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 $649. 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 (4,416,758 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 $649
- Better camera (70/100 vs 47/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (65/100 vs 12/100)
- Better value for money (75/100 vs 65/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 4416758 vs 1433693
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 1722
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 4458
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 4492 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 18W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Faster wireless charging: 80W vs 7W
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 21/100)
- Longer battery life (82/100 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 (82/100 vs 25/100). In the "value for money" category, the Google Pixel 8a leads (75/100 vs 65/100). 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 (82/100 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 is a bit better (75/100 vs 65/100).
| Specification | Google Pixel 8a | Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Google Tensor G3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1433693 | 4416758 | |
| 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 | 80W | |
| 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 | 1800 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP67 | IPX8 | |
| Dimensions | 152.1×72.7×8.9 mm | 163.8×76.5×8.9 mm | |
| Weight | 188 g | 230 g | |
| Price | $499 | $649 |
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: 80W
- 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 67.5% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $150. Google Pixel 8a is cheaper by $150.
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 (82/100 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 is a bit better (75/100 vs 65/100).
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.