Google Pixel 3 XL vs Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
The Google Pixel 3 XL (2018) runs on the Snapdragon 845, while the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $899 and $499. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads — 72/100 vs 34/100 (a 38-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 3430); the main camera is 12 MP vs 50 MP; the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is faster in AnTuTu (3,448,524 vs 595,284); the Google Pixel 3 XL is noticeably lighter (184g vs 215g).
Google Pixel 3 XL
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
- Lighter: 184g vs 215g
- Better portability (70/100 vs 50/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3448524 vs 595284
- Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 563
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 2006
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 3430 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 60Hz
- Cheaper at launch: $499 vs $899
- Higher performance (93/100 vs 41/100)
- Better camera (35/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (68/100 vs 18/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 66/100)
Comparing the Google Pixel 3 XL vs the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air scores 38 points higher (72/100 vs 34/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads (93/100 vs 41/100). 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 18/100). Value score: Google Pixel 3 XL — 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 3 XL (93/100 vs 41/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air notably outperforms the Google Pixel 3 XL (93/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air notably outperforms the Google Pixel 3 XL (35/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 3 XL (68/100 vs 18/100). In the "portability" category, the Google Pixel 3 XL notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (70/100 vs 50/100).
| Specification | Google Pixel 3 XL | Nubia Red Magic 11 Air | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 845 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 595284 | 3448524 | |
| Geekbench Single | 563 | 3041 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2006 | 9494 | |
| Display | 6.3" P-OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1440x2960 | 2688x1216 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 3430 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 5W | 0W | |
| 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 9.0 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1800 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 158.0×76.7×7.9 mm | 163.8×76.5×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 184 g | 215 g | |
| Launch price | $899 | $499 |
Google Pixel 3 XL
- Main: 12MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Google Pixel 3 XL
- 6.3" P-OLED
- Resolution: 1440x2960
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2688x1216
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Google Pixel 3 XL
- 3430 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- Wireless: 5W
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
We compared Google Pixel 3 XL and Nubia Red Magic 11 Air, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads Google Pixel 3 XL by 82.7% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $400. Nubia Red Magic 11 Air was $400 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 3 XL (93/100 vs 41/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air notably outperforms the Google Pixel 3 XL (93/100 vs 66/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air notably outperforms the Google Pixel 3 XL (35/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 3 XL (68/100 vs 18/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Google Pixel 3 XL notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (70/100 vs 50/100).
Which is better: the Google Pixel 3 XL or the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 3 XL by 38 points (72/100 vs 34/100).
What is the rating of the Google Pixel 3 XL and the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air?
The Google Pixel 3 XL has a MobileRank rating of 34/100, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air — 72/100.
Which has the better camera: the Google Pixel 3 XL 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 3 XL or the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads on performance (93/100 vs 41/100).
Should you choose the Google Pixel 3 XL over the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air?
The Google Pixel 3 XL is a better fit for everyday use. The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is a better fit for gamers and power users.