Motorola Razr Fold vs Nubia Red Magic 5G
The Motorola Razr Fold (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5, while the Nubia Red Magic 5G (2020) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 865; launch prices were $1799 and $579. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Razr Fold leads — 83/100 vs 54/100 (a 29-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola Razr Fold has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Motorola Razr Fold is faster in AnTuTu (3,057,215 vs 978,910); the Nubia Red Magic 5G is noticeably lighter (218g vs 285g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Razr Fold
Nubia Red Magic 5G
What makes Motorola Razr Fold better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3057215 vs 978910
- Better Geekbench Single: 2833 vs 1169
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9119 vs 3191
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 68W vs 55W
- Higher performance (90/100 vs 59/100)
- Better camera (91/100 vs 41/100)
- Longer battery life (68/100 vs 40/100)
- Better portability (52/100 vs 32/100)
What makes Nubia Red Magic 5G better?
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 218g vs 285g
- Cheaper at launch: $579 vs $1799
- Better display (89/100 vs 81/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Motorola Razr Fold vs the Nubia Red Magic 5G, the Motorola Razr Fold scores 29 points higher (83/100 vs 54/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Razr Fold leads (90/100 vs 59/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Razr Fold leads (91/100 vs 41/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Razr Fold leads (68/100 vs 40/100). Value score: Motorola Razr Fold — 74/100, Nubia Red Magic 5G — 24/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Motorola Razr Fold significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 5G (90/100 vs 59/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 5G is a bit better (89/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Razr Fold significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 5G (91/100 vs 41/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Razr Fold notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 5G (68/100 vs 40/100). In the "portability" category, the Motorola Razr Fold notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 5G (52/100 vs 32/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Motorola Razr Fold | Nubia Red Magic 5G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 | |
| AnTuTu | 3057215 | 978910 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2833 | 1169 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9119 | 3191 | |
| Display | 8.1" LTPO AMOLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2480x2200 | 2340x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 68W | 55W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 164 | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 10 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 10 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6200 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IPX9 | — | |
| Dimensions | 160.1×144.5×4.7 mm | 168.6×78.0×9.8 mm | |
| Weight | 285 g | 218 g | |
| Launch price | $1799 | $579 |
Camera comparison
Motorola Razr Fold
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 32MP
Nubia Red Magic 5G
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Motorola Razr Fold
- 8.1" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2480x2200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nubia Red Magic 5G
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Motorola Razr Fold
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 68W
- Wireless: 50W
Nubia Red Magic 5G
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 55W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Motorola Razr Fold and Nubia Red Magic 5G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Motorola Razr Fold leads Nubia Red Magic 5G by 212.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $1220. Nubia Red Magic 5G was $1220 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Motorola Razr Fold significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 5G (90/100 vs 59/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 5G is a bit better (89/100 vs 81/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Motorola Razr Fold significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 5G (91/100 vs 41/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Motorola Razr Fold notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 5G (68/100 vs 40/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Motorola Razr Fold notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 5G (52/100 vs 32/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Razr Fold or the Nubia Red Magic 5G?
The Motorola Razr Fold significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 5G by 29 points (83/100 vs 54/100).
What is the rating of the Motorola Razr Fold and the Nubia Red Magic 5G?
The Motorola Razr Fold has a MobileRank rating of 83/100, the Nubia Red Magic 5G — 54/100.
Which has the better camera: the Motorola Razr Fold or the Nubia Red Magic 5G?
The Motorola Razr Fold leads on camera score (91/100 vs 41/100).
Which is more powerful: the Motorola Razr Fold or the Nubia Red Magic 5G?
The Motorola Razr Fold leads on performance (90/100 vs 59/100).
Should you choose the Motorola Razr Fold over the Nubia Red Magic 5G?
The Motorola Razr Fold is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts.