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 $649. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads — 80/100 vs 66/100 (a 14-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 (4,416,758 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 $649
- Better camera (63/100 vs 52/100)
- Better portability (58/100 vs 31/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 4416758 vs 1321069
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 1977
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 4778
- Bigger battery: 7500 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 (99/100 vs 71/100)
- Longer battery life (84/100 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 14 points higher (80/100 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 (84/100 vs 52/100). Value score: Google Pixel 9a — 58/100, Nubia Red Magic 11S 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 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 (84/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the Google Pixel 9a notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (58/100 vs 31/100).
| Specification | Google Pixel 9a | Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Google Tensor G4 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1321069 | 4416758 | |
| 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 | 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 / 1TB | |
| 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 | $649 |
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: 80W
- 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 70.1% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $150. Google Pixel 9a was $150 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 (84/100 vs 52/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Google Pixel 9a notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (58/100 vs 31/100).
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 14 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 — 80/100.
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.