Nothing Phone (4a) Pro vs Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro

The Nothing Phone (4a) Pro (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 4, while the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; estimated prices are $449 and $649. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads — 77/100 vs 49/100 (a 28-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 (4,416,758 vs 1,405,881); the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro is noticeably lighter (195g vs 230g).

The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro by 28 points (77/100 vs 49/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nothing Phone (4a) Pro
Performance 12
Display 100
Camera 74
Battery 48
Design 56
Value for money 79
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro
Performance 97
Display 100
Camera 47
Battery 82
Design 12
Value for money 65
What makes Nothing Phone (4a) Pro better?
  • Lighter: 195g vs 230g
  • Cheaper: $449 vs $649

  • Better camera (74/100 vs 47/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (56/100 vs 12/100)
  • Better value for money (79/100 vs 65/100)
What makes Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 4416758 vs 1405881
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 1237
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 3281
  • Bigger battery: 7500 vs 5200 mAh
  • Faster charging: 80W vs 45W
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz

  • Higher performance (97/100 vs 12/100)
  • Longer battery life (82/100 vs 48/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro vs the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro scores 28 points higher (77/100 vs 49/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads (97/100 vs 12/100). In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro leads (74/100 vs 47/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads (82/100 vs 48/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro leads (79/100 vs 65/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro (97/100 vs 12/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (74/100 vs 47/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro (82/100 vs 48/100). In the "design" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (56/100 vs 12/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro is a bit better (79/100 vs 65/100).

Nothing Phone (4a) Pro: The Nothing Phone (4a) Pro is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro: The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.
Specs comparison
Specification Nothing Phone (4a) Pro Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 4 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
AnTuTu 1405881 4416758
Geekbench Single 1237 3640
Geekbench Multi 3281 11033
Display 6.7" AMOLED 6.8" AMOLED
Resolution 2412x1080 1216x2688
Refresh rate 120 Hz 144 Hz
Battery 5200 mAh 7500 mAh
Charging 45W 80W
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 1800 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP65 IPX8
Dimensions 163.7×76.6×8.0 mm 163.8×76.5×8.9 mm
Weight 195 g 230 g
Price $449 $649
Camera comparison
Nothing Phone (4a) Pro
  • Main: 50MP f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
74
camera
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Front: 16MP
47
camera
Display comparison
Nothing Phone (4a) Pro
  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2412x1080
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1216x2688
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Nothing Phone (4a) Pro
  • 5200 mAh
  • Wired: 45W
  • No wireless charging
48
battery
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro
  • 7500 mAh
  • Wired: 80W
  • Wireless: 80W
82
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Nothing Phone (4a) Pro and Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Nothing Phone (4a) Pro Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 4
49/100
1405881 AnTuTu
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
77/100 +68.2%
4416758 AnTuTu

Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads Nothing Phone (4a) Pro by 68.2% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Nothing Phone (4a) Pro
$449
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro
$649

Price difference: $200. Nothing Phone (4a) Pro is cheaper by $200.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro (97/100 vs 12/100).

display

In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.

camera

In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (74/100 vs 47/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro (82/100 vs 48/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (56/100 vs 12/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro is a bit better (79/100 vs 65/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro or the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro?

The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro by 28 points (77/100 vs 49/100).

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 49/100, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro — 77/100.

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 (74/100 vs 47/100).

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 (97/100 vs 12/100).

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 budget-conscious buyers. The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.