Google Pixel 9 Pro XL vs Nubia Red Magic 11 Air

The Google Pixel 9 Pro XL (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 $1099 and $499. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads — 63/100 vs 53/100 (a 10-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5060); the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is faster in AnTuTu (3,448,524 vs 1,585,585).

The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is noticeably better than the Google Pixel 9 Pro XL — the overall rating gap is 10 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Google Pixel 9 Pro XL
Performance 26
Display 100
Camera 88
Battery 46
Design 23
Value for money 34
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 XL better?

  • Better camera (88/100 vs 31/100)
What makes Nubia Red Magic 11 Air better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3448524 vs 1585585
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3050 vs 1900
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9300 vs 5200
  • Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5060 mAh
  • Faster charging: 80W vs 37W
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
  • Lighter: 215g vs 221g
  • Cheaper: $499 vs $1099

  • Higher performance (74/100 vs 26/100)
  • Longer battery life (65/100 vs 46/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (31/100 vs 23/100)
  • Better value for money (75/100 vs 34/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Google Pixel 9 Pro XL vs the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air scores 10 points higher (63/100 vs 53/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads (74/100 vs 26/100). In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 9 Pro XL leads (88/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads (65/100 vs 46/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads (75/100 vs 34/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 9 Pro XL (74/100 vs 26/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 9 Pro XL significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (88/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air notably outperforms the Google Pixel 9 Pro XL (65/100 vs 46/100). In the "design" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is a bit better (31/100 vs 23/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 9 Pro XL (75/100 vs 34/100).

Google Pixel 9 Pro XL: The Google Pixel 9 Pro XL is a better fit for mobile photography enthusiasts.
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 XL Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
Processor Google Tensor G4 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
AnTuTu 1585585 3448524
Geekbench Single 1900 3050
Geekbench Multi 5200 9300
Display 6.8" Super Actua LTPO OLED 6.8" AMOLED
Resolution 2992x1344 2688x1216
Refresh rate 120 Hz 144 Hz
Battery 5060 mAh 7000 mAh
Charging 37W 80W
Wireless charging 23W 0W
DXOMark (camera) 160
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 162.8×76.6×8.5 mm 163.8×76.5×8.0 mm
Weight 221 g 215 g
Price $1099 $499
Camera comparison
Google Pixel 9 Pro XL
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.68
  • Ultrawide: 48MP
  • Telephoto: 48MP
  • Front: 42MP
88
camera
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
  • Main: 50MP f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
31
camera
Display comparison
Google Pixel 9 Pro XL
  • 6.8" Super Actua LTPO OLED
  • Resolution: 2992x1344
  • 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 XL
  • 5060 mAh
  • Wired: 37W
  • Wireless: 23W
46
battery
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
  • 7000 mAh
  • Wired: 80W
  • No wireless charging
65
battery
Overall performance score

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

Google Pixel 9 Pro XL Google Tensor G4
53/100
1585585 AnTuTu
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
63/100 +54.0%
3448524 AnTuTu

Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads Google Pixel 9 Pro XL by 54.0% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Google Pixel 9 Pro XL
$1099
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
$499

Price difference: $600. Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is cheaper by $600.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 9 Pro XL (74/100 vs 26/100).

display

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

camera

In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 9 Pro XL significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (88/100 vs 31/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air notably outperforms the Google Pixel 9 Pro XL (65/100 vs 46/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is a bit better (31/100 vs 23/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 9 Pro XL (75/100 vs 34/100).

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

The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is noticeably better than the Google Pixel 9 Pro XL — the overall rating gap is 10 points.

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

The Google Pixel 9 Pro XL has a MobileRank rating of 53/100, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air — 63/100.

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

The Google Pixel 9 Pro XL leads on camera score (88/100 vs 31/100).

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

The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads on performance (74/100 vs 26/100).

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

The Google Pixel 9 Pro XL is a better fit for mobile photography enthusiasts. The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is a better fit for active users, budget-conscious buyers.