Google Pixel 2 XL vs Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro
The Google Pixel 2 XL (2017) runs on the Snapdragon 835, while the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $849 and $649. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads — 80/100 vs 30/100 (a 50-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 3520); the main camera is 12 MP vs 50 MP; the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro is faster in AnTuTu (4,416,758 vs 438,016); the Google Pixel 2 XL is noticeably lighter (175g vs 230g).
Google Pixel 2 XL
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro
- Lighter: 175g vs 230g
- Better portability (75/100 vs 31/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 4416758 vs 438016
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 427
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 1500
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 3520 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 11W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 60Hz
- Cheaper at launch: $649 vs $849
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 33/100)
- Better camera (52/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (84/100 vs 12/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 66/100)
Comparing the Google Pixel 2 XL vs the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro scores 50 points higher (80/100 vs 30/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads (99/100 vs 33/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads (52/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads (84/100 vs 12/100). Value score: Google Pixel 2 XL — 0/100, Nubia Red Magic 11S 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 11S Pro significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 2 XL (99/100 vs 33/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro notably outperforms the Google Pixel 2 XL (93/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 2 XL (52/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 2 XL (84/100 vs 12/100). In the "portability" category, the Google Pixel 2 XL significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (75/100 vs 31/100).
| Specification | Google Pixel 2 XL | Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 835 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 438016 | 4416758 | |
| 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 | 7500 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 / 1TB | |
| 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 | $649 |
Google Pixel 2 XL
- Main: 12MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Google Pixel 2 XL
- 6.0" P-OLED
- Resolution: 1440x2880
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2688
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Google Pixel 2 XL
- 3520 mAh
- Wired: 11W
- No wireless charging
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 80W
We compared Google Pixel 2 XL and Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads Google Pixel 2 XL by 90.1% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $200. Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro was $200 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 2 XL (99/100 vs 33/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro notably outperforms the Google Pixel 2 XL (93/100 vs 66/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 2 XL (52/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 2 XL (84/100 vs 12/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Google Pixel 2 XL significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (75/100 vs 31/100).
Which is better: the Google Pixel 2 XL or the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S 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 11S Pro?
The Google Pixel 2 XL has a MobileRank rating of 30/100, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro — 80/100.
Which has the better camera: the Google Pixel 2 XL or the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads on camera score (52/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Google Pixel 2 XL or the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads on performance (99/100 vs 33/100).
Should you choose the Google Pixel 2 XL over the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro?
The Google Pixel 2 XL is a better fit for everyday use. The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.