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Google Pixel 9 Pro XL vs Pixel 9 Pro Fold

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Google Pixel 9 Pro XL vs Pixel 9 Pro Fold

84 out of 100
Google Pixel 9 Pro XL
VS
80 out of 100
Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold
Google Pixel 9 Pro XL
Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold

Here we compared two flagship smartphones: the 6.8-inch Google Pixel 9 Pro XL (with Google Tensor G4) that was released on August 13, 2024, against the Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold, which is powered by the same chip. On this page, you will find tests, full specs, strengths, and weaknesses of each of the devices.

  1. Differences
  2. Review
  3. Specs
  4. Benchmarks
  5. Battery life
  6. Camera
  7. Comments

Key differences

An overview of the main advantages of each smartphone
Reasons to consider the Google Pixel 9 Pro XL
  • Waterproof body (IP68 classification)
  • Better camera quality (According to DxOMark rating)
  • 30% higher pixel density (486 vs 373 PPI)
  • Shows 11% longer battery life (21:55 vs 19:45 hours)
  • Comes with 410 mAh larger battery capacity: 5060 vs 4650 mAh
  • Delivers 13% higher peak brightness (2383 against 2106 nits)
  • Better grip in hands – the body is 73.6 mm narrower
  • Weighs 36 grams less
Reasons to consider the Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold
  • Has a 1.2 inches larger screen size

Review

Evaluation of Google Pixel 9 Pro XL and Pixel 9 Pro Fold crucial features
Display
Screen quality, color accuracy, brightness
Camera
Photo and video recording quality
Performance
CPU and memory performance (apps, system)
Gaming
Capabilities for playing modern games
Battery
Battery life, charging type and speed
Connectivity
Networks, ports, data transmission
NanoReview Score
Final comparison evaluation
Choose the importance of each parameter to more accurately identify the smartphone that best meets your particular needs.

Tests and specifications

Comparison table of technical specifications and tests
Phone:
Pixel 9 Pro XL
vs
Pixel 9 Pro Fold

Display

TypeOLEDOLED
Size6.8 inches8 inches
Resolution1344 x 2992 pixels2076 x 2152 pixels
Aspect ratio20:91:1
PPI486 ppi373 ppi
Refresh rate120 Hz120 Hz
Adaptive refresh rateYes (1-120 Hz)Yes (1-120 Hz)
Max rated brightness3000 nits2700 nits
Max rated brightness in HDR2000 nits1600 nits
HDR supportYes, HDR10+Yes, HDR10+
Screen protectionGorilla Glass Victus 2 -
Screen-to-body ratio89.5%88.6%
Display features - DCI-P3
- Always-On Display		 - DCI-P3
- Always-On Display
Display tests
RGB color space99%98.5%
PWM240 Hz120 Hz
Response time2 ms4 ms
Contrast∞ Infinity∞ Infinity
Peak brightness test (auto)
Pixel 9 Pro XL+13%
2383 nits
Pixel 9 Pro Fold
2106 nits

Design and build

Height162.8 mm (6.41 inches)155.2 mm (6.11 inches)
Width76.6 mm (3.02 inches)150.2 mm (5.91 inches)
Thickness8.5 mm (0.33 inches)5.1 mm (0.2 inches)
Weight221 g (7.8 oz)257 g (9.07 oz)
WaterproofIP68IPX8
Advanced coolingVapor chamberVapor chamber
Rear materialGlassGlass
Frame materialMetalMetal
ColorsWhite, Black, Gray, PinkWhite, Black
Fingerprint scannerYes, in-displayYes, in-button
Screen-to-body ratio

Performance

Tests of Google Pixel 9 Pro XL and Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold in the benchmarks
SoC
ChipsetGoogle Tensor G4Google Tensor G4
Max clock3100 MHz3100 MHz
CPU cores8 (1 + 3 + 4)8 (1 + 3 + 4)
Architecture- 4 cores at 1.92 GHz: Cortex-A520
- 3 cores at 2.6 GHz: Cortex-A720
- 1 core at 3.1 GHz: Cortex-X4		- 4 cores at 1.92 GHz: Cortex-A520
- 3 cores at 2.6 GHz: Cortex-A720
- 1 core at 3.1 GHz: Cortex-X4
ManufacturingSamsungSamsung
Lithography process4 nanometers4 nanometers
Neural processor (NPU)YesYes
GraphicsMali-G715 MP7Mali-G715 MP7
GPU shading units896896
GPU clock940 MHz940 MHz
FLOPS~1792 GFLOPS~1792 GFLOPS

Benchmarks

Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)
Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)
AnTuTu Benchmark 10
CPU395641311982
GPU448762442023
Memory213528200125
UX235197228980
Total score12928581183110
Samples[2 tests]Less then 3

Memory

RAM
RAM size16 GB16 GB
Memory typeLPDDR5LPDDR5
Channels44
Storage
Storage size128, 256, 512, 1024 GB256, 512 GB
Storage typeUFS 3.1UFS 3.1
Memory cardNoNo

