Google Pixel 8a vs Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
The Google Pixel 8a (2024) runs on the Google Tensor G3, while the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; estimated prices are $499 and $499. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads — 63/100 vs 48/100 (a 15-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 4492); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is faster in AnTuTu (3,448,524 vs 1,433,693); the Google Pixel 8a is noticeably lighter (188g vs 215g).
Google Pixel 8a
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 188g vs 215g
- Better camera (70/100 vs 31/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (65/100 vs 31/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3448524 vs 1433693
- Better Geekbench Single: 3050 vs 1722
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9300 vs 4458
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 4492 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 18W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (74/100 vs 21/100)
- Longer battery life (65/100 vs 25/100)
Comparing the Google Pixel 8a vs the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air scores 15 points higher (63/100 vs 48/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads (74/100 vs 21/100). In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 8a leads (70/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads (65/100 vs 25/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 8a (74/100 vs 21/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 8a significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (70/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 8a (65/100 vs 25/100). In the "design" category, the Google Pixel 8a significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (65/100 vs 31/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 75/100.
| Specification | Google Pixel 8a | Nubia Red Magic 11 Air | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Google Tensor G3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 1433693 | 3448524 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1722 | 3050 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4458 | 9300 | |
| Display | 6.1" OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 2688x1216 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 4492 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 7W | 0W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 136 | — | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 14 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2000 nits | 1800 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP67 | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 152.1×72.7×8.9 mm | 163.8×76.5×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 188 g | 215 g | |
| Price | $499 | $499 |
Google Pixel 8a
- Main: 64MP f/f/1.89
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 13MP
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Google Pixel 8a
- 6.1" OLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2688x1216
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Google Pixel 8a
- 4492 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- Wireless: 7W
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
We compared Google Pixel 8a and Nubia Red Magic 11 Air, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads Google Pixel 8a by 58.4% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $0. Same price.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 8a (74/100 vs 21/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 8a significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (70/100 vs 31/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 8a (65/100 vs 25/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Google Pixel 8a significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (65/100 vs 31/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 75/100.
Which is better: the Google Pixel 8a or the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is noticeably better than the Google Pixel 8a — the overall rating gap is 15 points.
What is the rating of the Google Pixel 8a and the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air?
The Google Pixel 8a has a MobileRank rating of 48/100, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air — 63/100.
Which has the better camera: the Google Pixel 8a or the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air?
The Google Pixel 8a leads on camera score (70/100 vs 31/100).
Which is more powerful: the Google Pixel 8a or the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads on performance (74/100 vs 21/100).
Should you choose the Google Pixel 8a over the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air?
The Google Pixel 8a is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is a better fit for active users, budget-conscious buyers.