Google Pixel 10a vs Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
The Google Pixel 10a (2026) runs on the Google Tensor G5, while the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; estimated prices are $449 and $499. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads — 63/100 vs 46/100 (a 17-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 4700); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is faster in AnTuTu (3,448,524 vs 1,400,792); the Google Pixel 10a is noticeably lighter (185g vs 215g).
Google Pixel 10a
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 185g vs 215g
- Cheaper: $449 vs $499
- Better camera (68/100 vs 31/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (68/100 vs 31/100)
- Better value for money (79/100 vs 75/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3448524 vs 1400792
- Better Geekbench Single: 3050 vs 2305
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9300 vs 6054
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 4700 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 23W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (74/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (65/100 vs 30/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 50/100)
Comparing the Google Pixel 10a vs the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air scores 17 points higher (63/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads (74/100 vs 30/100). In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 10a leads (68/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads (65/100 vs 30/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 10a (74/100 vs 30/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 10a (100/100 vs 50/100). In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 10a significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (68/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 10a (65/100 vs 30/100). In the "design" category, the Google Pixel 10a significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (68/100 vs 31/100). In the "value for money" category, the Google Pixel 10a and the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air are nearly equal (79/100 vs 75/100).
| Specification | Google Pixel 10a | Nubia Red Magic 11 Air | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Google Tensor G5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 1400792 | 3448524 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2305 | 3050 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6054 | 9300 | |
| Display | 6.3" OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 2688x1216 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 4700 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 23W | 80W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 134 | — | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3000 nits | 1800 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 153.9×73.0×9.0 mm | 163.8×76.5×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 185 g | 215 g | |
| Price | $449 | $499 |
Google Pixel 10a
- Main: 64MP f/1.89
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 13MP
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Google Pixel 10a
- 6.3" OLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2688x1216
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Google Pixel 10a
- 4700 mAh
- Wired: 23W
- No wireless charging
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
We compared Google Pixel 10a and Nubia Red Magic 11 Air, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads Google Pixel 10a by 59.4% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $50. Google Pixel 10a is cheaper by $50.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 10a (74/100 vs 30/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 10a (100/100 vs 50/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 10a significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (68/100 vs 31/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 10a (65/100 vs 30/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Google Pixel 10a significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (68/100 vs 31/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Google Pixel 10a and the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air are nearly equal (79/100 vs 75/100).
Which is better: the Google Pixel 10a or the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is noticeably better than the Google Pixel 10a — the overall rating gap is 17 points.
What is the rating of the Google Pixel 10a and the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air?
The Google Pixel 10a has a MobileRank rating of 46/100, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air — 63/100.
Which has the better camera: the Google Pixel 10a or the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air?
The Google Pixel 10a leads on camera score (68/100 vs 31/100).
Which is more powerful: the Google Pixel 10a or the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads on performance (74/100 vs 30/100).
Should you choose the Google Pixel 10a over the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air?
The Google Pixel 10a is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is a better fit for active users, budget-conscious buyers.