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).

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.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Google Pixel 9a
Performance 71
Display 82
Camera 63
Battery 52
Portability 58
Value for money 58
Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro
Performance 92
Display 80
Camera 52
Battery 72
Portability 32
Value for money 66
What makes Google Pixel 9a better?
  • 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)
What makes Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro better?
  • 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)
Comparison verdict

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).

Google Pixel 9a: The Google Pixel 9a is a better fit for active users.
Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro: The Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users.
Specs comparison
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
Camera comparison
Google Pixel 9a
  • Main: 48MP f/f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 13MP
  • Front: 13MP
63
camera
Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.6
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Front: 16MP
52
camera
Display comparison
Google Pixel 9a
  • 6.3" P-OLED
  • Resolution: 2424x1080
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
82
display
Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2480x1116
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
80
display
Battery and charging
Google Pixel 9a
  • 5100 mAh
  • Wired: 23W
  • Wireless: 7W
52
battery
Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro
  • 7050 mAh
  • NanoReview test: web browsing 11:38 hrs, total 28:35 hrs
  • Wired: 100W
  • No wireless charging
72
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Google Pixel 9a and Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Google Pixel 9a Google Tensor G4
66/100
1321069 AnTuTu
Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
73/100 +59.8%
3289721 AnTuTu

Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro leads Google Pixel 9a by 59.8% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Google Pixel 9a
$499
Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro
$549

Launch price difference: $50. Google Pixel 9a was $50 cheaper at launch.

Detailed category analysis
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).

Frequently asked questions
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.