Software

Operating systemAndroid 14 (Can be upgraded to Android 15)Android 14 (Can be upgraded to Android 15)
ROMStock AndroidStock Android
OS size - 27 GB

Battery

Capacity5060 mAh4650 mAh
Max charge power37 W45 W
Battery typeLi-PoLi-Po
ReplaceableNoNo
Wireless chargingYes (12 W)Yes (7.5 W)
Reverse chargingYes, (wireless) -
Fast chargingYes (67% in 30 min)Yes (46% in 30 min)
Full charging time1:18 hr1:36 hr
Battery life tests
Web browsing11:42 hr08:24 hr
Watching video10:46 hr12:56 hr
Gaming05:57 hr05:05 hr
Standby92 hr85 hr
General battery life
Pixel 9 Pro XL+11%
21:55 hr
Pixel 9 Pro Fold
19:45 hr

Main camera

Matrix50 megapixels48 megapixels
Image resolution8160 x 61448000 x 6000
ZoomOptical, 5xOptical, 5x
FlashDual LEDLED
StabilizationOpticalOptical
8K video recordingUp to 30FPSNo
4K video recordingUp to 60FPSUp to 60FPS
1080p video recordingUp to 60FPSUp to 60FPS
Slow motion240 FPS (1080p)240 FPS (1080p)
Angle of widest lens123°127°
Lenses1) Standard: 50 MP
2) Telephoto: 48 MP
3) Ultrawide: 48 MP
1) Standard: 48 MP
2) Telephoto: 10.8 MP
3) Ultrawide: 10.5 MP
Camera features - Bokeh mode
- Pro mode
- RAW support		 - Bokeh mode
- Pro mode
- RAW support
Standard lens
Image resolution50 MP48 MP
Aperturef/1.7f/1.7
Focal length25 mm25 mm
SensorSamsung GN1 -
Sensor size1/1.31"1/2.0"
Pixel size1.2 micron -
AutofocusLaser autofocusLaser autofocus
StabilizationOpticalOptical
Telephoto lens
Image resolution48 MP10.8 MP
Aperturef/2.8f/3.1
Focal length113 mm112 mm
SensorSamsung S5KGM5Samsung S5K3J1
Sensor size1/2.55"1/3.2"
Pixel size0.7 micron1.22 micron
StabilizationOpticalOptical
Ultra-wide lens
Image resolution48 MP10.5 MP
Aperturef/1.7f/2.2
SensorSamsung S5KGM5 -
Sensor size1/2.55"1/3.4"
Pixel size0.7 micron -
StabilizationDigitalDigital

DxOMark main camera tests

Photo quality
Video quality
Generic main camera score
Bokeh7555
Preview8677
Zoom155124
SamplesPhoto samples of Google Pixel 9 Pro XL from DxOMarkPhoto samples of Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold from DxOMark

Selfie camera

Megapixels42 megapixels10 megapixels
Image resolution3648 x 2736 -
Aperturef/2.2f/2.2
Focal length17 mm23 mm
Sensor size1/2.51"1/3.94"
AutofocusPhase autofocusPhase autofocus
StabilizationDigitalDigital
Video resolution2160p (4K) at 60 FPS2160p (4K) at 60 FPS
Depth sensor (TOF 3D)NoNo

Connectivity

Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 7 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be)Wi-Fi 7 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be)
Wi-Fi features - Dual Band
- Wi-Fi MiMO
- Wi-Fi Direct
- Wi-Fi Hotspot
- Wi-Fi Display		 - Dual Band
- Wi-Fi MiMO
- Wi-Fi Direct
- Wi-Fi Hotspot
- Wi-Fi Display
Bluetooth version5.35.3
Bluetooth featuresLELE
USB typeUSB Type-CUSB Type-C
USB version3.23.2
USB features - Charging
- USB-Storage mode
- OTG		 - Charging
- USB-Storage mode
- OTG
DisplayPortYesYes
GPSGPS, GLONASS, GalileoGPS, GLONASS, Galileo
NFC*YesYes
Infrared portNoNo
Network
Number of SIM*11
Type of SIM cardNanoNano
eSIM support*YesYes
Hybrid slotNoNo
5G supportYesYes

Sound

SpeakersStereoStereo
Headphone audio jackNoNo
FM radioNoNo
Dolby AtmosNo -
Speakers test
Max loudness

Other

CategoryFlagshipFlagship
AnnouncedAugust 2024August 2024
Release dateAugust 2024September 2024
Launch price$1099$1799
SAR (head)0.99 W/kg -
SAR (body)1.4 W/kg -
Sensors - Barometer
- Proximity sensor
- Gyroscope
- Accelerometer
- Ambient light sensor
- Compass
- Fingerprint		 - Proximity sensor
- Gyroscope
- Accelerometer
- Ambient light sensor
- Compass
- Fingerprint
Bundled chargerNot includedNot included
*Disclaimer! NFC, GSM network support, and some other specs can be different depending on the country.
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