- 6.7" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2480x1116
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Motorola Moto X40
- 4600 mAh
- Wired: 125W
- Wireless: 15W
Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Motorola Moto X40 and Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro leads Motorola Moto X40 by 3.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Motorola Moto X40
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performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 76/100.
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 11 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 72/100, 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.