Google Pixel 9 vs Redmi 4 Prime

The Google Pixel 9 (2024) runs on the Google Tensor G4, while the Redmi 4 Prime (2016) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 625; estimated prices are $799 and $150. By overall MobileRank rating, the Google Pixel 9 leads — 50/100 vs 12/100 (a 38-point difference). Key differences: the Google Pixel 9 has the bigger battery (4700 mAh vs 4100); the main camera is 50 MP vs 13 MP; the Google Pixel 9 is faster in AnTuTu (1,561,427 vs 218,879); the Google Pixel 9 has NFC for contactless payments, the Redmi 4 Prime doesn't; the Redmi 4 Prime is noticeably lighter (156g vs 198g).

The Google Pixel 9 significantly outperforms the Redmi 4 Prime by 38 points (50/100 vs 12/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Google Pixel 9
Performance 25
Display 100
Camera 75
Battery 33
Design 52
Value for money 55
Redmi 4 Prime
Performance 0
Display 0
Camera 0
Battery 14
Design 100
Value for money 100
What makes Google Pixel 9 better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 1561427 vs 218879
  • Better Geekbench Single: 1850 vs 189
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 4900 vs 862
  • Bigger battery: 4700 vs 4100 mAh
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz

  • Higher performance (25/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better camera (75/100 vs 0/100)
  • Longer battery life (33/100 vs 14/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
What makes Redmi 4 Prime better?
  • Lighter: 156g vs 198g
  • Cheaper: $150 vs $799

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

Comparing the Google Pixel 9 vs the Redmi 4 Prime, the Google Pixel 9 scores 38 points higher (50/100 vs 12/100). 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 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Google Pixel 9 leads (33/100 vs 14/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi 4 Prime leads (100/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Google Pixel 9 notably outperforms the Redmi 4 Prime (25/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Google Pixel 9 significantly outperforms the Redmi 4 Prime (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 9 significantly outperforms the Redmi 4 Prime (75/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Google Pixel 9 notably outperforms the Redmi 4 Prime (33/100 vs 14/100). In the "design" category, the Redmi 4 Prime significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 9 (100/100 vs 52/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi 4 Prime significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 9 (100/100 vs 55/100).

Google Pixel 9: The Google Pixel 9 is a better fit for everyday use.
Redmi 4 Prime: The Redmi 4 Prime is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Google Pixel 9 Redmi 4 Prime
Processor Google Tensor G4 Qualcomm Snapdragon 625
AnTuTu 1561427 218879
Geekbench Single 1850 189
Geekbench Multi 4900 862
Display 6.3" Actua OLED 5.0" IPS LCD
Resolution 2424x1080
Refresh rate 120 Hz 60 Hz
Battery 4700 mAh 4100 mAh
Charging 27W
Wireless charging 15W 0W
DXOMark (camera) 143
Main camera 50 MP 13 MP
Ultrawide 48 MP 0 MP
Front camera 10 MP 5 MP
RAM 12GB 3GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 32GB
OS Android 14
Brightness (peak) 2700 nits
NFC yes no
Protection IP68
Dimensions 152.8×72.0×8.5 mm 141.3×69.6×8.9 mm
Weight 198 g 156 g
Price $799 $150
Camera comparison
Google Pixel 9
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.68
  • Ultrawide: 48MP
  • Front: 10MP
75
camera
Redmi 4 Prime
  • Main: 13MP
  • Front: 5MP
0
camera
Display comparison
Google Pixel 9
  • 6.3" Actua OLED
  • Resolution: 2424x1080
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Redmi 4 Prime
  • 5.0" IPS LCD
  • Refresh rate: 60 Hz
0
display
Battery and charging
Google Pixel 9
  • 4700 mAh
  • Wired: 27W
  • Wireless: 15W
33
battery
Redmi 4 Prime
  • 4100 mAh
  • No wireless charging
14
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Google Pixel 9 and Redmi 4 Prime, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Google Pixel 9 Google Tensor G4
50/100
1561427 AnTuTu
Redmi 4 Prime Qualcomm Snapdragon 625
12/100 -613.4%
218879 AnTuTu

Google Pixel 9 leads Redmi 4 Prime by 613.4% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Google Pixel 9
$799
Redmi 4 Prime
$150

Price difference: $649. Redmi 4 Prime is cheaper by $649.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Google Pixel 9 notably outperforms the Redmi 4 Prime (25/100 vs 0/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Google Pixel 9 significantly outperforms the Redmi 4 Prime (100/100 vs 0/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 9 significantly outperforms the Redmi 4 Prime (75/100 vs 0/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Google Pixel 9 notably outperforms the Redmi 4 Prime (33/100 vs 14/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Redmi 4 Prime significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 9 (100/100 vs 52/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Redmi 4 Prime significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 9 (100/100 vs 55/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Google Pixel 9 or the Redmi 4 Prime?

The Google Pixel 9 significantly outperforms the Redmi 4 Prime by 38 points (50/100 vs 12/100).

What is the rating of the Google Pixel 9 and the Redmi 4 Prime?

The Google Pixel 9 has a MobileRank rating of 50/100, the Redmi 4 Prime — 12/100.

Which has the better camera: the Google Pixel 9 or the Redmi 4 Prime?

The Google Pixel 9 leads on camera score (75/100 vs 0/100).

Which is more powerful: the Google Pixel 9 or the Redmi 4 Prime?

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

Should you choose the Google Pixel 9 over the Redmi 4 Prime?

The Google Pixel 9 is a better fit for everyday use. The Redmi 4 Prime is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.