Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold vs Nubia Red Magic 11 Air

The Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold (2024) runs on the Google Tensor G4, while the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; estimated prices are $1799 and $499. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads — 63/100 vs 39/100 (a 24-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 4650); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is faster in AnTuTu (3,448,524 vs 1,401,321); the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is noticeably lighter (215g vs 257g).

The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold by 24 points (63/100 vs 39/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold
Performance 20
Display 100
Camera 64
Battery 29
Design 0
Value for money 0
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
Performance 74
Display 100
Camera 31
Battery 65
Design 31
Value for money 75
What makes Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold better?

  • Better camera (64/100 vs 31/100)
What makes Nubia Red Magic 11 Air better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3448524 vs 1401321
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3050 vs 1750
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9300 vs 4516
  • Bigger battery: 7000 vs 4650 mAh
  • Faster charging: 80W vs 21W
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
  • Lighter: 215g vs 257g
  • Cheaper: $499 vs $1799

  • Higher performance (74/100 vs 20/100)
  • Longer battery life (65/100 vs 29/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (31/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better value for money (75/100 vs 0/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold vs the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air scores 24 points higher (63/100 vs 39/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads (74/100 vs 20/100). In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold leads (64/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads (65/100 vs 29/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads (75/100 vs 0/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold (74/100 vs 20/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (64/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold (65/100 vs 29/100). In the "design" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold (31/100 vs 0/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold (75/100 vs 0/100).

Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold: The Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold is a better fit for everyday use.
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air: The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is a better fit for active users, budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
Processor Google Tensor G4 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
AnTuTu 1401321 3448524
Geekbench Single 1750 3050
Geekbench Multi 4516 9300
Display 8.0" AMOLED 6.8" AMOLED
Resolution 2076x2152 2688x1216
Refresh rate 120 Hz 144 Hz
Battery 4650 mAh 7000 mAh
Charging 21W 80W
Wireless charging 7W 0W
DXOMark (camera) 129
Main camera 48 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 10 MP 8 MP
Telephoto 10 MP 0 MP
Front camera 10 MP 16 MP
RAM 16GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB 256GB / 512GB
OS Android 14 Android 16
Brightness (peak) 2700 nits 1800 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IPX8 IP54
Dimensions 155.2×150.2×5.1 mm 163.8×76.5×8.0 mm
Weight 257 g 215 g
Price $1799 $499
Camera comparison
Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold
  • Main: 48MP f/f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 10MP
  • Telephoto: 10MP
  • Front: 10MP
64
camera
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
  • Main: 50MP f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
31
camera
Display comparison
Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold
  • 8.0" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2076x2152
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2688x1216
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold
  • 4650 mAh
  • Wired: 21W
  • Wireless: 7W
29
battery
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
  • 7000 mAh
  • Wired: 80W
  • No wireless charging
65
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold and Nubia Red Magic 11 Air, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold Google Tensor G4
39/100
1401321 AnTuTu
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
63/100 +59.4%
3448524 AnTuTu

Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold by 59.4% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold
$1799
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
$499

Price difference: $1300. Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is cheaper by $1300.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold (74/100 vs 20/100).

display

In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.

camera

In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (64/100 vs 31/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold (65/100 vs 29/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold (31/100 vs 0/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold (75/100 vs 0/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold or the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air?

The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold by 24 points (63/100 vs 39/100).

What is the rating of the Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold and the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air?

The Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold has a MobileRank rating of 39/100, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air — 63/100.

Which has the better camera: the Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold or the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air?

The Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold leads on camera score (64/100 vs 31/100).

Which is more powerful: the Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold or the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air?

The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads on performance (74/100 vs 20/100).

Should you choose the Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold over the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air?

The Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold is a better fit for everyday use. The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is a better fit for active users, budget-conscious buyers.