Nothing Phone (3a) Pro vs Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+
The Nothing Phone (3a) Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3, while the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $459 and $760. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ leads — 81/100 vs 61/100 (a 20-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 5000); the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ is faster in AnTuTu (4,244,509 vs 1,063,109); the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro is noticeably lighter (201g vs 230g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nothing Phone (3a) Pro
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+
What makes Nothing Phone (3a) Pro better?
- Lighter: 201g vs 230g
- Cheaper at launch: $459 vs $760
- Better camera (64/100 vs 52/100)
- Better portability (54/100 vs 29/100)
What makes Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4244509 vs 1063109
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1161
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 3390
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 50W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 60/100)
- Longer battery life (93/100 vs 49/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 79/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro vs the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ scores 20 points higher (81/100 vs 61/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ leads (99/100 vs 60/100). In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro leads (64/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ leads (93/100 vs 49/100). Value score: Nothing Phone (3a) Pro — 46/100, Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ — 76/100; 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 (3a) Pro (99/100 vs 60/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ is a bit better (93/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro is a bit better (64/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro (93/100 vs 49/100). In the "portability" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ (54/100 vs 29/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nothing Phone (3a) Pro | Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1063109 | 4244509 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1161 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3390 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2392x1080 | 1216x2688 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 7500 mAh | |
| Charging | 50W | 120W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB / 16GB / 24GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 15 / Nothing OS 3.1 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | — | |
| Protection | IP54 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.5×77.5×8.4 mm | — | |
| Weight | 201 g | 230 g | |
| Launch price | $459 | $760 |
Camera comparison
Nothing Phone (3a) Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Nothing Phone (3a) Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2392x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2688
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Nothing Phone (3a) Pro
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 50W
- No wireless charging
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 80W
Overall performance score
We compared Nothing Phone (3a) Pro and Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ leads Nothing Phone (3a) Pro by 75.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $301. Nothing Phone (3a) Pro was $301 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro (99/100 vs 60/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ is a bit better (93/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro is a bit better (64/100 vs 52/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro (93/100 vs 49/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ (54/100 vs 29/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro or the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro by 20 points (81/100 vs 61/100).
What is the rating of the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro and the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+?
The Nothing Phone (3a) Pro has a MobileRank rating of 61/100, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ — 81/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro or the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+?
The Nothing Phone (3a) Pro leads on camera score (64/100 vs 52/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro or the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ leads on performance (99/100 vs 60/100).
Should you choose the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro over the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+?
The Nothing Phone (3a) Pro is a better fit for active users. The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.