Nothing Phone (3a) Pro vs Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+
The Nothing Phone (3a) Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3, while the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; estimated prices are $459 and $860. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ leads — 77/100 vs 43/100 (a 34-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 (4,592,636 vs 1,063,102); the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro is noticeably lighter (201g vs 230g).
Nothing Phone (3a) Pro
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+
- Lighter: 201g vs 230g
- Cheaper: $459 vs $860
- Better camera (62/100 vs 47/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (48/100 vs 12/100)
- Better value for money (78/100 vs 51/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 4592636 vs 1063102
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 1162
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 3315
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 50W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 7/100)
- Longer battery life (92/100 vs 44/100)
Comparing the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro vs the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ scores 34 points higher (77/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ leads (97/100 vs 7/100). In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro leads (62/100 vs 47/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ leads (92/100 vs 44/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro leads (78/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro (97/100 vs 7/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ (62/100 vs 47/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro (92/100 vs 44/100). In the "design" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ (48/100 vs 12/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ (78/100 vs 51/100).
| Specification | Nothing Phone (3a) Pro | Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1063102 | 4592636 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1162 | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3315 | 11033 | |
| 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 | |
| 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 | |
| Price | $459 | $860 |
Nothing Phone (3a) Pro
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Nothing Phone (3a) Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2392x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2688
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Nothing Phone (3a) Pro
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 50W
- No wireless charging
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 80W
We compared Nothing Phone (3a) Pro and Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ leads Nothing Phone (3a) Pro by 76.9% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $401. Nothing Phone (3a) Pro is cheaper by $401.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro (97/100 vs 7/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ (62/100 vs 47/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro (92/100 vs 44/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ (48/100 vs 12/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ (78/100 vs 51/100).
Which is better: the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro or the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro by 34 points (77/100 vs 43/100).
What is the rating of the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro and the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+?
The Nothing Phone (3a) Pro has a MobileRank rating of 43/100, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ — 77/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro or the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+?
The Nothing Phone (3a) Pro leads on camera score (62/100 vs 47/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro or the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ leads on performance (97/100 vs 7/100).
Should you choose the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro over the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+?
The Nothing Phone (3a) Pro 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.