Google Pixel 9 vs Nubia Air
The Google Pixel 9 (2024) runs on the Google Tensor G4, while the Nubia Air (2025) runs on the Unisoc T8300; launch prices were $799 and $199. By overall MobileRank rating, the Google Pixel 9 leads — 69/100 vs 51/100 (a 18-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Air has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4700); the Google Pixel 9 is faster in AnTuTu (1,561,427 vs 639,225); the Nubia Air is noticeably lighter (172g vs 198g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Google Pixel 9
Nubia Air
What makes Google Pixel 9 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1561427 vs 639225
- Better Geekbench Single: 1850 vs 880
- Better Geekbench Multi: 4900 vs 2073
- Higher performance (73/100 vs 47/100)
- Better camera (75/100 vs 34/100)
What makes Nubia Air better?
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4700 mAh
- Faster charging: 33W vs 27W
- Lighter: 172g vs 198g
- Cheaper at launch: $199 vs $799
- Better display (83/100 vs 82/100)
- Better portability (90/100 vs 55/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Google Pixel 9 vs the Nubia Air, the Google Pixel 9 scores 18 points higher (69/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the Google Pixel 9 leads (73/100 vs 47/100). In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 9 leads (75/100 vs 34/100). Value score: Google Pixel 9 — 52/100, Nubia Air — 64/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Google Pixel 9 notably outperforms the Nubia Air (73/100 vs 47/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Air and the Google Pixel 9 are nearly equal (83/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 9 significantly outperforms the Nubia Air (75/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 46/100. In the "portability" category, the Nubia Air significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 9 (90/100 vs 55/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Google Pixel 9 | Nubia Air | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Google Tensor G4 | Unisoc T8300 | |
| AnTuTu | 1561427 | 639225 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1850 | 880 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4900 | 2073 | |
| Display | 6.3" Actua OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2424x1080 | 1224x2720 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4700 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 27W | 33W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 0W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 143 | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 48 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 10 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 14 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2700 nits | 4500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68/IP69K | |
| Dimensions | 152.8×72.0×8.5 mm | 164.2×76.6×6.7 mm | |
| Weight | 198 g | 172 g | |
| Launch price | $799 | $199 |
Camera comparison
Google Pixel 9
- Main: 50MP f/1.68
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Front: 10MP
Nubia Air
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Front: 20MP
Display comparison
Google Pixel 9
- 6.3" Actua OLED
- Resolution: 2424x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nubia Air
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1224x2720
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Google Pixel 9
- 4700 mAh
- Wired: 27W
- Wireless: 15W
Nubia Air
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Google Pixel 9 and Nubia Air, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Google Pixel 9 leads Nubia Air by 144.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $600. Nubia Air was $600 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Google Pixel 9 notably outperforms the Nubia Air (73/100 vs 47/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Air and the Google Pixel 9 are nearly equal (83/100 vs 82/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 9 significantly outperforms the Nubia Air (75/100 vs 34/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 46/100.
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nubia Air significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 9 (90/100 vs 55/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Google Pixel 9 or the Nubia Air?
The Google Pixel 9 is noticeably better than the Nubia Air — the overall rating gap is 18 points.
What is the rating of the Google Pixel 9 and the Nubia Air?
The Google Pixel 9 has a MobileRank rating of 69/100, the Nubia Air — 51/100.
Which has the better camera: the Google Pixel 9 or the Nubia Air?
The Google Pixel 9 leads on camera score (75/100 vs 34/100).
Which is more powerful: the Google Pixel 9 or the Nubia Air?
The Google Pixel 9 leads on performance (73/100 vs 47/100).
Should you choose the Google Pixel 9 over the Nubia Air?
The Google Pixel 9 is a better fit for active users.