Motorola S50 Neo vs Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
The Motorola S50 Neo (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 3, 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 51/100 (a 30-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro has the bigger battery (8400 mAh vs 5000); the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (4,701,314 vs 617,626); the Motorola S50 Neo is noticeably lighter (171g vs 223g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola S50 Neo
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
What makes Motorola S50 Neo better?
- Lighter: 171g vs 223g
- Better portability (80/100 vs 39/100)
What makes Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4701314 vs 617626
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 938
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 2183
- Bigger battery: 8400 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 30W
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 48/100)
- Better camera (52/100 vs 40/100)
- Longer battery life (88/100 vs 45/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 79/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Motorola S50 Neo vs the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro scores 30 points higher (81/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads (100/100 vs 48/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads (52/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads (88/100 vs 45/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Motorola S50 Neo (100/100 vs 48/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro is a bit better (93/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro is a bit better (52/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Motorola S50 Neo (88/100 vs 45/100). In the "portability" category, the Motorola S50 Neo significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro (80/100 vs 39/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Motorola S50 Neo | Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 617626 | 4701314 | |
| Geekbench Single | 938 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2183 | 12873 | |
| Display | 6.7" P-OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1216x2688 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 185 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 8400 mAh | |
| Charging | 30W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 14 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1600 nits | 5000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 161.9×73.1×7.6 mm | 163.0×76.0×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 171 g | 223 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Motorola S50 Neo
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Motorola S50 Neo
- 6.7" P-OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2688
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Battery and charging
Motorola S50 Neo
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- No wireless charging
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 80W
Overall performance score
We compared Motorola S50 Neo and Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads Motorola S50 Neo by 86.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Motorola S50 Neo (100/100 vs 48/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro is a bit better (93/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro is a bit better (52/100 vs 40/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Motorola S50 Neo (88/100 vs 45/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Motorola S50 Neo significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro (80/100 vs 39/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola S50 Neo or the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Motorola S50 Neo by 30 points (81/100 vs 51/100).
What is the rating of the Motorola S50 Neo and the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro?
The Motorola S50 Neo has a MobileRank rating of 51/100, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro — 81/100.
Which has the better camera: the Motorola S50 Neo or the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads on camera score (52/100 vs 40/100).
Which is more powerful: the Motorola S50 Neo or the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads on performance (100/100 vs 48/100).
Should you choose the Motorola S50 Neo over the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.