Google Pixel 9 Pro vs Nubia Red Magic 3

The Google Pixel 9 Pro (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 leads — 50/100 vs 23/100 (a 27-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 3 has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4700); the main camera is 50 MP vs 48 MP; the Google Pixel 9 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (1,499,601 vs 824,513); the Google Pixel 9 Pro has NFC for contactless payments, the Nubia Red Magic 3 doesn't; the Google Pixel 9 Pro is noticeably lighter (199g vs 215g).

The Google Pixel 9 Pro significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 3 by 27 points (50/100 vs 23/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Google Pixel 9 Pro
Performance 25
Display 100
Camera 77
Battery 37
Design 51
Value for money 41
Nubia Red Magic 3
Performance 1
Display 50
Camera 26
Battery 38
Design 31
Value for money 55
What makes Google Pixel 9 Pro better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 1499601 vs 824513
  • Better Geekbench Single: 1880 vs 968
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 5100 vs 2731
  • Faster charging: 37W vs 27W
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
  • Lighter: 199g vs 215g

  • Higher performance (25/100 vs 1/100)
  • Better camera (77/100 vs 26/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 50/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (51/100 vs 31/100)
What makes Nubia Red Magic 3 better?
  • Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4700 mAh

  • Longer battery life (38/100 vs 37/100)
  • Better value for money (55/100 vs 41/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Google Pixel 9 Pro vs the Nubia Red Magic 3, the Google Pixel 9 Pro scores 27 points higher (50/100 vs 23/100). In the "performance" category, the Google Pixel 9 Pro leads (25/100 vs 1/100). In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 9 Pro leads (77/100 vs 26/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Red Magic 3 leads (55/100 vs 41/100). In the "performance" category, the Google Pixel 9 Pro notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 3 (25/100 vs 1/100). In the "display" category, the Google Pixel 9 Pro significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 3 (100/100 vs 50/100). In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 9 Pro significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 3 (77/100 vs 26/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 3 and the Google Pixel 9 Pro are nearly equal (38/100 vs 37/100). In the "design" category, the Google Pixel 9 Pro notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 3 (51/100 vs 31/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Red Magic 3 is a bit better (55/100 vs 41/100).

Google Pixel 9 Pro: The Google Pixel 9 Pro 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 Nubia Red Magic 3
Processor Google Tensor G4 Qualcomm Snapdragon 855
AnTuTu 1499601 824513
Geekbench Single 1880 968
Geekbench Multi 5100 2731
Display 6.3" Super Actua LTPO OLED 6.7" AMOLED
Resolution 2856x1280 1080x2340
Refresh rate 120 Hz 90 Hz
Battery 4700 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 37W 27W
Wireless charging 23W 0W
Main camera 50 MP 48 MP
Ultrawide 48 MP 0 MP
Telephoto 48 MP 0 MP
Front camera 42 MP 16 MP
RAM 16GB 6GB / 8GB / 12GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 64GB / 128GB / 256GB
OS Android 14 Android 9.0 (Pie); Redmagic 2.0
Brightness (peak) 3000 nits
NFC yes no
Protection IP68
Dimensions 152.8×72.0×8.5 mm 171.7×78.5×9.7 mm
Weight 199 g 215 g
Price $999
Camera comparison
Google Pixel 9 Pro
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.68
  • Ultrawide: 48MP
  • Telephoto: 48MP
  • Front: 42MP
77
camera
Nubia Red Magic 3
  • Main: 48MP f/f/1.7
  • Front: 16MP
26
camera
Display comparison
Google Pixel 9 Pro
  • 6.3" Super Actua LTPO OLED
  • Resolution: 2856x1280
  • 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
  • 4700 mAh
  • Wired: 37W
  • Wireless: 23W
37
battery
Nubia Red Magic 3
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 27W
  • No wireless charging
38
battery
Overall performance score

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

Google Pixel 9 Pro Google Tensor G4
50/100
1499601 AnTuTu
Nubia Red Magic 3 Qualcomm Snapdragon 855
23/100 -81.9%
824513 AnTuTu

Google Pixel 9 Pro leads Nubia Red Magic 3 by 81.9% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Google Pixel 9 Pro
$999
Nubia Red Magic 3
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Google Pixel 9 Pro notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 3 (25/100 vs 1/100).

display

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

camera

In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 9 Pro significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 3 (77/100 vs 26/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 3 and the Google Pixel 9 Pro are nearly equal (38/100 vs 37/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Google Pixel 9 Pro notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 3 (51/100 vs 31/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Red Magic 3 is a bit better (55/100 vs 41/100).

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

The Google Pixel 9 Pro significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 3 by 27 points (50/100 vs 23/100).

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

The Google Pixel 9 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 50/100, the Nubia Red Magic 3 — 23/100.

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

The Google Pixel 9 Pro leads on camera score (77/100 vs 26/100).

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

The Google Pixel 9 Pro leads on performance (25/100 vs 1/100).

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

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