Google Pixel 3a vs Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro
The Google Pixel 3a (2019) runs on the Snapdragon 670, while the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $399 and $660. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro leads — 80/100 vs 27/100 (a 53-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 3000); the main camera is 12 MP vs 50 MP; the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (4,005,248 vs 322,015); the Google Pixel 3a is noticeably lighter (147g vs 230g).
Google Pixel 3a
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro
- Lighter: 147g vs 230g
- Cheaper at launch: $399 vs $660
- Better portability (81/100 vs 31/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 4005248 vs 322015
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 381
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 1239
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 3000 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 26/100)
- Better camera (52/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (86/100 vs 12/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 59/100)
Comparing the Google Pixel 3a vs the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro scores 53 points higher (80/100 vs 27/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro leads (98/100 vs 26/100). 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 3a — 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 3a (98/100 vs 26/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 3a (93/100 vs 59/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 3a (52/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 3a (86/100 vs 12/100). In the "portability" category, the Google Pixel 3a significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (81/100 vs 31/100).
| Specification | Google Pixel 3a | Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 670 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 322015 | 4005248 | |
| Geekbench Single | 381 | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1239 | 11033 | |
| Display | 5.6" OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2220 | 1216x2688 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 3000 mAh | 8000 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 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 | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 9.0 Pie | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1800 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IPX8 | |
| Dimensions | 151.3×70.1×8.2 mm | 163.8×76.5×8.9 mm | |
| Weight | 147 g | 230 g | |
| Launch price | $399 | $660 |
Google Pixel 3a
- Main: 12MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Google Pixel 3a
- 5.6" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2220
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2688
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Google Pixel 3a
- 3000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro
- 8000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 14:36 hrs, total 33:56 hrs
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 80W
We compared Google Pixel 3a and Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro leads Google Pixel 3a by 92.0% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $261. Google Pixel 3a was $261 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 3a (98/100 vs 26/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 3a (93/100 vs 59/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 3a (52/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 3a (86/100 vs 12/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Google Pixel 3a significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (81/100 vs 31/100).
Which is better: the Google Pixel 3a or the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 3a by 53 points (80/100 vs 27/100).
What is the rating of the Google Pixel 3a and the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro?
The Google Pixel 3a has a MobileRank rating of 27/100, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro — 80/100.
Which has the better camera: the Google Pixel 3a 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 3a or the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro leads on performance (98/100 vs 26/100).
Should you choose the Google Pixel 3a over the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro?
The Google Pixel 3a 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.