Nothing Phone (2a) vs Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro
The Nothing Phone (2a) (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7200 Pro, while the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $349 and $660. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro leads — 80/100 vs 59/100 (a 21-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 5000); the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (4,013,168 vs 985,261); the Nothing Phone (2a) is noticeably lighter (190g vs 230g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nothing Phone (2a)
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro
What makes Nothing Phone (2a) better?
- Lighter: 190g vs 230g
- Cheaper at launch: $349 vs $660
- Better camera (57/100 vs 52/100)
- Better portability (59/100 vs 31/100)
What makes Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4013168 vs 985261
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1100
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 3000
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 45W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 58/100)
- Longer battery life (86/100 vs 48/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 80/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nothing Phone (2a) vs the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro scores 21 points higher (80/100 vs 59/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro leads (98/100 vs 58/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro leads (86/100 vs 48/100). Value score: Nothing Phone (2a) — 52/100, Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro — 74/100; 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 11 Pro significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (2a) (98/100 vs 58/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro is a bit better (93/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (2a) is a bit better (57/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (2a) (86/100 vs 48/100). In the "portability" category, the Nothing Phone (2a) notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (59/100 vs 31/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nothing Phone (2a) | Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 7200 Pro | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 985261 | 4013168 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1100 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3000 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2412x1084 | 1216x2688 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 8000 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 14 / Nothing OS 2.5 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1300 nits | 1800 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | IPX8 | |
| Dimensions | 161.7×76.3×8.6 mm | 163.8×76.5×8.9 mm | |
| Weight | 190 g | 230 g | |
| Launch price | $349 | $660 |
Camera comparison
Nothing Phone (2a)
- Main: 50MP f/1.88
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Nothing Phone (2a)
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2412x1084
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2688
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Nothing Phone (2a)
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- 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
Overall performance score
We compared Nothing Phone (2a) and Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro leads Nothing Phone (2a) by 75.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $311. Nothing Phone (2a) was $311 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (2a) (98/100 vs 58/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro is a bit better (93/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (2a) is a bit better (57/100 vs 52/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (2a) (86/100 vs 48/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nothing Phone (2a) notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (59/100 vs 31/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nothing Phone (2a) or the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (2a) by 21 points (80/100 vs 59/100).
What is the rating of the Nothing Phone (2a) and the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro?
The Nothing Phone (2a) has a MobileRank rating of 59/100, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro — 80/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nothing Phone (2a) or the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro?
The Nothing Phone (2a) leads on camera score (57/100 vs 52/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nothing Phone (2a) or the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro leads on performance (98/100 vs 58/100).
Should you choose the Nothing Phone (2a) over the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.