Google Pixel 8 Pro vs Nubia Red Magic 11 Air

The Google Pixel 8 Pro (2023) runs on the Google Tensor G3, while the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $999 and $499. Both devices score the same overall rating of 72/100. Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5050); the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is faster in AnTuTu (3,448,524 vs 1,367,231).

Both devices scored the same rating of 72/100 — the choice comes down to your priorities.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Google Pixel 8 Pro
Performance 70
Display 87
Camera 83
Battery 56
Portability 42
Value for money 56
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
Performance 93
Display 93
Camera 35
Battery 68
Portability 50
Value for money 70
What makes Google Pixel 8 Pro better?
  • Lighter: 213g vs 215g

  • Better camera (83/100 vs 35/100)
What makes Nubia Red Magic 11 Air better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3448524 vs 1367231
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 1750
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 4500
  • Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5050 mAh
  • Faster charging: 80W vs 30W
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
  • Cheaper at launch: $499 vs $999

  • Higher performance (93/100 vs 70/100)
  • Longer battery life (68/100 vs 56/100)
  • Better display (93/100 vs 87/100)
  • Better portability (50/100 vs 42/100)
Comparison verdict

The Google Pixel 8 Pro and the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air received the same MobileRank rating — 72/100. In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads (93/100 vs 70/100). In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 8 Pro leads (83/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads (68/100 vs 56/100). Value score: Google Pixel 8 Pro — 56/100, 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 notably outperforms the Google Pixel 8 Pro (93/100 vs 70/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is a bit better (93/100 vs 87/100). In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 8 Pro significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (83/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is a bit better (68/100 vs 56/100). In the "portability" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is a bit better (50/100 vs 42/100).

Google Pixel 8 Pro: The Google Pixel 8 Pro is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts.
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 8 Pro Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
Processor Google Tensor G3 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
AnTuTu 1367231 3448524
Geekbench Single 1750 3041
Geekbench Multi 4500 9494
Display 6.7" Super Actua LTPO OLED 6.8" AMOLED
Resolution 2992x1344 2688x1216
Refresh rate 120 Hz 144 Hz
Battery 5050 mAh 7000 mAh
Charging 30W 80W
Wireless charging 23W 0W
DXOMark (camera) 153
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 48 MP 8 MP
Telephoto 48 MP 0 MP
Front camera 10 MP 16 MP
RAM 12GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 256GB / 512GB
OS Android 14 Android 16
Brightness (peak) 2400 nits 1800 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68 IP54
Dimensions 162.6×76.5×8.8 mm 163.8×76.5×8.0 mm
Weight 213 g 215 g
Launch price $999 $499
Camera comparison
Google Pixel 8 Pro
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.68
  • Ultrawide: 48MP
  • Telephoto: 48MP
  • Front: 10MP
83
camera
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
  • Main: 50MP f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
35
camera
Display comparison
Google Pixel 8 Pro
  • 6.7" Super Actua LTPO OLED
  • Resolution: 2992x1344
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
87
display
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2688x1216
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
93
display
Battery and charging
Google Pixel 8 Pro
  • 5050 mAh
  • Wired: 30W
  • Wireless: 23W
56
battery
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
  • 7000 mAh
  • Wired: 80W
  • No wireless charging
68
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Google Pixel 8 Pro and Nubia Red Magic 11 Air, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Google Pixel 8 Pro Google Tensor G3
72/100
1367231 AnTuTu
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
72/100 +60.4%
3448524 AnTuTu

Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads Google Pixel 8 Pro by 60.4% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Google Pixel 8 Pro
$999
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
$499

Launch price difference: $500. Nubia Red Magic 11 Air was $500 cheaper at launch.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air notably outperforms the Google Pixel 8 Pro (93/100 vs 70/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is a bit better (93/100 vs 87/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 8 Pro significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (83/100 vs 35/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is a bit better (68/100 vs 56/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is a bit better (50/100 vs 42/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Google Pixel 8 Pro or the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air?

Both devices scored 72/100. The choice depends on your priorities: if performance matters more — go with the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air.

What is the rating of the Google Pixel 8 Pro and the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air?

The Google Pixel 8 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 72/100, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air — 72/100.

Which has the better camera: the Google Pixel 8 Pro or the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air?

The Google Pixel 8 Pro leads on camera score (83/100 vs 35/100).

Which is more powerful: the Google Pixel 8 Pro or the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air?

The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads on performance (93/100 vs 70/100).

Should you choose the Google Pixel 8 Pro over the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air?

The Google Pixel 8 Pro is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts. The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is a better fit for gamers and power users.