Google Pixel 4a 5G vs Nubia Red Magic 11 Air

The Google Pixel 4a 5G (2020) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G, while the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads — 72/100 vs 40/100 (a 32-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 3885); the main camera is 2 MP vs 50 MP; the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is faster in AnTuTu (3,448,524 vs 597,974); the Google Pixel 4a 5G is noticeably lighter (168g vs 215g).

The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 4a 5G by 32 points (72/100 vs 40/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Google Pixel 4a 5G
Performance 44
Display 84
Camera 17
Battery 19
Portability 76
Value for money
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
Performance 93
Display 93
Camera 35
Battery 68
Portability 50
Value for money 70
What makes Google Pixel 4a 5G better?
  • Lighter: 168g vs 215g

  • Better portability (76/100 vs 50/100)
What makes Nubia Red Magic 11 Air better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3448524 vs 597974
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 799
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 1836
  • Bigger battery: 7000 vs 3885 mAh
  • Faster charging: 80W vs 18W
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 2MP

  • Higher performance (93/100 vs 44/100)
  • Better camera (35/100 vs 17/100)
  • Longer battery life (68/100 vs 19/100)
  • Better display (93/100 vs 84/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Google Pixel 4a 5G vs the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air scores 32 points higher (72/100 vs 40/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads (93/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads (35/100 vs 17/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads (68/100 vs 19/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 4a 5G (93/100 vs 44/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is a bit better (93/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air notably outperforms the Google Pixel 4a 5G (35/100 vs 17/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 4a 5G (68/100 vs 19/100). In the "portability" category, the Google Pixel 4a 5G notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (76/100 vs 50/100).

Google Pixel 4a 5G: The Google Pixel 4a 5G is a better fit for everyday use.
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air: The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is a better fit for gamers and power users.
Specs comparison
Specification Google Pixel 4a 5G Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
AnTuTu 597974 3448524
Geekbench Single 799 3041
Geekbench Multi 1836 9494
Display 6.2" OLED 6.8" AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2340 2688x1216
Refresh rate 144 Hz
Battery 3885 mAh 7000 mAh
Charging 18W 80W
Main camera 2 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 16 MP 8 MP
Front camera 8 MP 16 MP
RAM 6GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 128GB 256GB / 512GB
OS Android 11 Android 16
Brightness (peak) 1800 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP54
Dimensions 153.9×74.0×8.2 mm 163.8×76.5×8.0 mm
Weight 168 g 215 g
Launch price $499
Camera comparison
Google Pixel 4a 5G
  • Main: 2MP f/f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 16MP
  • Front: 8MP
17
camera
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
  • Main: 50MP f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
35
camera
Display comparison
Google Pixel 4a 5G
  • 6.2" OLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2340
  • Refresh rate: —
84
display
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2688x1216
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
93
display
Battery and charging
Google Pixel 4a 5G
  • 3885 mAh
  • Wired: 18W
  • No wireless charging
19
battery
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
  • 7000 mAh
  • Wired: 80W
  • No wireless charging
68
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Google Pixel 4a 5G and Nubia Red Magic 11 Air, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Google Pixel 4a 5G Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G
40/100
597974 AnTuTu
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
72/100 +82.7%
3448524 AnTuTu

Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads Google Pixel 4a 5G by 82.7% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Google Pixel 4a 5G
Price unknown
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
$499
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 4a 5G (93/100 vs 44/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is a bit better (93/100 vs 84/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air notably outperforms the Google Pixel 4a 5G (35/100 vs 17/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 4a 5G (68/100 vs 19/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Google Pixel 4a 5G notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (76/100 vs 50/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Google Pixel 4a 5G or the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air?

The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 4a 5G by 32 points (72/100 vs 40/100).

What is the rating of the Google Pixel 4a 5G and the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air?

The Google Pixel 4a 5G has a MobileRank rating of 40/100, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air — 72/100.

Which has the better camera: the Google Pixel 4a 5G or the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air?

The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads on camera score (35/100 vs 17/100).

Which is more powerful: the Google Pixel 4a 5G or the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air?

The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads on performance (93/100 vs 44/100).

Should you choose the Google Pixel 4a 5G over the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air?

The Google Pixel 4a 5G is a better fit for everyday use. The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is a better fit for gamers and power users.