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Google Pixel 9 Pro vs Pixel 9

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Google Pixel 9 Pro vs Pixel 9

82 out of 100
Google Pixel 9 Pro
VS
80 out of 100
Google Pixel 9
Google Pixel 9 Pro
Google Pixel 9

Here we compared two flagship smartphones: the 6.3-inch Google Pixel 9 Pro (with Google Tensor G4) that was released on August 13, 2024, against the Google Pixel 9, 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 (1)

Key differences

An overview of the main advantages of each smartphone
Reasons to consider the Google Pixel 9 Pro
  • The rear camera has a 5x optical zoom
  • Has 33% more RAM: 16GB versus 12GB
  • 17% higher pixel density (495 vs 422 PPI)
  • 9% faster in single-core GeekBench 6 test: 2002 and 1832 points

Review

Evaluation of Google Pixel 9 Pro and Pixel 9 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
Scores with a red asterisk (*) are approximate and may change in the future as we gather more data.
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
vs
Pixel 9

Display

TypeOLEDOLED
Size6.3 inches6.3 inches
Resolution1280 x 2856 pixels1080 x 2424 pixels
Aspect ratio20:920:9
PPI495 ppi422 ppi
Refresh rate120 Hz120 Hz
Adaptive refresh rateYes (1-120 Hz)Yes (60-120 Hz)
Max rated brightness3000 nits2700 nits
Max rated brightness in HDR2000 nits1800 nits
HDR supportYes, HDR10+Yes, HDR10+
Screen protectionGorilla Glass Victus 2Gorilla Glass Victus 2
Screen-to-body ratio87.1%87.1%
Display features - DCI-P3
- Always-On Display		 - DCI-P3
- Always-On Display
Display tests
RGB color space99.1%99%
PWM240 Hz120 Hz
Response time2 ms1 ms
Contrast∞ Infinity∞ Infinity
Peak brightness test (auto)
Pixel 9 Pro+4%
2335 nits
Pixel 9
2247 nits

Design and build

Height152.8 mm (6.02 inches)152.8 mm (6.02 inches)
Width72 mm (2.83 inches)72 mm (2.83 inches)
Thickness8.5 mm (0.33 inches)8.5 mm (0.33 inches)
Weight199 g (7.02 oz)198 g (6.98 oz)
WaterproofIP68IP68
Advanced coolingVapor chamber -
Rear materialGlassGlass
Frame materialMetalMetal
ColorsWhite, Black, Gray, PinkWhite, Black, Green, Pink
Fingerprint scannerYes, in-displayYes, in-display
Screen-to-body ratio

Performance

Tests of Google Pixel 9 Pro and Google Pixel 9 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
Pixel 9 Pro+5%
1125355
Pixel 9
1074252
CPU283910237029
GPU447101449828
Memory183290189059
UX211054198336
Total score11253551074252
SamplesLess then 3[5 tests]

Memory

RAM
RAM size16 GB12 GB
Memory typeLPDDR5LPDDR5X
Memory clock - 4200 MHz
Channels44
Storage
Storage size128, 256, 512, 1024 GB128, 256 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 size28.8 GB19 GB

Battery

Capacity4700 mAh4700 mAh
Max charge power27 W27 W
Battery typeLi-PoLi-Po
ReplaceableNoNo
Wireless chargingYes (12 W)Yes (12 W)
Reverse chargingYes, (wireless)Yes, (wireless)
Fast chargingYes (56% in 30 min)Yes (55% in 30 min)
Full charging time1:24 hr1:25 hr
Battery life tests
Web browsing10:12 hr10:01 hr
Watching video12:40 hr13:38 hr
Gaming06:23 hr05:41 hr
Standby96 hr98 hr
General battery life
Pixel 9 Pro
22:07 hr
Pixel 9+1%
22:26 hr

Main camera

Matrix50 megapixels50 megapixels
Image resolution8160 x 61448160 x 6144
ZoomOptical, 5xDigital
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°123°
Lenses1) Standard: 50 MP
2) Telephoto: 48 MP
3) Ultrawide: 48 MP
1) Standard: 50 MP
2) Ultrawide: 48 MP
Camera features - Bokeh mode
- Pro mode
- RAW support		 - Bokeh mode
- Pro mode
- RAW support
Standard lens
Image resolution50 MP50 MP
Aperturef/1.7f/1.7
Focal length25 mm24 mm
SensorSamsung GNKSamsung GNK
Sensor size1/1.31"1/1.31"
Pixel size1.2 micron1.2 micron
AutofocusLaser autofocusLaser autofocus
StabilizationOpticalOptical
Telephoto lens
Image resolution48 MP -
Aperturef/2.8 -
Focal length113 mm -
Sensor size1/2.55" -
StabilizationOptical -
Ultra-wide lens
Image resolution48 MP48 MP
Aperturef/1.7f/1.7
Sensor size1/2.55"1/2.55"
StabilizationDigitalDigital

DxOMark main camera tests

Photo quality
Video quality
Generic main camera score
Bokeh - 75
Preview - 83
Zoom - 132
Samples - Photo samples of Google Pixel 9 from DxOMark

Selfie camera

Megapixels42 megapixels10.5 megapixels
Image resolution3648 x 27363648 x 2736
Aperturef/2.2f/2.2
Focal length17 mm20 mm
Sensor - CMOS
Sensor size1/2.51"1/3.1"
Pixel size - 1.22 micron
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 AtmosNoNo
Speakers test
Max loudness
Pixel 9 Pro+3%
90.6 dB
Pixel 9
87.7 dB

Other

CategoryFlagshipFlagship
AnnouncedAugust 2024August 2024
Release dateSeptember 2024August 2024
Launch price$999$799
SAR (head)0.99 W/kg0.99 W/kg
SAR (body)1.37 W/kg1.4 W/kg
Sensors - Barometer
- Proximity sensor
- Gyroscope
- Accelerometer
- Ambient light sensor
- Compass
- Fingerprint		 - Barometer
- 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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