Google Pixel XL vs Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro
The Google Pixel XL (2016) runs on the Snapdragon 821, while the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $769 and $660. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro leads — 80/100 vs 26/100 (a 54-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 3450); the main camera is 12 MP vs 50 MP; the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (4,005,248 vs 312,361); the Google Pixel XL is noticeably lighter (168g vs 230g).
Google Pixel XL
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro
- Lighter: 168g vs 230g
- Better portability (73/100 vs 31/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 4005248 vs 312361
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 390
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 792
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 3450 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 60Hz
- Cheaper at launch: $660 vs $769
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 22/100)
- Better camera (52/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (86/100 vs 12/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 66/100)
Comparing the Google Pixel XL vs the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro scores 54 points higher (80/100 vs 26/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro leads (98/100 vs 22/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro leads (52/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro leads (86/100 vs 12/100). Value score: Google Pixel XL — 0/100, 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 significantly outperforms the Google Pixel XL (98/100 vs 22/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro notably outperforms the Google Pixel XL (93/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro significantly outperforms the Google Pixel XL (52/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro significantly outperforms the Google Pixel XL (86/100 vs 12/100). In the "portability" category, the Google Pixel XL significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (73/100 vs 31/100).
| Specification | Google Pixel XL | Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 821 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 312361 | 4005248 | |
| Geekbench Single | 390 | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 792 | 11033 | |
| Display | 5.5" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1440x2560 | 1216x2688 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 3450 mAh | 8000 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 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 | — | IPX8 | |
| Dimensions | 154.7×75.7×8.5 mm | 163.8×76.5×8.9 mm | |
| Weight | 168 g | 230 g | |
| Launch price | $769 | $660 |
Google Pixel XL
- Main: 12MP f/f/2.0
- Front: 8MP
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Google Pixel XL
- 5.5" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x2560
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2688
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Google Pixel XL
- 3450 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro
- 8000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 14:36 hrs, total 33:56 hrs
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 80W
We compared Google Pixel XL and Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro leads Google Pixel XL by 92.2% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $109. Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro was $109 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro significantly outperforms the Google Pixel XL (98/100 vs 22/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro notably outperforms the Google Pixel XL (93/100 vs 66/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro significantly outperforms the Google Pixel XL (52/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro significantly outperforms the Google Pixel XL (86/100 vs 12/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Google Pixel XL significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (73/100 vs 31/100).
Which is better: the Google Pixel XL or the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro significantly outperforms the Google Pixel XL by 54 points (80/100 vs 26/100).
What is the rating of the Google Pixel XL and the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro?
The Google Pixel XL has a MobileRank rating of 26/100, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro — 80/100.
Which has the better camera: the Google Pixel XL or the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro leads on camera score (52/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Google Pixel XL or the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro leads on performance (98/100 vs 22/100).
Should you choose the Google Pixel XL over the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro?
The Google Pixel XL is a better fit for everyday use. The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.