Google Pixel XL vs Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China)
The Google Pixel XL (2016) runs on the Snapdragon 821, while the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $769 and $749. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) leads — 77/100 vs 26/100 (a 51-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 3450); the main camera is 12 MP vs 50 MP; the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) is faster in AnTuTu (3,950,082 vs 312,361); the Google Pixel XL is noticeably lighter (168g vs 230g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Google Pixel XL
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China)
What makes Google Pixel XL better?
- Lighter: 168g vs 230g
- Better portability (73/100 vs 31/100)
What makes Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3950082 vs 312361
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 390
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 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: $749 vs $769
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 22/100)
- Better camera (52/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (71/100 vs 12/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 66/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Google Pixel XL vs the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China), the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) scores 51 points higher (77/100 vs 26/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) leads (98/100 vs 22/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) leads (52/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) leads (71/100 vs 12/100). Value score: Google Pixel XL — 0/100, Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) — 68/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) significantly outperforms the Google Pixel XL (98/100 vs 22/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) notably outperforms the Google Pixel XL (93/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) significantly outperforms the Google Pixel XL (52/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) significantly outperforms the Google Pixel XL (71/100 vs 12/100). In the "portability" category, the Google Pixel XL significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) (73/100 vs 31/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Google Pixel XL | Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 821 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 312361 | 3950082 | |
| Geekbench Single | 390 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 792 | 11047 | |
| Display | 5.5" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1440x2560 | 1216x2688 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 3450 mAh | 8000 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 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 | $749 |
Camera comparison
Google Pixel XL
- Main: 12MP f/2.0
- Front: 8MP
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China)
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Google Pixel XL
- 5.5" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x2560
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China)
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2688
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Google Pixel XL
- 3450 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China)
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Google Pixel XL and Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) leads Google Pixel XL by 92.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $20. Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) was $20 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) significantly outperforms the Google Pixel XL (98/100 vs 22/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) notably outperforms the Google Pixel XL (93/100 vs 66/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) significantly outperforms the Google Pixel XL (52/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) significantly outperforms the Google Pixel XL (71/100 vs 12/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Google Pixel XL significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) (73/100 vs 31/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Google Pixel XL or the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China)?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) significantly outperforms the Google Pixel XL by 51 points (77/100 vs 26/100).
What is the rating of the Google Pixel XL and the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China)?
The Google Pixel XL has a MobileRank rating of 26/100, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) — 77/100.
Which has the better camera: the Google Pixel XL or the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China)?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) leads on camera score (52/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Google Pixel XL or the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China)?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) leads on performance (98/100 vs 22/100).
Should you choose the Google Pixel XL over the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China)?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) is a better fit for gamers and power users.