Google Pixel 2 XL vs Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro

The Google Pixel 2 XL (2017) runs on the Snapdragon 835, while the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $849 and $660. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro leads — 80/100 vs 30/100 (a 50-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 3520); the main camera is 12 MP vs 50 MP; the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (4,005,248 vs 438,016); the Google Pixel 2 XL is noticeably lighter (175g vs 230g).

The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 2 XL by 50 points (80/100 vs 30/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Google Pixel 2 XL
Performance 33
Display 66
Camera 10
Battery 12
Portability 75
Value for money 0
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro
Performance 98
Display 93
Camera 52
Battery 86
Portability 31
Value for money 72
What makes Google Pixel 2 XL better?
  • Lighter: 175g vs 230g

  • Better portability (75/100 vs 31/100)
What makes Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 4005248 vs 438016
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 427
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 1500
  • Bigger battery: 8000 vs 3520 mAh
  • Faster charging: 80W vs 11W
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 60Hz
  • Cheaper at launch: $660 vs $849

  • Higher performance (98/100 vs 33/100)
  • Better camera (52/100 vs 10/100)
  • Longer battery life (86/100 vs 12/100)
  • Better display (93/100 vs 66/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Google Pixel 2 XL vs the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro scores 50 points higher (80/100 vs 30/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro leads (98/100 vs 33/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro leads (52/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro leads (86/100 vs 12/100). Value score: Google Pixel 2 XL — 0/100, Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro — 72/100; 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 Pro significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 2 XL (98/100 vs 33/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro notably outperforms the Google Pixel 2 XL (93/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 2 XL (52/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 2 XL (86/100 vs 12/100). In the "portability" category, the Google Pixel 2 XL significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (75/100 vs 31/100).

Google Pixel 2 XL: The Google Pixel 2 XL is a better fit for everyday use.
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro: The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.
Specs comparison
Specification Google Pixel 2 XL Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro
Processor Snapdragon 835 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
AnTuTu 438016 4005248
Geekbench Single 427 3640
Geekbench Multi 1500 11033
Display 6.0" P-OLED 6.8" AMOLED
Resolution 1440x2880 1216x2688
Refresh rate 60 Hz 144 Hz
Battery 3520 mAh 8000 mAh
Charging 11W 80W
Wireless charging 0W 80W
Main camera 12 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 50 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 IPX8
Dimensions 157.9×76.7×7.9 mm 163.8×76.5×8.9 mm
Weight 175 g 230 g
Launch price $849 $660
Camera comparison
Google Pixel 2 XL
  • Main: 12MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 8MP
10
camera
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Front: 16MP
52
camera
Display comparison
Google Pixel 2 XL
  • 6.0" P-OLED
  • Resolution: 1440x2880
  • Refresh rate: 60 Hz
66
display
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1216x2688
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
93
display
Battery and charging
Google Pixel 2 XL
  • 3520 mAh
  • Wired: 11W
  • No wireless charging
12
battery
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro
  • 8000 mAh
  • NanoReview test: web browsing 14:36 hrs, total 33:56 hrs
  • Wired: 80W
  • Wireless: 80W
86
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Google Pixel 2 XL and Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Google Pixel 2 XL Snapdragon 835
30/100
438016 AnTuTu
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
80/100 +89.1%
4005248 AnTuTu

Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro leads Google Pixel 2 XL by 89.1% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Google Pixel 2 XL
$849
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro
$660

Launch price difference: $189. Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro was $189 cheaper at launch.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 2 XL (98/100 vs 33/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro notably outperforms the Google Pixel 2 XL (93/100 vs 66/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 2 XL (52/100 vs 10/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 2 XL (86/100 vs 12/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Google Pixel 2 XL significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (75/100 vs 31/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Google Pixel 2 XL or the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro?

The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 2 XL by 50 points (80/100 vs 30/100).

What is the rating of the Google Pixel 2 XL and the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro?

The Google Pixel 2 XL has a MobileRank rating of 30/100, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro — 80/100.

Which has the better camera: the Google Pixel 2 XL or the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro?

The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro leads on camera score (52/100 vs 10/100).

Which is more powerful: the Google Pixel 2 XL or the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro?

The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro leads on performance (98/100 vs 33/100).

Should you choose the Google Pixel 2 XL over the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro?

The Google Pixel 2 XL is a better fit for everyday use. The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.