Google Pixel 9a vs Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro
The Google Pixel 9a (2025) runs on the Google Tensor G4, while the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $499 and $549. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro leads — 73/100 vs 66/100 (a 7-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro has the bigger battery (7050 mAh vs 5100); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,289,721 vs 1,321,069); the Google Pixel 9a is noticeably lighter (186g vs 229g).
Google Pixel 9a
Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro
- Lighter: 186g vs 229g
- Cheaper at launch: $499 vs $549
- Better camera (63/100 vs 52/100)
- Better display (82/100 vs 80/100)
- Better portability (58/100 vs 32/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3289721 vs 1321069
- Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 1977
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 4778
- Bigger battery: 7050 vs 5100 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 23W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 71/100)
- Longer battery life (72/100 vs 52/100)
Comparing the Google Pixel 9a vs the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro scores 7 points higher (73/100 vs 66/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro leads (92/100 vs 71/100). In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 9a leads (63/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro leads (72/100 vs 52/100). Value score: Google Pixel 9a — 58/100, Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro — 66/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro notably outperforms the Google Pixel 9a (92/100 vs 71/100). In the "display" category, the Google Pixel 9a and the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro are nearly equal (82/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 9a is a bit better (63/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro notably outperforms the Google Pixel 9a (72/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the Google Pixel 9a notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro (58/100 vs 32/100).
| Specification | Google Pixel 9a | Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Google Tensor G4 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 1321069 | 3289721 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1977 | 3041 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4778 | 9494 | |
| Display | 6.3" P-OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2424x1080 | 2480x1116 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5100 mAh | 7050 mAh | |
| Charging | 23W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 7W | 0W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 128 | — | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB / 24GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2700 nits | 2000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 154.7×73.3×8.9 mm | 163.4×76.1×8.9 mm | |
| Weight | 186 g | 229 g | |
| Launch price | $499 | $549 |
Google Pixel 9a
- Main: 48MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 13MP
Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Google Pixel 9a
- 6.3" P-OLED
- Resolution: 2424x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2480x1116
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Google Pixel 9a
- 5100 mAh
- Wired: 23W
- Wireless: 7W
Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro
- 7050 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 11:38 hrs, total 28:35 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
We compared Google Pixel 9a and Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro leads Google Pixel 9a by 59.8% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $50. Google Pixel 9a was $50 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro notably outperforms the Google Pixel 9a (92/100 vs 71/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Google Pixel 9a and the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro are nearly equal (82/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 9a is a bit better (63/100 vs 52/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro notably outperforms the Google Pixel 9a (72/100 vs 52/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Google Pixel 9a notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro (58/100 vs 32/100).
Which is better: the Google Pixel 9a or the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro edges out the Google Pixel 9a by just 7 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Google Pixel 9a and the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro?
The Google Pixel 9a has a MobileRank rating of 66/100, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro — 73/100.
Which has the better camera: the Google Pixel 9a or the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro?
The Google Pixel 9a leads on camera score (63/100 vs 52/100).
Which is more powerful: the Google Pixel 9a or the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro leads on performance (92/100 vs 71/100).
Should you choose the Google Pixel 9a over the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro?
The Google Pixel 9a is a better fit for active users. The Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users.