Nothing Phone (2a) vs Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro
The Nothing Phone (2a) (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7200 Pro, while the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; estimated prices are $349 and $649. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads — 77/100 vs 40/100 (a 37-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 5000); the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro is faster in AnTuTu (4,416,758 vs 985,261); the Nothing Phone (2a) is noticeably lighter (190g vs 230g).
Nothing Phone (2a)
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro
- Lighter: 190g vs 230g
- Cheaper: $349 vs $649
- Better camera (54/100 vs 47/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (62/100 vs 12/100)
- Better value for money (86/100 vs 65/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 4416758 vs 985261
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 1100
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 3000
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 45W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 4/100)
- Longer battery life (82/100 vs 42/100)
Comparing the Nothing Phone (2a) vs the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro scores 37 points higher (77/100 vs 40/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads (97/100 vs 4/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads (82/100 vs 42/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nothing Phone (2a) leads (86/100 vs 65/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (2a) (97/100 vs 4/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (2a) is a bit better (54/100 vs 47/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (2a) (82/100 vs 42/100). In the "design" category, the Nothing Phone (2a) significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (62/100 vs 12/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nothing Phone (2a) notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (86/100 vs 65/100).
| Specification | Nothing Phone (2a) | Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 7200 Pro | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 985261 | 4416758 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1100 | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3000 | 11033 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2412x1084 | 1216x2688 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 7500 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 / 1TB | |
| 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 | |
| Price | $349 | $649 |
Nothing Phone (2a)
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.88
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Nothing Phone (2a)
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2412x1084
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2688
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Nothing Phone (2a)
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 80W
We compared Nothing Phone (2a) and Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads Nothing Phone (2a) by 77.7% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $300. Nothing Phone (2a) is cheaper by $300.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (2a) (97/100 vs 4/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (2a) is a bit better (54/100 vs 47/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (2a) (82/100 vs 42/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Nothing Phone (2a) significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (62/100 vs 12/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Nothing Phone (2a) notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (86/100 vs 65/100).
Which is better: the Nothing Phone (2a) or the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (2a) by 37 points (77/100 vs 40/100).
What is the rating of the Nothing Phone (2a) and the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro?
The Nothing Phone (2a) has a MobileRank rating of 40/100, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro — 77/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nothing Phone (2a) or the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro?
The Nothing Phone (2a) leads on camera score (54/100 vs 47/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nothing Phone (2a) or the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads on performance (97/100 vs 4/100).
Should you choose the Nothing Phone (2a) over the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro?
The Nothing Phone (2a) is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.