Google Pixel 3a vs Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
The Google Pixel 3a (2019) runs on the Snapdragon 670, while the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $399 and $499. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads — 72/100 vs 27/100 (a 45-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 3000); the main camera is 12 MP vs 50 MP; the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is faster in AnTuTu (3,448,524 vs 322,015); the Google Pixel 3a is noticeably lighter (147g vs 215g).
Google Pixel 3a
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
- Lighter: 147g vs 215g
- Cheaper at launch: $399 vs $499
- Better portability (81/100 vs 50/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3448524 vs 322015
- Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 381
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 1239
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 3000 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (93/100 vs 26/100)
- 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 3a vs the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air scores 45 points higher (72/100 vs 27/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads (93/100 vs 26/100). 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 3a — 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 3a (93/100 vs 26/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 3a (93/100 vs 59/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air notably outperforms the Google Pixel 3a (35/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 3a (68/100 vs 12/100). In the "portability" category, the Google Pixel 3a significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (81/100 vs 50/100).
| Specification | Google Pixel 3a | Nubia Red Magic 11 Air | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 670 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 322015 | 3448524 | |
| Geekbench Single | 381 | 3041 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1239 | 9494 | |
| Display | 5.6" OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2220 | 2688x1216 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 3000 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 64GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 9.0 Pie | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1800 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 151.3×70.1×8.2 mm | 163.8×76.5×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 147 g | 215 g | |
| Launch price | $399 | $499 |
Google Pixel 3a
- Main: 12MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Google Pixel 3a
- 5.6" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2220
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2688x1216
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Google Pixel 3a
- 3000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
We compared Google Pixel 3a and Nubia Red Magic 11 Air, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads Google Pixel 3a by 90.7% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $100. Google Pixel 3a was $100 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 3a (93/100 vs 26/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 3a (93/100 vs 59/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air notably outperforms the Google Pixel 3a (35/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 3a (68/100 vs 12/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Google Pixel 3a significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (81/100 vs 50/100).
Which is better: the Google Pixel 3a or the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 3a by 45 points (72/100 vs 27/100).
What is the rating of the Google Pixel 3a and the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air?
The Google Pixel 3a has a MobileRank rating of 27/100, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air — 72/100.
Which has the better camera: the Google Pixel 3a 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 3a or the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads on performance (93/100 vs 26/100).
Should you choose the Google Pixel 3a over the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air?
The Google Pixel 3a is a better fit for everyday use. The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is a better fit for gamers and power users.