Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold vs Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
The Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold (2024) runs on the Google Tensor G4, while the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads — 81/100 vs 64/100 (a 17-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro has the bigger battery (8400 mAh vs 4650); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (4,701,314 vs 1,401,321); the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro is noticeably lighter (223g vs 257g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
What makes Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold better?
- Better camera (64/100 vs 52/100)
- Better portability (52/100 vs 39/100)
What makes Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4701314 vs 1401321
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 1707
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 4431
- Bigger battery: 8400 vs 4650 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 21W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 120Hz
- Faster wireless charging: 80W vs 7W
- Lighter: 223g vs 257g
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 70/100)
- Longer battery life (88/100 vs 42/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 78/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold vs the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro scores 17 points higher (81/100 vs 64/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads (100/100 vs 70/100). In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold leads (64/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads (88/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold (100/100 vs 70/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro notably outperforms the Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold (93/100 vs 78/100). In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold is a bit better (64/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold (88/100 vs 42/100). In the "portability" category, the Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold is a bit better (52/100 vs 39/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold | Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Google Tensor G4 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 1401321 | 4701314 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1707 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4431 | 12873 | |
| Display | 8.0" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2076x2152 | 1216x2688 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 185 Hz | |
| Battery | 4650 mAh | 8400 mAh | |
| Charging | 21W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 7W | 80W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 129 | — | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 10 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 10 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 10 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 14 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2700 nits | 5000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IPX8 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 155.2×150.2×5.1 mm | 163.0×76.0×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 257 g | 223 g | |
| Launch price | $1799 | — |
Camera comparison
Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold
- Main: 48MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 10MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 10MP
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold
- 8.0" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2076x2152
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2688
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Battery and charging
Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold
- 4650 mAh
- Wired: 21W
- Wireless: 7W
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 80W
Overall performance score
We compared Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold and Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold by 70.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold (100/100 vs 70/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro notably outperforms the Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold (93/100 vs 78/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold is a bit better (64/100 vs 52/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold (88/100 vs 42/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold is a bit better (52/100 vs 39/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold or the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro is noticeably better than the Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold — the overall rating gap is 17 points.
What is the rating of the Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold and the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro?
The Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold has a MobileRank rating of 64/100, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro — 81/100.
Which has the better camera: the Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold or the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro?
The Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold leads on camera score (64/100 vs 52/100).
Which is more powerful: the Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold or the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads on performance (100/100 vs 70/100).
Should you choose the Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold over the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro?
The Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold is a better fit for active users. The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.