Google Pixel 9 vs OnePlus Nord

The Google Pixel 9 (2024) runs on the Google Tensor G4, while the OnePlus Nord (2020) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G; estimated prices are $799 and $399. By overall MobileRank rating, the Google Pixel 9 leads — 50/100 vs 25/100 (a 25-point difference). Key differences: the Google Pixel 9 has the bigger battery (4700 mAh vs 4115); the main camera is 50 MP vs 48 MP; the Google Pixel 9 is faster in AnTuTu (1,561,427 vs 597,974).

The Google Pixel 9 significantly outperforms the OnePlus Nord by 25 points (50/100 vs 25/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Google Pixel 9
Performance 25
Display 100
Camera 75
Battery 33
Design 52
Value for money 55
OnePlus Nord
Performance 0
Display 50
Camera 35
Battery 17
Design 70
Value for money 82
What makes Google Pixel 9 better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 1561427 vs 597974
  • Better Geekbench Single: 1850 vs 799
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 4900 vs 1836
  • Bigger battery: 4700 vs 4115 mAh
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz

  • Higher performance (25/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better camera (75/100 vs 35/100)
  • Longer battery life (33/100 vs 17/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 50/100)
What makes OnePlus Nord better?
  • Faster charging: 30W vs 27W
  • Lighter: 184g vs 198g
  • Cheaper: $399 vs $799

  • Better design/ergonomics (70/100 vs 52/100)
  • Better value for money (82/100 vs 55/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Google Pixel 9 vs the OnePlus Nord, the Google Pixel 9 scores 25 points higher (50/100 vs 25/100). In the "performance" category, the Google Pixel 9 leads (25/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 9 leads (75/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Google Pixel 9 leads (33/100 vs 17/100). In the "value for money" category, the OnePlus Nord leads (82/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Google Pixel 9 notably outperforms the OnePlus Nord (25/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Google Pixel 9 significantly outperforms the OnePlus Nord (100/100 vs 50/100). In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 9 significantly outperforms the OnePlus Nord (75/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Google Pixel 9 notably outperforms the OnePlus Nord (33/100 vs 17/100). In the "design" category, the OnePlus Nord notably outperforms the Google Pixel 9 (70/100 vs 52/100). In the "value for money" category, the OnePlus Nord notably outperforms the Google Pixel 9 (82/100 vs 55/100).

Google Pixel 9: The Google Pixel 9 is a better fit for everyday use.
OnePlus Nord: The OnePlus Nord is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Google Pixel 9 OnePlus Nord
Processor Google Tensor G4 Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G
AnTuTu 1561427 597974
Geekbench Single 1850 799
Geekbench Multi 4900 1836
Display 6.3" Actua OLED 6.4" AMOLED
Resolution 2424x1080 2400x1080
Refresh rate 120 Hz 90 Hz
Battery 4700 mAh 4115 mAh
Charging 27W 30W
Wireless charging 15W 0W
DXOMark (camera) 143
Main camera 50 MP 48 MP
Ultrawide 48 MP 8 MP
Front camera 10 MP 32 MP
RAM 12GB 6GB / 8GB / 12GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 64GB / 128GB / 256GB
OS Android 14 Android 10
Brightness (peak) 2700 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68
Dimensions 152.8×72.0×8.5 mm 158.3×73.3×8.2 mm
Weight 198 g 184 g
Price $799 $399
Camera comparison
Google Pixel 9
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.68
  • Ultrawide: 48MP
  • Front: 10MP
75
camera
OnePlus Nord
  • Main: 48MP f/1.75
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 32MP
35
camera
Display comparison
Google Pixel 9
  • 6.3" Actua OLED
  • Resolution: 2424x1080
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
OnePlus Nord
  • 6.4" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2400x1080
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
50
display
Battery and charging
Google Pixel 9
  • 4700 mAh
  • Wired: 27W
  • Wireless: 15W
33
battery
OnePlus Nord
  • 4115 mAh
  • Wired: 30W
  • No wireless charging
17
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Google Pixel 9 and OnePlus Nord, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Google Pixel 9 Google Tensor G4
50/100
1561427 AnTuTu
OnePlus Nord Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G
25/100 -161.1%
597974 AnTuTu

Google Pixel 9 leads OnePlus Nord by 161.1% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Google Pixel 9
$799
OnePlus Nord
$399

Price difference: $400. OnePlus Nord is cheaper by $400.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Google Pixel 9 notably outperforms the OnePlus Nord (25/100 vs 0/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Google Pixel 9 significantly outperforms the OnePlus Nord (100/100 vs 50/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 9 significantly outperforms the OnePlus Nord (75/100 vs 35/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Google Pixel 9 notably outperforms the OnePlus Nord (33/100 vs 17/100).

design

In the "design" category, the OnePlus Nord notably outperforms the Google Pixel 9 (70/100 vs 52/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the OnePlus Nord notably outperforms the Google Pixel 9 (82/100 vs 55/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Google Pixel 9 or the OnePlus Nord?

The Google Pixel 9 significantly outperforms the OnePlus Nord by 25 points (50/100 vs 25/100).

What is the rating of the Google Pixel 9 and the OnePlus Nord?

The Google Pixel 9 has a MobileRank rating of 50/100, the OnePlus Nord — 25/100.

Which has the better camera: the Google Pixel 9 or the OnePlus Nord?

The Google Pixel 9 leads on camera score (75/100 vs 35/100).

Which is more powerful: the Google Pixel 9 or the OnePlus Nord?

The Google Pixel 9 leads on performance (25/100 vs 0/100).

Should you choose the Google Pixel 9 over the OnePlus Nord?

The Google Pixel 9 is a better fit for everyday use. The OnePlus Nord is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.