Nothing Phone (3a) vs Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China)
The Nothing Phone (3a) (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3, while the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) leads — 77/100 vs 60/100 (a 17-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 5000); the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) is faster in AnTuTu (3,950,082 vs 1,050,601); the Nothing Phone (3a) is noticeably lighter (201g vs 230g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nothing Phone (3a)
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China)
What makes Nothing Phone (3a) better?
- Lighter: 201g vs 230g
- Better camera (61/100 vs 52/100)
- Better portability (54/100 vs 31/100)
What makes Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3950082 vs 1050601
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1161
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 3390
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 45W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 60/100)
- Longer battery life (71/100 vs 48/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 79/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nothing Phone (3a) vs the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China), the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) scores 17 points higher (77/100 vs 60/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) leads (98/100 vs 60/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) leads (71/100 vs 48/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) (98/100 vs 60/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) is a bit better (93/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) is a bit better (61/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) (71/100 vs 48/100). In the "portability" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) (54/100 vs 31/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nothing Phone (3a) | Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1050601 | 3950082 | |
| 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 | 8000 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 15 / Nothing OS 3.1 | Android 16, Redmagic OS 11 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3000 nits | 2000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | IPX8 | |
| Dimensions | 163.5×77.5×8.4 mm | 163.8×76.5×8.9 mm | |
| Weight | 201 g | 230 g | |
| Launch price | $329 | — |
Camera comparison
Nothing Phone (3a)
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China)
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Nothing Phone (3a)
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2392x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China)
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2688
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Nothing Phone (3a)
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China)
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nothing Phone (3a) and Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) leads Nothing Phone (3a) by 73.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China)
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) (98/100 vs 60/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) is a bit better (93/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) is a bit better (61/100 vs 52/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) (71/100 vs 48/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) (54/100 vs 31/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nothing Phone (3a) or the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China)?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) is noticeably better than the Nothing Phone (3a) — the overall rating gap is 17 points.
What is the rating of the Nothing Phone (3a) and the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China)?
The Nothing Phone (3a) has a MobileRank rating of 60/100, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) — 77/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nothing Phone (3a) or the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China)?
The Nothing Phone (3a) leads on camera score (61/100 vs 52/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nothing Phone (3a) or the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China)?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) leads on performance (98/100 vs 60/100).
Should you choose the Nothing Phone (3a) over the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China)?
The Nothing Phone (3a) is a better fit for active users. The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) is a better fit for gamers and power users.