Google Pixel 5a 5G vs Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+
The Google Pixel 5a 5G (2021) runs on the Snapdragon 765G, while the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $449 and $760. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ leads — 81/100 vs 38/100 (a 43-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 4680); the main camera is 12 MP vs 50 MP; the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ is faster in AnTuTu (4,372,440 vs 597,974); the Google Pixel 5a 5G is noticeably lighter (183g vs 230g).
Google Pixel 5a 5G
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+
- Lighter: 183g vs 230g
- Cheaper at launch: $449 vs $760
- Better portability (60/100 vs 29/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 4372440 vs 597974
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 799
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 1836
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 4680 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 44/100)
- Better camera (52/100 vs 17/100)
- Longer battery life (93/100 vs 36/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 58/100)
Comparing the Google Pixel 5a 5G vs the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ scores 43 points higher (81/100 vs 38/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ leads (99/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ leads (52/100 vs 17/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ leads (93/100 vs 36/100). Value score: Google Pixel 5a 5G — 8/100, Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ — 74/100; 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 5a 5G (99/100 vs 44/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 5a 5G (93/100 vs 58/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 5a 5G (52/100 vs 17/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 5a 5G (93/100 vs 36/100). In the "portability" category, the Google Pixel 5a 5G significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ (60/100 vs 29/100).
| Specification | Google Pixel 5a 5G | Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 765G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 597974 | 4372440 | |
| Geekbench Single | 799 | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1836 | 11033 | |
| Display | 6.3" OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1216x2688 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 4680 mAh | 7500 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 120W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 16 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB | 12GB / 16GB / 24GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 11 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 700 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | — | |
| Protection | IP67 | — | |
| Dimensions | 156.2×73.2×8.8 mm | — | |
| Weight | 183 g | 230 g | |
| Launch price | $449 | $760 |
Google Pixel 5a 5G
- Main: 12MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 16MP
- Front: 8MP
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Google Pixel 5a 5G
- 6.3" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2688
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Google Pixel 5a 5G
- 4680 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 80W
We compared Google Pixel 5a 5G and Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ leads Google Pixel 5a 5G by 86.3% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $311. Google Pixel 5a 5G was $311 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 5a 5G (99/100 vs 44/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 5a 5G (93/100 vs 58/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 5a 5G (52/100 vs 17/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 5a 5G (93/100 vs 36/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Google Pixel 5a 5G significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ (60/100 vs 29/100).
Which is better: the Google Pixel 5a 5G or the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 5a 5G by 43 points (81/100 vs 38/100).
What is the rating of the Google Pixel 5a 5G and the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+?
The Google Pixel 5a 5G has a MobileRank rating of 38/100, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ — 81/100.
Which has the better camera: the Google Pixel 5a 5G or the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ leads on camera score (52/100 vs 17/100).
Which is more powerful: the Google Pixel 5a 5G or the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ leads on performance (99/100 vs 44/100).
Should you choose the Google Pixel 5a 5G over the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+?
The Google Pixel 5a 5G 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.