Google Pixel 9a vs Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro

The Google Pixel 9a (2025) runs on the Google Tensor G4, while the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $499 and $660. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro leads — 80/100 vs 66/100 (a 14-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 5100); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,981,427 vs 1,321,069); the Google Pixel 9a is noticeably lighter (186g vs 230g).

The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro is noticeably better than the Google Pixel 9a — the overall rating gap is 14 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Google Pixel 9a
Performance 71
Display 82
Camera 63
Battery 52
Portability 58
Value for money 58
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro
Performance 98
Display 93
Camera 52
Battery 86
Portability 31
Value for money 72
What makes Google Pixel 9a better?
  • Lighter: 186g vs 230g
  • Cheaper at launch: $499 vs $660

  • Better camera (63/100 vs 52/100)
  • Better portability (58/100 vs 31/100)
What makes Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3981427 vs 1321069
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 1977
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 4778
  • Bigger battery: 8000 vs 5100 mAh
  • Faster charging: 80W vs 23W
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
  • Faster wireless charging: 80W vs 7W

  • Higher performance (98/100 vs 71/100)
  • Longer battery life (86/100 vs 52/100)
  • Better display (93/100 vs 82/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Google Pixel 9a vs the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro scores 14 points higher (80/100 vs 66/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro leads (98/100 vs 71/100). In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 9a leads (63/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro leads (86/100 vs 52/100). Value score: Google Pixel 9a — 58/100, Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro — 72/100; 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 Pro notably outperforms the Google Pixel 9a (98/100 vs 71/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro is a bit better (93/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 9a is a bit better (63/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 9a (86/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the Google Pixel 9a notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (58/100 vs 31/100).

Google Pixel 9a: The Google Pixel 9a is a better fit for active users.
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro: The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.
Specs comparison
Specification Google Pixel 9a Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro
Processor Google Tensor G4 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
AnTuTu 1321069 3981427
Geekbench Single 1977 3640
Geekbench Multi 4778 11033
Display 6.3" P-OLED 6.8" AMOLED
Resolution 2424x1080 1216x2688
Refresh rate 120 Hz 144 Hz
Battery 5100 mAh 8000 mAh
Charging 23W 80W
Wireless charging 7W 80W
DXOMark (camera) 128
Main camera 48 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 13 MP 50 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 IPX8
Dimensions 154.7×73.3×8.9 mm 163.8×76.5×8.9 mm
Weight 186 g 230 g
Launch price $499 $660
Camera comparison
Google Pixel 9a
  • Main: 48MP f/f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 13MP
  • Front: 13MP
63
camera
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Front: 16MP
52
camera
Display comparison
Google Pixel 9a
  • 6.3" P-OLED
  • Resolution: 2424x1080
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
82
display
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1216x2688
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
93
display
Battery and charging
Google Pixel 9a
  • 5100 mAh
  • Wired: 23W
  • Wireless: 7W
52
battery
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro
  • 8000 mAh
  • NanoReview test: web browsing 14:36 hrs, total 33:56 hrs
  • Wired: 80W
  • Wireless: 80W
86
battery
Overall performance score

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

Google Pixel 9a Google Tensor G4
66/100
1321069 AnTuTu
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
80/100 +66.8%
3981427 AnTuTu

Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro leads Google Pixel 9a by 66.8% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Google Pixel 9a
$499
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro
$660

Launch price difference: $161. Google Pixel 9a was $161 cheaper at launch.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro notably outperforms the Google Pixel 9a (98/100 vs 71/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro is a bit better (93/100 vs 82/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 9a is a bit better (63/100 vs 52/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 9a (86/100 vs 52/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Google Pixel 9a notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (58/100 vs 31/100).

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

The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro is noticeably better than the Google Pixel 9a — the overall rating gap is 14 points.

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

The Google Pixel 9a has a MobileRank rating of 66/100, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro — 80/100.

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

The Google Pixel 9a leads on camera score (63/100 vs 52/100).

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

The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro leads on performance (98/100 vs 71/100).

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

The Google Pixel 9a is a better fit for active users. The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.