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 — 69/100 vs 47/100 (a 22-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 22 points (69/100 vs 47/100).

Profile comparison

Category scores

Google Pixel 9

Performance 73
Display 82
Camera 75
Battery 46
Portability 55
Value for money 52

Nubia Red Magic 3

Performance 54
Display 67
Camera 31
Battery 44
Portability 34
Value for money —

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 (73/100 vs 54/100)
  • Better camera (75/100 vs 31/100)
  • Longer battery life (46/100 vs 44/100)
  • Better display (82/100 vs 67/100)
  • Better portability (55/100 vs 34/100)

What makes Nubia Red Magic 3 better?

  • Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4700 mAh

  • Overall rating 47/100

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Google Pixel 9 vs the Nubia Red Magic 3, the Google Pixel 9 scores 22 points higher (69/100 vs 47/100). In the "performance" category, the Google Pixel 9 leads (73/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 9 leads (75/100 vs 31/100). In the "performance" category, the Google Pixel 9 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 3 (73/100 vs 54/100). In the "display" category, the Google Pixel 9 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 3 (82/100 vs 67/100). In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 9 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 3 (75/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the Google Pixel 9 and the Nubia Red Magic 3 are nearly equal (46/100 vs 44/100). In the "portability" category, the Google Pixel 9 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 3 (55/100 vs 34/100).

Google Pixel 9: The Google Pixel 9 is a better fit for active users.

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
Launch price $799 —

Camera comparison

Google Pixel 9

  • Main: 50MP f/1.68
  • Ultrawide: 48MP
  • Front: 10MP
75
camera

Nubia Red Magic 3

  • Main: 48MP f/1.7
  • Front: 16MP
31
camera

Display comparison

Google Pixel 9

  • 6.3" Actua OLED
  • Resolution: 2424x1080
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
82
display

Nubia Red Magic 3

  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2340
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
67
display

Battery and charging

Google Pixel 9

  • 4700 mAh
  • Wired: 27W
  • Wireless: 15W
46
battery

Nubia Red Magic 3

  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 27W
  • No wireless charging
44
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
69/100
1561427 AnTuTu
Nubia Red Magic 3 Qualcomm Snapdragon 855
47/100 -89.4%
824513 AnTuTu

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

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

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 (73/100 vs 54/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Google Pixel 9 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 3 (82/100 vs 67/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 9 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 3 (75/100 vs 31/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Google Pixel 9 and the Nubia Red Magic 3 are nearly equal (46/100 vs 44/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Google Pixel 9 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 3 (55/100 vs 34/100).

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 22 points (69/100 vs 47/100).

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

The Google Pixel 9 has a MobileRank rating of 69/100, the Nubia Red Magic 3 — 47/100.

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 31/100).

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

The Google Pixel 9 leads on performance (73/100 vs 54/100).

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

The Google Pixel 9 is a better fit for active users.