Google Pixel 9 Pro XL vs Nubia Red Magic 3

The Google Pixel 9 Pro XL (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 XL leads — 53/100 vs 23/100 (a 30-point difference). Key differences: the Google Pixel 9 Pro XL has the bigger battery (5060 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 48 MP; the Google Pixel 9 Pro XL is faster in AnTuTu (1,585,585 vs 824,513); the Google Pixel 9 Pro XL has NFC for contactless payments, the Nubia Red Magic 3 doesn't; the Google Pixel 9 Pro XL is thinner (8.5mm vs 9.7mm).

The Google Pixel 9 Pro XL significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 3 by 30 points (53/100 vs 23/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Google Pixel 9 Pro XL
Performance 26
Display 100
Camera 88
Battery 46
Design 23
Value for money 34
Nubia Red Magic 3
Performance 1
Display 50
Camera 26
Battery 38
Design 31
Value for money 55
What makes Google Pixel 9 Pro XL better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 1585585 vs 824513
  • Better Geekbench Single: 1900 vs 968
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 5200 vs 2731
  • Bigger battery: 5060 vs 5000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 37W vs 27W
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz

  • Higher performance (26/100 vs 1/100)
  • Better camera (88/100 vs 26/100)
  • Longer battery life (46/100 vs 38/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 50/100)
What makes Nubia Red Magic 3 better?
  • Lighter: 215g vs 221g

  • Better design/ergonomics (31/100 vs 23/100)
  • Better value for money (55/100 vs 34/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Google Pixel 9 Pro XL vs the Nubia Red Magic 3, the Google Pixel 9 Pro XL scores 30 points higher (53/100 vs 23/100). In the "performance" category, the Google Pixel 9 Pro XL leads (26/100 vs 1/100). In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 9 Pro XL leads (88/100 vs 26/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Red Magic 3 leads (55/100 vs 34/100). In the "performance" category, the Google Pixel 9 Pro XL notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 3 (26/100 vs 1/100). In the "display" category, the Google Pixel 9 Pro XL significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 3 (100/100 vs 50/100). In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 9 Pro XL significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 3 (88/100 vs 26/100). In the "battery" category, the Google Pixel 9 Pro XL is a bit better (46/100 vs 38/100). In the "design" category, the Nubia Red Magic 3 is a bit better (31/100 vs 23/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Red Magic 3 notably outperforms the Google Pixel 9 Pro XL (55/100 vs 34/100).

Google Pixel 9 Pro XL: The Google Pixel 9 Pro XL is a better fit for mobile photography enthusiasts.
Nubia Red Magic 3: The Nubia Red Magic 3 is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Google Pixel 9 Pro XL Nubia Red Magic 3
Processor Google Tensor G4 Qualcomm Snapdragon 855
AnTuTu 1585585 824513
Geekbench Single 1900 968
Geekbench Multi 5200 2731
Display 6.8" Super Actua LTPO OLED 6.7" AMOLED
Resolution 2992x1344 1080x2340
Refresh rate 120 Hz 90 Hz
Battery 5060 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 37W 27W
Wireless charging 23W 0W
DXOMark (camera) 160
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 162.8×76.6×8.5 mm 171.7×78.5×9.7 mm
Weight 221 g 215 g
Price $1099
Camera comparison
Google Pixel 9 Pro XL
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.68
  • Ultrawide: 48MP
  • Telephoto: 48MP
  • Front: 42MP
88
camera
Nubia Red Magic 3
  • Main: 48MP f/f/1.7
  • Front: 16MP
26
camera
Display comparison
Google Pixel 9 Pro XL
  • 6.8" Super Actua LTPO OLED
  • Resolution: 2992x1344
  • 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 XL
  • 5060 mAh
  • Wired: 37W
  • Wireless: 23W
46
battery
Nubia Red Magic 3
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 27W
  • No wireless charging
38
battery
Overall performance score

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

Google Pixel 9 Pro XL Google Tensor G4
53/100
1585585 AnTuTu
Nubia Red Magic 3 Qualcomm Snapdragon 855
23/100 -92.3%
824513 AnTuTu

Google Pixel 9 Pro XL leads Nubia Red Magic 3 by 92.3% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Google Pixel 9 Pro XL
$1099
Nubia Red Magic 3
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Google Pixel 9 Pro XL notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 3 (26/100 vs 1/100).

display

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

camera

In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 9 Pro XL significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 3 (88/100 vs 26/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Google Pixel 9 Pro XL is a bit better (46/100 vs 38/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Nubia Red Magic 3 is a bit better (31/100 vs 23/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Red Magic 3 notably outperforms the Google Pixel 9 Pro XL (55/100 vs 34/100).

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

The Google Pixel 9 Pro XL significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 3 by 30 points (53/100 vs 23/100).

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

The Google Pixel 9 Pro XL has a MobileRank rating of 53/100, the Nubia Red Magic 3 — 23/100.

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

The Google Pixel 9 Pro XL leads on camera score (88/100 vs 26/100).

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

The Google Pixel 9 Pro XL leads on performance (26/100 vs 1/100).

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

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