Google Pixel 6a vs Nubia Red Magic 11 Air

The Google Pixel 6a (2022) runs on the Google Tensor, while the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; estimated prices are $400 and $499. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads — 63/100 vs 27/100 (a 36-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 4410); the main camera is 2 MP vs 50 MP; the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is faster in AnTuTu (3,448,524 vs 921,396); the Google Pixel 6a is noticeably lighter (178g vs 215g).

The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 6a by 36 points (63/100 vs 27/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Google Pixel 6a
Performance 3
Display 0
Camera 59
Battery 22
Design 77
Value for money 82
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
Performance 74
Display 100
Camera 31
Battery 65
Design 31
Value for money 75
What makes Google Pixel 6a better?
  • Lighter: 178g vs 215g
  • Cheaper: $400 vs $499

  • Better camera (59/100 vs 31/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (77/100 vs 31/100)
  • Better value for money (82/100 vs 75/100)
What makes Nubia Red Magic 11 Air better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3448524 vs 921396
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3050 vs 1050
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9300 vs 2800
  • Bigger battery: 7000 vs 4410 mAh
  • Faster charging: 80W vs 18W
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 2MP

  • Higher performance (74/100 vs 3/100)
  • Longer battery life (65/100 vs 22/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Google Pixel 6a vs the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air scores 36 points higher (63/100 vs 27/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads (74/100 vs 3/100). In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 6a leads (59/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads (65/100 vs 22/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 6a (74/100 vs 3/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 6a (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 6a notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (59/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 6a (65/100 vs 22/100). In the "design" category, the Google Pixel 6a significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (77/100 vs 31/100). In the "value for money" category, the Google Pixel 6a is a bit better (82/100 vs 75/100).

Google Pixel 6a: The Google Pixel 6a is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air: The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is a better fit for active users, budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Google Pixel 6a Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
Processor Google Tensor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
AnTuTu 921396 3448524
Geekbench Single 1050 3050
Geekbench Multi 2800 9300
Display 6.1" AMOLED 6.8" AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2400 2688x1216
Refresh rate 144 Hz
Battery 4410 mAh 7000 mAh
Charging 18W 80W
DXOMark (camera) 122
Main camera 2 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 12 MP 8 MP
Front camera 8 MP 16 MP
RAM 6GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 128GB 256GB / 512GB
OS Android 12, upgradable to Android 13 Android 16
Brightness (peak) 1800 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP67 IP54
Dimensions 152.2×71.8×8.9 mm 163.8×76.5×8.0 mm
Weight 178 g 215 g
Price $400 $499
Camera comparison
Google Pixel 6a
  • Main: 2MP f/f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 12MP
  • Front: 8MP
59
camera
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
  • Main: 50MP f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
31
camera
Display comparison
Google Pixel 6a
  • 6.1" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: —
0
display
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2688x1216
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Google Pixel 6a
  • 4410 mAh
  • Wired: 18W
  • No wireless charging
22
battery
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
  • 7000 mAh
  • Wired: 80W
  • No wireless charging
65
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Google Pixel 6a and Nubia Red Magic 11 Air, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Google Pixel 6a Google Tensor
27/100
921396 AnTuTu
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
63/100 +73.3%
3448524 AnTuTu

Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads Google Pixel 6a by 73.3% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Google Pixel 6a
$400
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
$499

Price difference: $99. Google Pixel 6a is cheaper by $99.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 6a (74/100 vs 3/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 6a (100/100 vs 0/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 6a notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (59/100 vs 31/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 6a (65/100 vs 22/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Google Pixel 6a significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (77/100 vs 31/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Google Pixel 6a is a bit better (82/100 vs 75/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Google Pixel 6a or the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air?

The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 6a by 36 points (63/100 vs 27/100).

What is the rating of the Google Pixel 6a and the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air?

The Google Pixel 6a has a MobileRank rating of 27/100, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air — 63/100.

Which has the better camera: the Google Pixel 6a or the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air?

The Google Pixel 6a leads on camera score (59/100 vs 31/100).

Which is more powerful: the Google Pixel 6a or the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air?

The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads on performance (74/100 vs 3/100).

Should you choose the Google Pixel 6a over the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air?

The Google Pixel 6a is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is a better fit for active users, budget-conscious buyers.