Google Pixel 9 vs Realme 12 Pro

The Google Pixel 9 (2024) runs on the Google Tensor G4, while the Realme 12 Pro (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1; launch prices were $799 and $215. By overall MobileRank rating, the Google Pixel 9 leads — 69/100 vs 55/100 (a 14-point difference). Key differences: the Realme 12 Pro has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4700); the Google Pixel 9 is faster in AnTuTu (1,561,427 vs 737,054).

The Google Pixel 9 is noticeably better than the Realme 12 Pro — the overall rating gap is 14 points.

Profile comparison

Category scores

Google Pixel 9

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

Realme 12 Pro

Performance 52
Display 80
Camera 49
Battery 53
Portability 56
Value for money 68

What makes Google Pixel 9 better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 1561427 vs 737054
  • Better Geekbench Single: 1850 vs 930
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 4900 vs 2700

  • Higher performance (73/100 vs 52/100)
  • Better camera (75/100 vs 49/100)
  • Better display (82/100 vs 80/100)

What makes Realme 12 Pro better?

  • Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4700 mAh
  • Faster charging: 67W vs 27W
  • Lighter: 190g vs 198g
  • Cheaper at launch: $215 vs $799

  • Longer battery life (53/100 vs 46/100)
  • Better portability (56/100 vs 55/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Google Pixel 9 vs the Realme 12 Pro, the Google Pixel 9 scores 14 points higher (69/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Google Pixel 9 leads (73/100 vs 52/100). In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 9 leads (75/100 vs 49/100). Value score: Google Pixel 9 — 52/100, Realme 12 Pro — 68/100; 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 Google Pixel 9 notably outperforms the Realme 12 Pro (73/100 vs 52/100). In the "display" category, the Google Pixel 9 and the Realme 12 Pro are nearly equal (82/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 9 notably outperforms the Realme 12 Pro (75/100 vs 49/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme 12 Pro is a bit better (53/100 vs 46/100). In the "portability" category, the Realme 12 Pro and the Google Pixel 9 are nearly equal (56/100 vs 55/100).

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

Specs comparison

Specification Google Pixel 9 Realme 12 Pro
Processor Google Tensor G4 Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1
AnTuTu 1561427 737054
Geekbench Single 1850 930
Geekbench Multi 4900 2700
Display 6.3" Actua OLED 6.7" AMOLED
Resolution 2424x1080 1080x2412
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 4700 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 27W 67W
Wireless charging 15W 0W
DXOMark (camera) 143 —
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 48 MP 8 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 32 MP
Front camera 10 MP 16 MP
RAM 12GB 8GB / 12GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 128GB / 256GB / 512GB
OS Android 14 Android 14
Brightness (peak) 2700 nits 950 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68 IP65
Dimensions 152.8×72.0×8.5 mm 161.5×74.0×8.8 mm
Weight 198 g 190 g
Launch price $799 $215

Camera comparison

Google Pixel 9

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

Realme 12 Pro

  • Main: 50MP f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Telephoto: 32MP
  • Front: 16MP
49
camera

Display comparison

Google Pixel 9

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

Realme 12 Pro

  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2412
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
80
display

Battery and charging

Google Pixel 9

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

Realme 12 Pro

  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 67W
  • No wireless charging
53
battery

Overall performance score

We compared Google Pixel 9 and Realme 12 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Google Pixel 9 Google Tensor G4
69/100
1561427 AnTuTu
Realme 12 Pro Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1
55/100 -111.8%
737054 AnTuTu

Google Pixel 9 leads Realme 12 Pro by 111.8% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Google Pixel 9

$799

Realme 12 Pro

$215

Launch price difference: $584. Realme 12 Pro was $584 cheaper at launch.

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Google Pixel 9 notably outperforms the Realme 12 Pro (73/100 vs 52/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Google Pixel 9 and the Realme 12 Pro are nearly equal (82/100 vs 80/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 9 notably outperforms the Realme 12 Pro (75/100 vs 49/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Realme 12 Pro is a bit better (53/100 vs 46/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Realme 12 Pro and the Google Pixel 9 are nearly equal (56/100 vs 55/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Google Pixel 9 or the Realme 12 Pro?

The Google Pixel 9 is noticeably better than the Realme 12 Pro — the overall rating gap is 14 points.

What is the rating of the Google Pixel 9 and the Realme 12 Pro?

The Google Pixel 9 has a MobileRank rating of 69/100, the Realme 12 Pro — 55/100.

Which has the better camera: the Google Pixel 9 or the Realme 12 Pro?

The Google Pixel 9 leads on camera score (75/100 vs 49/100).

Which is more powerful: the Google Pixel 9 or the Realme 12 Pro?

The Google Pixel 9 leads on performance (73/100 vs 52/100).

Should you choose the Google Pixel 9 over the Realme 12 Pro?

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