Google Pixel 9a vs Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
The Google Pixel 9a (2025) runs on the Google Tensor G4, while the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $499 and $499. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads — 72/100 vs 66/100 (a 6-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5100); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is faster in AnTuTu (3,448,524 vs 1,321,069); the Google Pixel 9a is noticeably lighter (186g vs 215g).
Google Pixel 9a
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
- Lighter: 186g vs 215g
- Better camera (63/100 vs 35/100)
- Better portability (58/100 vs 50/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3448524 vs 1321069
- Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 1977
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 4778
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5100 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 23W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (93/100 vs 71/100)
- Longer battery life (68/100 vs 52/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 82/100)
Comparing the Google Pixel 9a vs the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air scores 6 points higher (72/100 vs 66/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads (93/100 vs 71/100). In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 9a leads (63/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads (68/100 vs 52/100). Value score: Google Pixel 9a — 58/100, Nubia Red Magic 11 Air — 70/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air notably outperforms the Google Pixel 9a (93/100 vs 71/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is a bit better (93/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 9a notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (63/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air notably outperforms the Google Pixel 9a (68/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the Google Pixel 9a is a bit better (58/100 vs 50/100).
| Specification | Google Pixel 9a | Nubia Red Magic 11 Air | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Google Tensor G4 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 1321069 | 3448524 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1977 | 3041 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4778 | 9494 | |
| Display | 6.3" P-OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2424x1080 | 2688x1216 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5100 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 23W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 7W | 0W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 128 | — | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2700 nits | 1800 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 154.7×73.3×8.9 mm | 163.8×76.5×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 186 g | 215 g | |
| Launch price | $499 | $499 |
Google Pixel 9a
- Main: 48MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 13MP
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Google Pixel 9a
- 6.3" P-OLED
- Resolution: 2424x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2688x1216
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Google Pixel 9a
- 5100 mAh
- Wired: 23W
- Wireless: 7W
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
We compared Google Pixel 9a and Nubia Red Magic 11 Air, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads Google Pixel 9a by 61.7% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $0. Same launch price.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air notably outperforms the Google Pixel 9a (93/100 vs 71/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is a bit better (93/100 vs 82/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 9a notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (63/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air notably outperforms the Google Pixel 9a (68/100 vs 52/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Google Pixel 9a is a bit better (58/100 vs 50/100).
Which is better: the Google Pixel 9a or the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air edges out the Google Pixel 9a by just 6 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Google Pixel 9a and the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air?
The Google Pixel 9a has a MobileRank rating of 66/100, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air — 72/100.
Which has the better camera: the Google Pixel 9a or the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air?
The Google Pixel 9a leads on camera score (63/100 vs 35/100).
Which is more powerful: the Google Pixel 9a or the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads on performance (93/100 vs 71/100).
Should you choose the Google Pixel 9a over the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air?
The Google Pixel 9a is a better fit for active users. The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is a better fit for gamers and power users.