Google Pixel 9 vs Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
The Google Pixel 9 (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 $799 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 1,561,427); the Google Pixel 9 is noticeably lighter (198g vs 215g).
Google Pixel 9
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
- Lighter: 198g vs 215g
- Better camera (75/100 vs 31/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (52/100 vs 31/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3448524 vs 1561427
- Better Geekbench Single: 3050 vs 1850
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9300 vs 4900
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 4700 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 27W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Cheaper: $499 vs $799
- Higher performance (74/100 vs 25/100)
- Longer battery life (65/100 vs 33/100)
- Better value for money (75/100 vs 55/100)
Comparing the Google Pixel 9 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 leads (75/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads (65/100 vs 33/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads (75/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 9 (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 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (75/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 9 (65/100 vs 33/100). In the "design" category, the Google Pixel 9 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (52/100 vs 31/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air notably outperforms the Google Pixel 9 (75/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Google Pixel 9 | Nubia Red Magic 11 Air | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Google Tensor G4 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 1561427 | 3448524 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1850 | 3050 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4900 | 9300 | |
| Display | 6.3" Actua OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2424x1080 | 2688x1216 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 4700 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 27W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 0W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 143 | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 48 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 10 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 14 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2700 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 | 198 g | 215 g | |
| Price | $799 | $499 |
Google Pixel 9
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.68
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Front: 10MP
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Google Pixel 9
- 6.3" Actua OLED
- Resolution: 2424x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2688x1216
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Google Pixel 9
- 4700 mAh
- Wired: 27W
- Wireless: 15W
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
We compared Google Pixel 9 and Nubia Red Magic 11 Air, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads Google Pixel 9 by 54.7% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $300. Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is cheaper by $300.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 9 (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 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (75/100 vs 31/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 9 (65/100 vs 33/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Google Pixel 9 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (52/100 vs 31/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air notably outperforms the Google Pixel 9 (75/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Google Pixel 9 or the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is noticeably better than the Google Pixel 9 — the overall rating gap is 13 points.
What is the rating of the Google Pixel 9 and the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air?
The Google Pixel 9 has a MobileRank rating of 50/100, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air — 63/100.
Which has the better camera: the Google Pixel 9 or the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air?
The Google Pixel 9 leads on camera score (75/100 vs 31/100).
Which is more powerful: the Google Pixel 9 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 over the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air?
The Google Pixel 9 is a better fit for everyday use. The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is a better fit for active users, budget-conscious buyers.