Google Pixel 8a vs Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro
The Google Pixel 8a (2024) runs on the Google Tensor G3, while the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; estimated prices are $499 and $549. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro leads — 73/100 vs 65/100 (a 8-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro has the bigger battery (7050 mAh vs 4492); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,289,721 vs 1,433,693); the Google Pixel 8a is noticeably lighter (188g vs 229g).
Google Pixel 8a
Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 188g vs 229g
- Cheaper: $499 vs $549
- Better camera (70/100 vs 52/100)
- Better display (82/100 vs 80/100)
- Better portability (57/100 vs 32/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3289721 vs 1433693
- Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 1722
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 4458
- Bigger battery: 7050 vs 4492 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 18W
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 70/100)
- Longer battery life (72/100 vs 39/100)
- Better value for money (66/100 vs 56/100)
Comparing the Google Pixel 8a vs the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro scores 8 points higher (73/100 vs 65/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro leads (92/100 vs 70/100). In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 8a leads (70/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro leads (72/100 vs 39/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro leads (66/100 vs 56/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro notably outperforms the Google Pixel 8a (92/100 vs 70/100). In the "display" category, the Google Pixel 8a and the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro are nearly equal (82/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 8a notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro (70/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 8a (72/100 vs 39/100). In the "portability" category, the Google Pixel 8a notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro (57/100 vs 32/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro is a bit better (66/100 vs 56/100).
| Specification | Google Pixel 8a | Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Google Tensor G3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 1433693 | 3289721 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1722 | 3041 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4458 | 9494 | |
| Display | 6.1" OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 2480x1116 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4492 mAh | 7050 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 7W | 0W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 136 | — | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB / 24GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 14 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2000 nits | 2000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP67 | — | |
| Dimensions | 152.1×72.7×8.9 mm | 163.4×76.1×8.9 mm | |
| Weight | 188 g | 229 g | |
| Price | $499 | $549 |
Google Pixel 8a
- Main: 64MP f/f/1.89
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 13MP
Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Google Pixel 8a
- 6.1" OLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2480x1116
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Google Pixel 8a
- 4492 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- Wireless: 7W
Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro
- 7050 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 11:38 hrs, total 28:35 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
We compared Google Pixel 8a and Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro leads Google Pixel 8a by 56.4% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $50. Google Pixel 8a is cheaper by $50.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro notably outperforms the Google Pixel 8a (92/100 vs 70/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Google Pixel 8a and the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro are nearly equal (82/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 8a notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro (70/100 vs 52/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 8a (72/100 vs 39/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Google Pixel 8a notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro (57/100 vs 32/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro is a bit better (66/100 vs 56/100).
Which is better: the Google Pixel 8a or the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro edges out the Google Pixel 8a by just 8 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Google Pixel 8a and the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro?
The Google Pixel 8a has a MobileRank rating of 65/100, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro — 73/100.
Which has the better camera: the Google Pixel 8a or the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro?
The Google Pixel 8a leads on camera score (70/100 vs 52/100).
Which is more powerful: the Google Pixel 8a or the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro leads on performance (92/100 vs 70/100).
Should you choose the Google Pixel 8a over the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro?
The Google Pixel 8a is a better fit for active users. The Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users.