Google Pixel 11a vs Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
The Google Pixel 11a (2026) runs on the Google Tensor G6, while the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads — 73/100 vs 65/100 (a 8-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5100); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is faster in AnTuTu (3,265,219 vs 1,933,536).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Google Pixel 11a
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
What makes Google Pixel 11a better?
- Better camera (36/100 vs 35/100)
What makes Nubia Red Magic 11 Air better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3265219 vs 1933536
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 2755
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 7563
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5100 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 30W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 83/100)
- Longer battery life (76/100 vs 54/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 82/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Google Pixel 11a vs the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air scores 8 points higher (73/100 vs 65/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads (76/100 vs 54/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is a bit better (92/100 vs 83/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is a bit better (93/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 11a and the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air are nearly equal (36/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air notably outperforms the Google Pixel 11a (76/100 vs 54/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Google Pixel 11a | Nubia Red Magic 11 Air | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Google Tensor G6 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 1933536 | 3265219 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2755 | 3013 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 7563 | 9287 | |
| Display | 6.3" OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2424 | 2688x1216 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5100 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 30W | 120W | |
| Wireless charging | 10W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | — | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 17 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3350 nits | 1800 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | — | 163.8×76.5×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | — | 215 g | |
| Launch price | — | $499 |
Camera comparison
Google Pixel 11a
- Main: 48MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: —
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Google Pixel 11a
- 6.3" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2424
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2688x1216
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Google Pixel 11a
- 5100 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- Wireless: 10W
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Google Pixel 11a and Nubia Red Magic 11 Air, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads Google Pixel 11a by 40.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Google Pixel 11a
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is a bit better (92/100 vs 83/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is a bit better (93/100 vs 82/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 11a and the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air are nearly equal (36/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air notably outperforms the Google Pixel 11a (76/100 vs 54/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Google Pixel 11a or the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air edges out the Google Pixel 11a by just 8 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Google Pixel 11a and the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air?
The Google Pixel 11a has a MobileRank rating of 65/100, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air — 73/100.
Which is more powerful: the Google Pixel 11a or the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads on performance (92/100 vs 83/100).
Should you choose the Google Pixel 11a over the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air?
The Google Pixel 11a is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.