REDMAGIC 11S Pro vs Google Pixel 8
The REDMAGIC 11S Pro scores 8.2 in our rating, and the Google Pixel 8 scores 7.0. The REDMAGIC 11S Pro leads in performance, battery and value for money, while the Google Pixel 8 is ahead in design and software support. At launch in the US, the Google Pixel 8 cost $150 less ($699 vs $849). The REDMAGIC 11S Pro is the newer phone, announced May 18, 2026.
Key differences
Why choose the REDMAGIC 11S Pro
- Bigger battery 7,500 mAh vs 4,575 mAh
- Faster wired charging 80 W vs 27 W
- Bigger screen 6.85 inches vs 6.2 inches
- Higher refresh rate 144 Hz vs 120 Hz
- Newer model May 18, 2026 vs Oct 4, 2023
- Faster wireless charging 80 W vs 18 W
Why choose the Google Pixel 8
- Brighter screen 2,000 nits vs 1,800 nits
- Better water resistance IP68 vs IPX8
- Longer OS update support 7 years vs 2 years
- Lower launch price $699 vs $849
- Lighter 187 g vs 230 g
- Longer security updates 7 years vs 3 years
PhoneRanked scores
Calculated from specs, relative to phones from the same year and price range. How we rate phones
Spec
REDMAGIC 11S ProGoogle Pixel 8
Overall
8.2
7.0
Display
7.6
7.7
Performance
9.0
5.5
Camera
6.9
7.1
Battery
8.5
5.2
Design
7.8
8.5
Software support
4.3
9.2
Value for money
6.2
3.9
Display
Spec
REDMAGIC 11S ProGoogle Pixel 8
Size
6.85 inches
6.2 inches
Type
OLED, BOE X10 AMOLED
OLED, Actua display
Resolution
1216 × 2688 px
1080 × 2400 px
Pixel density
431 ppi
428 ppi
Refresh rate
144 Hz
120 Hz
Adaptive refresh
✕ No
✕ No
Peak brightness
1,800 nits
2,000 nits
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass
Gorilla Glass Victus
Performance
Spec
REDMAGIC 11S ProGoogle Pixel 8
Process
3 nm
4 nm
Max CPU clock
4.74 GHz
2.91 GHz
GPU
Adreno 840
Mali-G715
RAM
12 GB / 16 GB
8 GB
Storage
256 GB / 512 GB
128 GB / 256 GB
Storage type
UFS 4.1
UFS 3.1
microSD slot
✕ No
✕ No
Cameras
Spec
REDMAGIC 11S ProGoogle Pixel 8
Main camera
50 MP, f/1.88, 1/1.55"
50 MP, f/1.68, 1/1.31"
Optical stabilization
✓ Yes
✓ Yes
Ultrawide
50 MP
12 MP
Rear cameras
3
2
Rear video
8K@30
4K@60
Front camera
16 MP
10.5 MP
Front video
—
4K@60
Battery and charging
Spec
REDMAGIC 11S ProGoogle Pixel 8
Capacity
7,500 mAh
4,575 mAh
Wired charging
80 W
27 W
Wireless charging
80 W
18 W
Reverse wireless
✓ Yes
✓ Yes
Charger in box
✓ Yes
✕ No
Design and build
Spec
REDMAGIC 11S ProGoogle Pixel 8
Dimensions
163.82 × 76.54 × 8.9 mm
150.5 × 70.8 × 8.9 mm
Thickness
8.9 mm
8.9 mm
Weight
230 g
187 g
Form factor
Bar
Bar
Frame
Aluminum
Aluminum
Back
Glass
Glass
Water resistance
IPX8
IP68
Fingerprint
Under-display ultrasonic
—
3D face unlock
✕ No
✕ No
SIM
Dual Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM + eSIM
Colors
Nightfreeze, Subzero
Obsidian, Hazel, Rose, Mint
Connectivity and features
Spec
REDMAGIC 11S ProGoogle Pixel 8
5G
✓ Yes
✓ Yes
Wi-Fi
—
Wi-Fi 7
Bluetooth
5.4
5.3
USB
USB-C 3.x
USB-C 3.x
NFC
✓ Yes
✓ Yes
3.5 mm jack
✓ Yes
✕ No
Stereo speakers
✓ Yes
✓ Yes
Satellite
✕ No
✕ No
IR blaster
✕ No
✕ No
Software
Spec
REDMAGIC 11S ProGoogle Pixel 8
OS at launch
Android 16
Android 14
Interface
REDMAGIC OS 11.5
—
OS updates
2 years
7 years
Security updates
3 years
7 years
Launch and price
Spec
REDMAGIC 11S ProGoogle Pixel 8
Announced
May 18, 2026
Oct 4, 2023
Released
Jun 10, 2026
Oct 12, 2023
Status
Released
Discontinued
US launch price
$849
$699
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