Nothing Phone (3a) vs Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro
The Nothing Phone (3a) (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; launch prices were $329 and $649. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads — 80/100 vs 60/100 (a 20-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 (4,678,468 vs 1,050,601); the Nothing Phone (3a) is noticeably lighter (201g vs 230g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nothing Phone (3a)
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro
What makes Nothing Phone (3a) better?
- Lighter: 201g vs 230g
- Cheaper at launch: $329 vs $649
- Better camera (61/100 vs 52/100)
- Better portability (54/100 vs 31/100)
What makes Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4678468 vs 1050601
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1161
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 3390
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 45W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 60/100)
- Longer battery life (84/100 vs 48/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 79/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nothing Phone (3a) vs the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro scores 20 points higher (80/100 vs 60/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads (99/100 vs 60/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads (84/100 vs 48/100). Value score: Nothing Phone (3a) — 56/100, Nubia Red Magic 11S 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 11S Pro significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) (99/100 vs 60/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro 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 11S Pro significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) (84/100 vs 48/100). In the "portability" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (54/100 vs 31/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nothing Phone (3a) | Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1050601 | 4678468 | |
| 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 | 45W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 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 / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 15 / Nothing OS 3.1 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3000 nits | 1800 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 | $649 |
Camera comparison
Nothing Phone (3a)
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro
- 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 11S Pro
- 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 11S Pro
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 80W
Overall performance score
We compared Nothing Phone (3a) and Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads Nothing Phone (3a) by 77.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $320. Nothing Phone (3a) was $320 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) (99/100 vs 60/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro 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 11S Pro significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) (84/100 vs 48/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (54/100 vs 31/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nothing Phone (3a) or the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) by 20 points (80/100 vs 60/100).
What is the rating of the Nothing Phone (3a) and the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro?
The Nothing Phone (3a) has a MobileRank rating of 60/100, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro — 80/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nothing Phone (3a) or the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro?
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 11S Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads on performance (99/100 vs 60/100).
Should you choose the Nothing Phone (3a) over the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro?
The Nothing Phone (3a) is a better fit for active users. The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.