Google Pixel 2 vs Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
The Google Pixel 2 (2017) runs on the Snapdragon 835, while the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $649 and $499. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads — 72/100 vs 30/100 (a 42-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 2700); the main camera is 12 MP vs 50 MP; the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is faster in AnTuTu (3,448,524 vs 438,016); the Google Pixel 2 is noticeably lighter (143g vs 215g).
Google Pixel 2
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
- Lighter: 143g vs 215g
- Better portability (85/100 vs 50/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3448524 vs 438016
- Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 427
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 1500
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 2700 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 11W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 60Hz
- Cheaper at launch: $499 vs $649
- Higher performance (93/100 vs 33/100)
- Better camera (35/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (68/100 vs 12/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 59/100)
Comparing the Google Pixel 2 vs the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air scores 42 points higher (72/100 vs 30/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads (93/100 vs 33/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads (35/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads (68/100 vs 12/100). Value score: Google Pixel 2 — 0/100, Nubia Red Magic 11 Air — 70/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 2 (93/100 vs 33/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 2 (93/100 vs 59/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air notably outperforms the Google Pixel 2 (35/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 2 (68/100 vs 12/100). In the "portability" category, the Google Pixel 2 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (85/100 vs 50/100).
| Specification | Google Pixel 2 | Nubia Red Magic 11 Air | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 835 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 438016 | 3448524 | |
| Geekbench Single | 427 | 3041 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1500 | 9494 | |
| Display | 5.0" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x1920 | 2688x1216 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 2700 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 11W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 8.0 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1800 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP67 | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 145.7×69.7×7.8 mm | 163.8×76.5×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 143 g | 215 g | |
| Launch price | $649 | $499 |
Google Pixel 2
- Main: 12MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Google Pixel 2
- 5.0" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x1920
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2688x1216
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Google Pixel 2
- 2700 mAh
- Wired: 11W
- No wireless charging
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
We compared Google Pixel 2 and Nubia Red Magic 11 Air, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads Google Pixel 2 by 87.3% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $150. Nubia Red Magic 11 Air was $150 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 2 (93/100 vs 33/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 2 (93/100 vs 59/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air notably outperforms the Google Pixel 2 (35/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 2 (68/100 vs 12/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Google Pixel 2 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (85/100 vs 50/100).
Which is better: the Google Pixel 2 or the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 2 by 42 points (72/100 vs 30/100).
What is the rating of the Google Pixel 2 and the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air?
The Google Pixel 2 has a MobileRank rating of 30/100, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air — 72/100.
Which has the better camera: the Google Pixel 2 or the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads on camera score (35/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Google Pixel 2 or the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads on performance (93/100 vs 33/100).
Should you choose the Google Pixel 2 over the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air?
The Google Pixel 2 is a better fit for everyday use. The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is a better fit for gamers and power users.