Nothing Phone (4a) Pro vs Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+
The Nothing Phone (4a) Pro (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 4, while the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $449 and $860. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ leads — 81/100 vs 68/100 (a 13-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 5200); the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ is faster in AnTuTu (4,716,234 vs 1,355,225); the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro is noticeably lighter (195g vs 230g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nothing Phone (4a) Pro
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+
What makes Nothing Phone (4a) Pro better?
- Lighter: 195g vs 230g
- Cheaper at launch: $449 vs $860
- Better camera (78/100 vs 52/100)
- Better portability (62/100 vs 29/100)
What makes Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4716234 vs 1355225
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1270
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 4106
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 5200 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 45W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 66/100)
- Longer battery life (93/100 vs 53/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 80/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro vs the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ scores 13 points higher (81/100 vs 68/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ leads (99/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro leads (78/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ leads (93/100 vs 53/100). Value score: Nothing Phone (4a) Pro — 60/100, Nubia Red Magic 11S 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 11S Pro+ significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro (99/100 vs 66/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ is a bit better (93/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ (78/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro (93/100 vs 53/100). In the "portability" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ (62/100 vs 29/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nothing Phone (4a) Pro | Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1355225 | 4716234 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1270 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4106 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2412x1080 | 1216x2688 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5200 mAh | 7500 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 120W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 5000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | — | |
| Protection | IP65 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.7×76.6×8.0 mm | — | |
| Weight | 195 g | 230 g | |
| Launch price | $449 | $860 |
Camera comparison
Nothing Phone (4a) Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Nothing Phone (4a) Pro
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2412x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2688
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Nothing Phone (4a) Pro
- 5200 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 80W
Overall performance score
We compared Nothing Phone (4a) Pro and Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ leads Nothing Phone (4a) Pro by 71.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $411. Nothing Phone (4a) Pro was $411 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro (99/100 vs 66/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ is a bit better (93/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ (78/100 vs 52/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro (93/100 vs 53/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ (62/100 vs 29/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro or the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ is noticeably better than the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro — the overall rating gap is 13 points.
What is the rating of the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro and the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+?
The Nothing Phone (4a) Pro has a MobileRank rating of 68/100, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ — 81/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro or the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+?
The Nothing Phone (4a) Pro leads on camera score (78/100 vs 52/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro or the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ leads on performance (99/100 vs 66/100).
Should you choose the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro over the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+?
The Nothing Phone (4a) Pro 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, budget-conscious buyers.