Side-by-side technical data
Google Pixel 9a vs ZTE nubia RedMagic 9S Pro
Comparison between Google Pixel 9a and ZTE nubia RedMagic 9S Pro: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from Google and ZTE.
The verdict
Neither runs away with it: each wins something.
| Category | Pixel 9a | nubia RedMagic 9S Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 8.0 | 7.2 |
| Performance & hardware | 7.2 | 8.7 |
| Camera | 6.7 | 7.0 |
| Connectivity | 8.0 | 7.2 |
| Battery & charging | 6.9 | 6.7 |
Which one is for you?
Google Pixel 9a, if you care about…
- Display Technology
- pOLED
- against AMOLED
- Bluetooth Version
- Bluetooth 5.3
- against Bluetooth 5.2
- Peak Display Brightness
- 2,700 nits
- against 1,600 nits
- Display Pixel Density
- 422 ppi
- against 400 ppi
ZTE nubia RedMagic 9S Pro, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 6,500 mAh
- against 5,100 mAh
- AnTuTu Score
- 2,117,667
- against 1,497,290
- RAM Capacity
- 16 GB
- against 8 GB
- Wi-Fi Standards
- Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6E, Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)
- against Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 6E
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Pixel 9a | nubia RedMagic 9S Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Google Tensor G4 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 |
| Processor Process Size | 4 nm | 4 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Mali-G715 MP7 | Qualcomm Adreno 750 |
| Storage Type | UFS 3.1 | UFS 4.0 Best value |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 3.1 GHz | 3.4 GHz Best value |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 256 GB | 512 GB Best value |
| AnTuTu Score | 1,497,290 | 2,117,667 Best value |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | 1,600 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | 4,500 | — |
| CPU Description | Octa-core processor with one 3.1 GHz Cortex-X4 core, three 2.6 GHz Cortex-A720 cores, and four 1.9 GHz Cortex-A520 cores. | Octa-core CPU with one 3.4 GHz Cortex-X4 core, three 3.2 GHz Cortex-A720 cores, two 3.0 GHz Cortex-A720 cores, and two 2.3 GHz Cortex-A520 cores. |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | — |
| RAM Capacity | 8 GB | 16 GB Best value |
| RAM Type | DDR5 | — |
| AnTuTu version | v11 | v10 |
| 3DMark Wild Life Extreme | 2,630 | 5,429 Best value |
Design
| Specification | Pixel 9a | nubia RedMagic 9S Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black, White, Purple, Pink | Black, Silver, Transparent, White |
| Body Thickness | 8.9 mm | 8.9 mm |
| Body Width | 73.3 mm | 76.4 mm |
| Body Height | 154.7 mm | 164 mm |
| Weight | 186 g Best value | 229 g |
| Usable Surface | 83.5 % | 89.1 % Best value |
| Body Materials | Glass, Metal, Plastic | Glass, Aluminium Alloy |
| Resistance Features | IP68 | — |
| Waterproof Depth | 1.5 m | — |
| Drop Resistance Class | A | — |
| Repairability Class | B | — |
| Drop Test Count | 270 | — |
Battery
| Specification | Pixel 9a | nubia RedMagic 9S Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Efficiency Rating | B | — |
| Battery Capacity | 5,100 mAh | 6,500 mAh Best value |
| Battery Type | Li-Polymer | — |
| Fast Charge Power | 23 W | 80 W Best value |
| Battery Features | Fast Charging, Wireless Charging, Reverse Charging, Bypass Charging, Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator Best value | Fast Charging |
| Battery Endurance | 52 h | — |
| Wireless charging power | 7.5 W | — |
| Charge cycles | 1,000 | — |
Display
| Specification | Pixel 9a | nubia RedMagic 9S Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 20:9 |
| Display Technology | pOLED Best value | AMOLED |
| Peak Display Brightness | 2,700 nits Best value | 1,600 nits |
| Display Diagonal | 6.3″ | 6.8″ Best value |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,080 px | 1,116 px Best value |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 2,424 px | 2,480 px Best value |
| Display Pixel Density | 422 ppi Best value | 400 ppi |
| Display Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Display Contrast Ratio | 1,000,000 :1 | — |
| Display Features | Gorilla Glass 3, Mohs Level 4, 120Hz, Hole-Punch Notch, Always-On Display, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, DCI-P3, Scratch Resistant, Frameless | Gorilla Glass 5, AMOLED, One Billion Colors, 120Hz |
Sensors
| Specification | Pixel 9a | nubia RedMagic 9S Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Under Display | Under Display |
Sensor
| Specification | Pixel 9a | nubia RedMagic 9S Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Barometer, Light Sensor, Cooling System | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass |
Software
| Specification | Pixel 9a | nubia RedMagic 9S Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 15 | Android 14 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 15 Best value | 14 |
| OS Update Support | 7 years | — |
| Direct OS Updates | Yes | — |
| Google Services | Yes | — |
| Widevine L1 | Yes | — |
Connectivity
| Specification | Pixel 9a | nubia RedMagic 9S Pro |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Nano-SIM + eSIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby | Dual Nano-SIM |
| Cellular Bands | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B2, 3G UMTS B3, 3G UMTS B4, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B6, 3G UMTS B8, 3G UMTS B18, 3G UMTS B19, 3G UMTS B20, 3G UMTS B21, 3G UMTS B25, 3G UMTS B26, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B12, 4G LTE B14, 4G LTE B17, 4G LTE B18, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B21, 4G LTE B26, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B30, 4G LTE B32, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B42, 4G LTE B66, 4G LTE B75, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n2, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n7, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n12, 5G NR n14, 5G NR n20, 5G NR n25, 5G NR n26, 5G NR n28a, 5G NR n28b, 5G NR n30, 5G NR n38, 5G NR n40, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n66, 5G NR n75, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78, 5G NR n79 | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS 800, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 1700 AWS, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B12, 4G LTE B17, 4G LTE B18, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B26, LTE B28, 4G LTE B34, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B42, 4G LTE B66, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n6, 5G NR n7, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n20, 5G NR n28, 5G NR n38, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n65, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, HSPA, UMTS, LTE, 5G | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, EVDO, LTE, 5G |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6E, Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) Best value |
| Wi-Fi Features | Dual Band, Tri-Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display, MIMO | Tri-Band, Wi-Fi Direct |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.3 Best value | Bluetooth 5.2 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE | A2DP, LE |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS, NavIC Best value | GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo |
| Connectivity Features | NFC, USB Type-C, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Host 3.2, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE, eSIM | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, Infrared, NFC, USB OTG, USB Type-C, USB 3.2 Gen 2, DisplayPort output |
| USB Version | USB 3.2 | USB 3.2 Gen 2 Best value |
| SAR (EU) head | 0.99 W/kg | — |
| SAR (EU) body | 1.39 W/kg | — |
Audio
| Specification | Pixel 9a | nubia RedMagic 9S Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | 2 | — |
| Audio Features | Stereo Speakers, Noise-Cancellation Microphone, A2DP, LE | Stereo Speakers, Hi-Res Audio |
Technical
| Specification | Pixel 9a | nubia RedMagic 9S Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Launch price | 549 € | — |
| Model numbers | GXQ96, GTF7P, G3Y12 | — |
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