Google Pixel 9a vs Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+
The Google Pixel 9a (2025) runs on the Google Tensor G4, while the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $499 and $860. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ leads — 81/100 vs 66/100 (a 15-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 5100); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ is faster in AnTuTu (4,592,636 vs 1,321,069); the Google Pixel 9a is noticeably lighter (186g vs 230g).
Google Pixel 9a
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+
- Lighter: 186g vs 230g
- Cheaper at launch: $499 vs $860
- Better camera (63/100 vs 52/100)
- Better portability (58/100 vs 29/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 4592636 vs 1321069
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 1977
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 4778
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 5100 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 23W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Faster wireless charging: 80W vs 7W
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 71/100)
- Longer battery life (93/100 vs 52/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 82/100)
Comparing the Google Pixel 9a vs the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ scores 15 points higher (81/100 vs 66/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ leads (99/100 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 11S Pro+ leads (93/100 vs 52/100). Value score: Google Pixel 9a — 58/100, Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ — 74/100; 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 11S Pro+ notably outperforms the Google Pixel 9a (99/100 vs 71/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S 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 11S Pro+ significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 9a (93/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the Google Pixel 9a notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ (58/100 vs 29/100).
| Specification | Google Pixel 9a | Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Google Tensor G4 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1321069 | 4592636 | |
| 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 | 7500 mAh | |
| Charging | 23W | 120W | |
| 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 / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2700 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | — | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 154.7×73.3×8.9 mm | — | |
| Weight | 186 g | 230 g | |
| Launch price | $499 | $860 |
Google Pixel 9a
- Main: 48MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 13MP
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Google Pixel 9a
- 6.3" P-OLED
- Resolution: 2424x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2688
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Google Pixel 9a
- 5100 mAh
- Wired: 23W
- Wireless: 7W
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 80W
We compared Google Pixel 9a and Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ leads Google Pixel 9a by 71.2% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $361. Google Pixel 9a was $361 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ notably outperforms the Google Pixel 9a (99/100 vs 71/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S 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 11S Pro+ significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 9a (93/100 vs 52/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Google Pixel 9a notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ (58/100 vs 29/100).
Which is better: the Google Pixel 9a or the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ is noticeably better than the Google Pixel 9a — the overall rating gap is 15 points.
What is the rating of the Google Pixel 9a and the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+?
The Google Pixel 9a has a MobileRank rating of 66/100, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ — 81/100.
Which has the better camera: the Google Pixel 9a or the Nubia Red Magic 11S 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 11S Pro+?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ leads on performance (99/100 vs 71/100).
Should you choose the Google Pixel 9a over the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+?
The Google Pixel 9a is a better fit for active users. The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.