Google Pixel 8a vs Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+
The Google Pixel 8a (2024) runs on the Google Tensor G3, while the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; estimated prices are $499 and $860. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ leads — 77/100 vs 48/100 (a 29-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 4492); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ is faster in AnTuTu (4,592,636 vs 1,433,693); the Google Pixel 8a is noticeably lighter (188g vs 230g).
Google Pixel 8a
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 188g vs 230g
- Cheaper: $499 vs $860
- Better camera (70/100 vs 47/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (65/100 vs 12/100)
- Better value for money (75/100 vs 51/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 4592636 vs 1433693
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 1722
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 4458
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 4492 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 18W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Faster wireless charging: 80W vs 7W
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 21/100)
- Longer battery life (92/100 vs 25/100)
Comparing the Google Pixel 8a vs the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ scores 29 points higher (77/100 vs 48/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ leads (97/100 vs 21/100). In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 8a leads (70/100 vs 47/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ leads (92/100 vs 25/100). In the "value for money" category, the Google Pixel 8a leads (75/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 8a (97/100 vs 21/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 8a notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ (70/100 vs 47/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 8a (92/100 vs 25/100). In the "design" category, the Google Pixel 8a significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ (65/100 vs 12/100). In the "value for money" category, the Google Pixel 8a notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ (75/100 vs 51/100).
| Specification | Google Pixel 8a | Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Google Tensor G3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1433693 | 4592636 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1722 | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4458 | 11033 | |
| Display | 6.1" OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 1216x2688 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 4492 mAh | 7500 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 120W | |
| Wireless charging | 7W | 80W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 136 | — | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 14 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | — | |
| Protection | IP67 | — | |
| Dimensions | 152.1×72.7×8.9 mm | — | |
| Weight | 188 g | 230 g | |
| Price | $499 | $860 |
Google Pixel 8a
- Main: 64MP f/f/1.89
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 13MP
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Google Pixel 8a
- 6.1" OLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2688
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Google Pixel 8a
- 4492 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- Wireless: 7W
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 80W
We compared Google Pixel 8a and Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ leads Google Pixel 8a by 68.8% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $361. Google Pixel 8a is cheaper by $361.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 8a (97/100 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 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ (70/100 vs 47/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 8a (92/100 vs 25/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Google Pixel 8a significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ (65/100 vs 12/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Google Pixel 8a notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ (75/100 vs 51/100).
Which is better: the Google Pixel 8a or the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 8a by 29 points (77/100 vs 48/100).
What is the rating of the Google Pixel 8a and the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+?
The Google Pixel 8a has a MobileRank rating of 48/100, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ — 77/100.
Which has the better camera: the Google Pixel 8a or the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+?
The Google Pixel 8a leads on camera score (70/100 vs 47/100).
Which is more powerful: the Google Pixel 8a or the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ leads on performance (97/100 vs 21/100).
Should you choose the Google Pixel 8a over the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+?
The Google Pixel 8a is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.