Google Pixel 9 vs Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+
The Google Pixel 9 (2024) runs on the Google Tensor G4, while the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ leads — 83/100 vs 69/100 (a 14-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ has the bigger battery (8400 mAh vs 4700); the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ is faster in AnTuTu (5,195,978 vs 1,561,427); the Google Pixel 9 is noticeably lighter (198g vs 223g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Google Pixel 9
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+
What makes Google Pixel 9 better?
- Lighter: 198g vs 223g
- Better camera (75/100 vs 52/100)
- Better portability (55/100 vs 39/100)
What makes Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5195978 vs 1561427
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 1850
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 4900
- Bigger battery: 8400 vs 4700 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 27W
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 120Hz
- Faster wireless charging: 80W vs 15W
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 73/100)
- Longer battery life (97/100 vs 46/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 82/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Google Pixel 9 vs the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ scores 14 points higher (83/100 vs 69/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ leads (100/100 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 12 Pro+ leads (97/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ notably outperforms the Google Pixel 9 (100/100 vs 73/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ is a bit better (93/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 9 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ (75/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 9 (97/100 vs 46/100). In the "portability" category, the Google Pixel 9 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ (55/100 vs 39/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Google Pixel 9 | Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Google Tensor G4 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 1561427 | 5195978 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1850 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4900 | 12873 | |
| Display | 6.3" Actua OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2424x1080 | 1216x2688 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 185 Hz | |
| Battery | 4700 mAh | 8400 mAh | |
| Charging | 27W | 120W | |
| 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 / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 14 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2700 nits | 5000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 152.8×72.0×8.5 mm | 163.0×76.0×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 198 g | 223 g | |
| Launch price | $799 | — |
Camera comparison
Google Pixel 9
- Main: 50MP f/1.68
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Front: 10MP
Nubia Red Magic 12 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 12 Pro+
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2688
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Battery and charging
Google Pixel 9
- 4700 mAh
- Wired: 27W
- Wireless: 15W
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 80W
Overall performance score
We compared Google Pixel 9 and Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ leads Google Pixel 9 by 69.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ notably outperforms the Google Pixel 9 (100/100 vs 73/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 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 12 Pro+ (75/100 vs 52/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 9 (97/100 vs 46/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Google Pixel 9 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ (55/100 vs 39/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Google Pixel 9 or the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ is noticeably better than the Google Pixel 9 — the overall rating gap is 14 points.
What is the rating of the Google Pixel 9 and the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+?
The Google Pixel 9 has a MobileRank rating of 69/100, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ — 83/100.
Which has the better camera: the Google Pixel 9 or the Nubia Red Magic 12 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 12 Pro+?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ leads on performance (100/100 vs 73/100).
Should you choose the Google Pixel 9 over the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+?
The Google Pixel 9 is a better fit for active users. The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.