Google Pixel 9 vs Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro
The Google Pixel 9 (2024) runs on the Google Tensor G4, while the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $799 and $660. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro leads — 80/100 vs 69/100 (a 11-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 4700); the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (4,013,168 vs 1,561,427); the Google Pixel 9 is noticeably lighter (198g vs 230g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Google Pixel 9
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro
What makes Google Pixel 9 better?
- Lighter: 198g vs 230g
- Better camera (75/100 vs 52/100)
- Better portability (55/100 vs 31/100)
What makes Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4013168 vs 1561427
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1850
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 4900
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 4700 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 27W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Faster wireless charging: 80W vs 15W
- Cheaper at launch: $660 vs $799
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 73/100)
- Longer battery life (86/100 vs 46/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 82/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Google Pixel 9 vs the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro scores 11 points higher (80/100 vs 69/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro leads (98/100 vs 73/100). In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 9 leads (75/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro leads (86/100 vs 46/100). Value score: Google Pixel 9 — 52/100, Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro — 74/100; 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 Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro notably outperforms the Google Pixel 9 (98/100 vs 73/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro is a bit better (93/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 9 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (75/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 9 (86/100 vs 46/100). In the "portability" category, the Google Pixel 9 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (55/100 vs 31/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Google Pixel 9 | Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Google Tensor G4 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1561427 | 4013168 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1850 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4900 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.3" Actua OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2424x1080 | 1216x2688 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 4700 mAh | 8000 mAh | |
| Charging | 27W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 80W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 143 | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 10 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 14 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2700 nits | 1800 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IPX8 | |
| Dimensions | 152.8×72.0×8.5 mm | 163.8×76.5×8.9 mm | |
| Weight | 198 g | 230 g | |
| Launch price | $799 | $660 |
Camera comparison
Google Pixel 9
- Main: 50MP f/1.68
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Front: 10MP
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Google Pixel 9
- 6.3" Actua OLED
- Resolution: 2424x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2688
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Google Pixel 9
- 4700 mAh
- Wired: 27W
- Wireless: 15W
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro
- 8000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 14:36 hrs, total 33:56 hrs
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 80W
Overall performance score
We compared Google Pixel 9 and Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro leads Google Pixel 9 by 61.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $139. Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro was $139 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro notably outperforms the Google Pixel 9 (98/100 vs 73/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro is a bit better (93/100 vs 82/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 9 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (75/100 vs 52/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 9 (86/100 vs 46/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Google Pixel 9 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (55/100 vs 31/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Google Pixel 9 or the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro is noticeably better than the Google Pixel 9 — the overall rating gap is 11 points.
What is the rating of the Google Pixel 9 and the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro?
The Google Pixel 9 has a MobileRank rating of 69/100, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro — 80/100.
Which has the better camera: the Google Pixel 9 or the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro?
The Google Pixel 9 leads on camera score (75/100 vs 52/100).
Which is more powerful: the Google Pixel 9 or the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro leads on performance (98/100 vs 73/100).
Should you choose the Google Pixel 9 over the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro?
The Google Pixel 9 is a better fit for active users. The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.