Google Pixel 9 vs Nubia Red Magic 3

The Google Pixel 9 (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 leads — 50/100 vs 23/100 (a 27-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 3 has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4700); the main camera is 50 MP vs 48 MP; the Google Pixel 9 is faster in AnTuTu (1,561,427 vs 824,513); the Google Pixel 9 has NFC for contactless payments, the Nubia Red Magic 3 doesn't; the Google Pixel 9 is noticeably lighter (198g vs 215g).

The Google Pixel 9 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 3 by 27 points (50/100 vs 23/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Google Pixel 9
Performance 25
Display 100
Camera 75
Battery 33
Design 52
Value for money 55
Nubia Red Magic 3
Performance 1
Display 50
Camera 26
Battery 38
Design 31
Value for money 55
What makes Google Pixel 9 better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 1561427 vs 824513
  • Better Geekbench Single: 1850 vs 968
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 4900 vs 2731
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
  • Lighter: 198g vs 215g

  • Higher performance (25/100 vs 1/100)
  • Better camera (75/100 vs 26/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 50/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (52/100 vs 31/100)
What makes Nubia Red Magic 3 better?
  • Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4700 mAh

  • Longer battery life (38/100 vs 33/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Google Pixel 9 vs the Nubia Red Magic 3, the Google Pixel 9 scores 27 points higher (50/100 vs 23/100). In the "performance" category, the Google Pixel 9 leads (25/100 vs 1/100). In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 9 leads (75/100 vs 26/100). In the "performance" category, the Google Pixel 9 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 3 (25/100 vs 1/100). In the "display" category, the Google Pixel 9 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 3 (100/100 vs 50/100). In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 9 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 3 (75/100 vs 26/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 3 is a bit better (38/100 vs 33/100). In the "design" category, the Google Pixel 9 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 3 (52/100 vs 31/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.

Google Pixel 9: The Google Pixel 9 is a better fit for everyday use.
Nubia Red Magic 3: The Nubia Red Magic 3 is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Google Pixel 9 Nubia Red Magic 3
Processor Google Tensor G4 Qualcomm Snapdragon 855
AnTuTu 1561427 824513
Geekbench Single 1850 968
Geekbench Multi 4900 2731
Display 6.3" Actua OLED 6.7" AMOLED
Resolution 2424x1080 1080x2340
Refresh rate 120 Hz 90 Hz
Battery 4700 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 27W 27W
Wireless charging 15W 0W
DXOMark (camera) 143
Main camera 50 MP 48 MP
Ultrawide 48 MP 0 MP
Front camera 10 MP 16 MP
RAM 12GB 6GB / 8GB / 12GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 64GB / 128GB / 256GB
OS Android 14 Android 9.0 (Pie); Redmagic 2.0
Brightness (peak) 2700 nits
NFC yes no
Protection IP68
Dimensions 152.8×72.0×8.5 mm 171.7×78.5×9.7 mm
Weight 198 g 215 g
Price $799
Camera comparison
Google Pixel 9
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.68
  • Ultrawide: 48MP
  • Front: 10MP
75
camera
Nubia Red Magic 3
  • Main: 48MP f/f/1.7
  • Front: 16MP
26
camera
Display comparison
Google Pixel 9
  • 6.3" Actua OLED
  • Resolution: 2424x1080
  • 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
  • 4700 mAh
  • Wired: 27W
  • Wireless: 15W
33
battery
Nubia Red Magic 3
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 27W
  • No wireless charging
38
battery
Overall performance score

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

Google Pixel 9 Google Tensor G4
50/100
1561427 AnTuTu
Nubia Red Magic 3 Qualcomm Snapdragon 855
23/100 -89.4%
824513 AnTuTu

Google Pixel 9 leads Nubia Red Magic 3 by 89.4% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Google Pixel 9
$799
Nubia Red Magic 3
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Google Pixel 9 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 3 (25/100 vs 1/100).

display

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

camera

In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 9 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 3 (75/100 vs 26/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 3 is a bit better (38/100 vs 33/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Google Pixel 9 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 3 (52/100 vs 31/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.

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

The Google Pixel 9 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 3 by 27 points (50/100 vs 23/100).

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

The Google Pixel 9 has a MobileRank rating of 50/100, the Nubia Red Magic 3 — 23/100.

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

The Google Pixel 9 leads on camera score (75/100 vs 26/100).

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

The Google Pixel 9 leads on performance (25/100 vs 1/100).

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

The Google Pixel 9 is a better fit for everyday use. The Nubia Red Magic 3 is a better fit for everyday use.