Google Pixel 9 Pro vs Realme 12 Pro

The Google Pixel 9 Pro (2024) runs on the Google Tensor G4, while the Realme 12 Pro (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1; estimated prices are $999 and $215. By overall MobileRank rating, the Google Pixel 9 Pro leads — 50/100 vs 38/100 (a 12-point difference). Key differences: the Realme 12 Pro has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4700); the Google Pixel 9 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (1,499,601 vs 736,675).

The Google Pixel 9 Pro is noticeably better than the Realme 12 Pro — the overall rating gap is 12 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Google Pixel 9 Pro
Performance 25
Display 100
Camera 77
Battery 37
Design 51
Value for money 41
Realme 12 Pro
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 44
Battery 48
Design 62
Value for money 95
What makes Google Pixel 9 Pro better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 1499601 vs 736675
  • Better Geekbench Single: 1880 vs 935
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 5100 vs 2719

  • Higher performance (25/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better camera (77/100 vs 44/100)
What makes Realme 12 Pro better?
  • Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4700 mAh
  • Faster charging: 67W vs 37W
  • Lighter: 190g vs 199g
  • Cheaper: $215 vs $999

  • Longer battery life (48/100 vs 37/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (62/100 vs 51/100)
  • Better value for money (95/100 vs 41/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Google Pixel 9 Pro vs the Realme 12 Pro, the Google Pixel 9 Pro scores 12 points higher (50/100 vs 38/100). In the "performance" category, the Google Pixel 9 Pro leads (25/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 9 Pro leads (77/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme 12 Pro leads (48/100 vs 37/100). In the "value for money" category, the Realme 12 Pro leads (95/100 vs 41/100). In the "performance" category, the Google Pixel 9 Pro notably outperforms the Realme 12 Pro (25/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 9 Pro significantly outperforms the Realme 12 Pro (77/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme 12 Pro is a bit better (48/100 vs 37/100). In the "design" category, the Realme 12 Pro is a bit better (62/100 vs 51/100). In the "value for money" category, the Realme 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 9 Pro (95/100 vs 41/100).

Google Pixel 9 Pro: The Google Pixel 9 Pro is a better fit for everyday use.
Realme 12 Pro: The Realme 12 Pro is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Google Pixel 9 Pro Realme 12 Pro
Processor Google Tensor G4 Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1
AnTuTu 1499601 736675
Geekbench Single 1880 935
Geekbench Multi 5100 2719
Display 6.3" Super Actua LTPO OLED 6.7" AMOLED
Resolution 2856x1280 1080x2412
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 4700 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 37W 67W
Wireless charging 23W 0W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 48 MP 8 MP
Telephoto 48 MP 32 MP
Front camera 42 MP 16 MP
RAM 16GB 8GB / 12GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 128GB / 256GB / 512GB
OS Android 14 Android 14
Brightness (peak) 3000 nits 950 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68 IP65
Dimensions 152.8×72.0×8.5 mm 161.5×74.0×8.8 mm
Weight 199 g 190 g
Price $999 $215
Camera comparison
Google Pixel 9 Pro
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.68
  • Ultrawide: 48MP
  • Telephoto: 48MP
  • Front: 42MP
77
camera
Realme 12 Pro
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Telephoto: 32MP
  • Front: 16MP
44
camera
Display comparison
Google Pixel 9 Pro
  • 6.3" Super Actua LTPO OLED
  • Resolution: 2856x1280
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Realme 12 Pro
  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2412
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Google Pixel 9 Pro
  • 4700 mAh
  • Wired: 37W
  • Wireless: 23W
37
battery
Realme 12 Pro
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 67W
  • No wireless charging
48
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Google Pixel 9 Pro and Realme 12 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Google Pixel 9 Pro Google Tensor G4
50/100
1499601 AnTuTu
Realme 12 Pro Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1
38/100 -103.6%
736675 AnTuTu

Google Pixel 9 Pro leads Realme 12 Pro by 103.6% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Google Pixel 9 Pro
$999
Realme 12 Pro
$215

Price difference: $784. Realme 12 Pro is cheaper by $784.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Google Pixel 9 Pro notably outperforms the Realme 12 Pro (25/100 vs 0/100).

display

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

camera

In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 9 Pro significantly outperforms the Realme 12 Pro (77/100 vs 44/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Realme 12 Pro is a bit better (48/100 vs 37/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Realme 12 Pro is a bit better (62/100 vs 51/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Realme 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 9 Pro (95/100 vs 41/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Google Pixel 9 Pro or the Realme 12 Pro?

The Google Pixel 9 Pro is noticeably better than the Realme 12 Pro — the overall rating gap is 12 points.

What is the rating of the Google Pixel 9 Pro and the Realme 12 Pro?

The Google Pixel 9 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 50/100, the Realme 12 Pro — 38/100.

Which has the better camera: the Google Pixel 9 Pro or the Realme 12 Pro?

The Google Pixel 9 Pro leads on camera score (77/100 vs 44/100).

Which is more powerful: the Google Pixel 9 Pro or the Realme 12 Pro?

The Google Pixel 9 Pro leads on performance (25/100 vs 0/100).

Should you choose the Google Pixel 9 Pro over the Realme 12 Pro?

The Google Pixel 9 Pro is a better fit for everyday use. The Realme 12 Pro is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.