Google Pixel XL vs Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
The Google Pixel XL (2016) runs on the Snapdragon 821, while the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $769 and $499. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads — 72/100 vs 26/100 (a 46-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 3450); the main camera is 12 MP vs 50 MP; the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is faster in AnTuTu (3,448,524 vs 312,361); the Google Pixel XL is noticeably lighter (168g vs 215g).
Google Pixel XL
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
- Lighter: 168g vs 215g
- Better portability (73/100 vs 50/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3448524 vs 312361
- Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 390
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 792
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 3450 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 60Hz
- Cheaper at launch: $499 vs $769
- Higher performance (93/100 vs 22/100)
- Better camera (35/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (68/100 vs 12/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 66/100)
Comparing the Google Pixel XL vs the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air scores 46 points higher (72/100 vs 26/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads (93/100 vs 22/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads (35/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads (68/100 vs 12/100). Value score: Google Pixel XL — 0/100, 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 significantly outperforms the Google Pixel XL (93/100 vs 22/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air notably outperforms the Google Pixel XL (93/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air notably outperforms the Google Pixel XL (35/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air significantly outperforms the Google Pixel XL (68/100 vs 12/100). In the "portability" category, the Google Pixel XL notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (73/100 vs 50/100).
| Specification | Google Pixel XL | Nubia Red Magic 11 Air | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 821 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 312361 | 3448524 | |
| Geekbench Single | 390 | 3041 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 792 | 9494 | |
| Display | 5.5" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1440x2560 | 2688x1216 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 3450 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 32GB / 128GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 7.1 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1800 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 154.7×75.7×8.5 mm | 163.8×76.5×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 168 g | 215 g | |
| Launch price | $769 | $499 |
Google Pixel XL
- Main: 12MP f/f/2.0
- Front: 8MP
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Google Pixel XL
- 5.5" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x2560
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2688x1216
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Google Pixel XL
- 3450 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
We compared Google Pixel XL and Nubia Red Magic 11 Air, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads Google Pixel XL by 90.9% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $270. Nubia Red Magic 11 Air was $270 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air significantly outperforms the Google Pixel XL (93/100 vs 22/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air notably outperforms the Google Pixel XL (93/100 vs 66/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air notably outperforms the Google Pixel XL (35/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air significantly outperforms the Google Pixel XL (68/100 vs 12/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Google Pixel XL notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (73/100 vs 50/100).
Which is better: the Google Pixel XL or the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air significantly outperforms the Google Pixel XL by 46 points (72/100 vs 26/100).
What is the rating of the Google Pixel XL and the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air?
The Google Pixel XL has a MobileRank rating of 26/100, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air — 72/100.
Which has the better camera: the Google Pixel XL or the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads on camera score (35/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Google Pixel XL or the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads on performance (93/100 vs 22/100).
Should you choose the Google Pixel XL over the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air?
The Google Pixel XL is a better fit for everyday use. The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is a better fit for gamers and power users.