Google Pixel 5a 5G vs Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
The Google Pixel 5a 5G (2021) runs on the Snapdragon 765G, while the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $449 and $499. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads — 72/100 vs 38/100 (a 34-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 4680); the main camera is 12 MP vs 50 MP; the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is faster in AnTuTu (3,448,524 vs 597,974); the Google Pixel 5a 5G is noticeably lighter (183g vs 215g).
Google Pixel 5a 5G
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
- Lighter: 183g vs 215g
- Cheaper at launch: $449 vs $499
- Better portability (60/100 vs 50/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3448524 vs 597974
- Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 799
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 1836
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 4680 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (93/100 vs 44/100)
- Better camera (35/100 vs 17/100)
- Longer battery life (68/100 vs 36/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 58/100)
Comparing the Google Pixel 5a 5G vs the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air scores 34 points higher (72/100 vs 38/100). 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 36/100). Value score: Google Pixel 5a 5G — 8/100, 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 5a 5G (93/100 vs 44/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 5a 5G (93/100 vs 58/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air notably outperforms the Google Pixel 5a 5G (35/100 vs 17/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 5a 5G (68/100 vs 36/100). In the "portability" category, the Google Pixel 5a 5G is a bit better (60/100 vs 50/100).
| Specification | Google Pixel 5a 5G | Nubia Red Magic 11 Air | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 765G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 597974 | 3448524 | |
| Geekbench Single | 799 | 3041 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1836 | 9494 | |
| Display | 6.3" OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 2688x1216 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 4680 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 12 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) | 700 nits | 1800 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP67 | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 156.2×73.2×8.8 mm | 163.8×76.5×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 183 g | 215 g | |
| Launch price | $449 | $499 |
Google Pixel 5a 5G
- Main: 12MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 16MP
- Front: 8MP
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Google Pixel 5a 5G
- 6.3" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2688x1216
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Google Pixel 5a 5G
- 4680 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
We compared Google Pixel 5a 5G and Nubia Red Magic 11 Air, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads Google Pixel 5a 5G by 82.7% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $50. Google Pixel 5a 5G was $50 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 5a 5G (93/100 vs 44/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 5a 5G (93/100 vs 58/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air notably outperforms the Google Pixel 5a 5G (35/100 vs 17/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 5a 5G (68/100 vs 36/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Google Pixel 5a 5G is a bit better (60/100 vs 50/100).
Which is better: the Google Pixel 5a 5G or the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 5a 5G by 34 points (72/100 vs 38/100).
What is the rating of the Google Pixel 5a 5G and the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air?
The Google Pixel 5a 5G has a MobileRank rating of 38/100, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air — 72/100.
Which has the better camera: the Google Pixel 5a 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 5a 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 5a 5G over the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air?
The Google Pixel 5a 5G is a better fit for everyday use. The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is a better fit for gamers and power users.