Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold vs Nubia Red Magic 3

The Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold (2024) runs on the Google Tensor G4, while the Nubia Red Magic 3 (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 855. By overall MobileRank rating, the Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold leads — 39/100 vs 23/100 (a 16-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 3 has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4650); the Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold is faster in AnTuTu (1,401,321 vs 824,513); the Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold has NFC for contactless payments, the Nubia Red Magic 3 doesn't; the Nubia Red Magic 3 is noticeably lighter (215g vs 257g).

The Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold is noticeably better than the Nubia Red Magic 3 — the overall rating gap is 16 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold
Performance 20
Display 100
Camera 64
Battery 29
Design 0
Value for money 0
Nubia Red Magic 3
Performance 1
Display 50
Camera 26
Battery 38
Design 31
Value for money 55
What makes Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 1401321 vs 824513
  • Better Geekbench Single: 1750 vs 968
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 4516 vs 2731
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz

  • Higher performance (20/100 vs 1/100)
  • Better camera (64/100 vs 26/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 50/100)
What makes Nubia Red Magic 3 better?
  • Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4650 mAh
  • Faster charging: 27W vs 21W
  • Lighter: 215g vs 257g

  • Longer battery life (38/100 vs 29/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (31/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better value for money (55/100 vs 0/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold vs the Nubia Red Magic 3, the Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold scores 16 points higher (39/100 vs 23/100). In the "performance" category, the Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold leads (20/100 vs 1/100). In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold leads (64/100 vs 26/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Red Magic 3 leads (55/100 vs 0/100). In the "performance" category, the Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 3 (20/100 vs 1/100). In the "display" category, the Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 3 (100/100 vs 50/100). In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 3 (64/100 vs 26/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 3 is a bit better (38/100 vs 29/100). In the "design" category, the Nubia Red Magic 3 significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold (31/100 vs 0/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Red Magic 3 significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold (55/100 vs 0/100).

Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold: The Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold is a better fit for everyday use.
Nubia Red Magic 3: The Nubia Red Magic 3 is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold Nubia Red Magic 3
Processor Google Tensor G4 Qualcomm Snapdragon 855
AnTuTu 1401321 824513
Geekbench Single 1750 968
Geekbench Multi 4516 2731
Display 8.0" AMOLED 6.7" AMOLED
Resolution 2076x2152 1080x2340
Refresh rate 120 Hz 90 Hz
Battery 4650 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 21W 27W
Wireless charging 7W 0W
DXOMark (camera) 129
Main camera 48 MP 48 MP
Ultrawide 10 MP 0 MP
Telephoto 10 MP 0 MP
Front camera 10 MP 16 MP
RAM 16GB 6GB / 8GB / 12GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB 64GB / 128GB / 256GB
OS Android 14 Android 9.0 (Pie); Redmagic 2.0
Brightness (peak) 2700 nits
NFC yes no
Protection IPX8
Dimensions 155.2×150.2×5.1 mm 171.7×78.5×9.7 mm
Weight 257 g 215 g
Price $1799
Camera comparison
Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold
  • Main: 48MP f/f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 10MP
  • Telephoto: 10MP
  • Front: 10MP
64
camera
Nubia Red Magic 3
  • Main: 48MP f/f/1.7
  • Front: 16MP
26
camera
Display comparison
Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold
  • 8.0" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2076x2152
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Nubia Red Magic 3
  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2340
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
50
display
Battery and charging
Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold
  • 4650 mAh
  • Wired: 21W
  • Wireless: 7W
29
battery
Nubia Red Magic 3
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 27W
  • No wireless charging
38
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold and Nubia Red Magic 3, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold Google Tensor G4
39/100
1401321 AnTuTu
Nubia Red Magic 3 Qualcomm Snapdragon 855
23/100 -70.0%
824513 AnTuTu

Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold leads Nubia Red Magic 3 by 70.0% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold
$1799
Nubia Red Magic 3
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 3 (20/100 vs 1/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 3 (100/100 vs 50/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 3 (64/100 vs 26/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 3 is a bit better (38/100 vs 29/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Nubia Red Magic 3 significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold (31/100 vs 0/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Red Magic 3 significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold (55/100 vs 0/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold or the Nubia Red Magic 3?

The Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold is noticeably better than the Nubia Red Magic 3 — the overall rating gap is 16 points.

What is the rating of the Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold and the Nubia Red Magic 3?

The Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold has a MobileRank rating of 39/100, the Nubia Red Magic 3 — 23/100.

Which has the better camera: the Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold or the Nubia Red Magic 3?

The Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold leads on camera score (64/100 vs 26/100).

Which is more powerful: the Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold or the Nubia Red Magic 3?

The Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold leads on performance (20/100 vs 1/100).

Should you choose the Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold over the Nubia Red Magic 3?

The Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold is a better fit for everyday use. The Nubia Red Magic 3 is a better fit for everyday use.