Google Pixel 9 Pro vs Nubia Red Magic 11 Air

The Google Pixel 9 Pro (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 $999 and $499. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads — 63/100 vs 50/100 (a 13-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 4700); the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is faster in AnTuTu (3,448,524 vs 1,499,601); the Google Pixel 9 Pro is noticeably lighter (199g vs 215g).

The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is noticeably better than the Google Pixel 9 Pro — the overall rating gap is 13 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Google Pixel 9 Pro
Performance 25
Display 100
Camera 77
Battery 37
Design 51
Value for money 41
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 better?
  • Lighter: 199g vs 215g

  • Better camera (77/100 vs 31/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (51/100 vs 31/100)
What makes Nubia Red Magic 11 Air better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3448524 vs 1499601
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3050 vs 1880
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9300 vs 5100
  • Bigger battery: 7000 vs 4700 mAh
  • Faster charging: 80W vs 37W
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
  • Cheaper: $499 vs $999

  • Higher performance (74/100 vs 25/100)
  • Longer battery life (65/100 vs 37/100)
  • Better value for money (75/100 vs 41/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Google Pixel 9 Pro vs the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air scores 13 points higher (63/100 vs 50/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads (74/100 vs 25/100). In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 9 Pro leads (77/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads (65/100 vs 37/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads (75/100 vs 41/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 9 Pro (74/100 vs 25/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 9 Pro significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (77/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air notably outperforms the Google Pixel 9 Pro (65/100 vs 37/100). In the "design" category, the Google Pixel 9 Pro notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (51/100 vs 31/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 9 Pro (75/100 vs 41/100).

Google Pixel 9 Pro: The Google Pixel 9 Pro 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 Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
Processor Google Tensor G4 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
AnTuTu 1499601 3448524
Geekbench Single 1880 3050
Geekbench Multi 5100 9300
Display 6.3" Super Actua LTPO OLED 6.8" AMOLED
Resolution 2856x1280 2688x1216
Refresh rate 120 Hz 144 Hz
Battery 4700 mAh 7000 mAh
Charging 37W 80W
Wireless charging 23W 0W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 48 MP 8 MP
Telephoto 48 MP 0 MP
Front camera 42 MP 16 MP
RAM 16GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 256GB / 512GB
OS Android 14 Android 16
Brightness (peak) 3000 nits 1800 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68 IP54
Dimensions 152.8×72.0×8.5 mm 163.8×76.5×8.0 mm
Weight 199 g 215 g
Price $999 $499
Camera comparison
Google Pixel 9 Pro
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.68
  • Ultrawide: 48MP
  • Telephoto: 48MP
  • Front: 42MP
77
camera
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
  • Main: 50MP f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
31
camera
Display comparison
Google Pixel 9 Pro
  • 6.3" Super Actua LTPO OLED
  • Resolution: 2856x1280
  • 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
  • 4700 mAh
  • Wired: 37W
  • Wireless: 23W
37
battery
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
  • 7000 mAh
  • Wired: 80W
  • No wireless charging
65
battery
Overall performance score

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

Google Pixel 9 Pro Google Tensor G4
50/100
1499601 AnTuTu
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
63/100 +56.5%
3448524 AnTuTu

Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads Google Pixel 9 Pro by 56.5% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Google Pixel 9 Pro
$999
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
$499

Price difference: $500. Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is cheaper by $500.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 9 Pro (74/100 vs 25/100).

display

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

camera

In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 9 Pro significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (77/100 vs 31/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air notably outperforms the Google Pixel 9 Pro (65/100 vs 37/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Google Pixel 9 Pro notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (51/100 vs 31/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 9 Pro (75/100 vs 41/100).

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

The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is noticeably better than the Google Pixel 9 Pro — the overall rating gap is 13 points.

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

The Google Pixel 9 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 50/100, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air — 63/100.

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

The Google Pixel 9 Pro leads on camera score (77/100 vs 31/100).

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

The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads on performance (74/100 vs 25/100).

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

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