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Google Pixel 9 Pro XL vs Pixel 9 Pro

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Google Pixel 9 Pro XL vs Pixel 9 Pro

84 out of 100
Google Pixel 9 Pro XL
VS
82 out of 100
Google Pixel 9 Pro
Google Pixel 9 Pro XL
Google Pixel 9 Pro

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, 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
  • Has a 0.5 inch larger screen size
  • Comes with 360 mAh larger battery capacity: 5060 vs 4700 mAh
  • 15% better performance in AnTuTu Benchmark (1292K versus 1125K)
  • Supports higher wattage charging (37W versus 27W)
Reasons to consider the Google Pixel 9 Pro
  • Weighs 22 grams less

Review

Evaluation of Google Pixel 9 Pro XL and Pixel 9 Pro 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 XL
vs
Pixel 9 Pro

Display

TypeOLEDOLED
Size6.8 inches6.3 inches
Resolution1344 x 2992 pixels1280 x 2856 pixels
Aspect ratio20:920:9
PPI486 ppi495 ppi
Refresh rate120 Hz120 Hz
Adaptive refresh rateYes (1-120 Hz)Yes (1-120 Hz)
Max rated brightness3000 nits3000 nits
Max rated brightness in HDR2000 nits2000 nits
HDR supportYes, HDR10+Yes, HDR10+
Screen protectionGorilla Glass Victus 2Gorilla Glass Victus 2
Screen-to-body ratio89.5%87.1%
Display features - DCI-P3
- Always-On Display		 - DCI-P3
- Always-On Display
Display tests
RGB color space99%99.1%
PWM240 Hz240 Hz
Response time2 ms2 ms
Contrast∞ Infinity∞ Infinity
Peak brightness test (auto)
Pixel 9 Pro XL+2%
2383 nits
Pixel 9 Pro
2335 nits

Design and build

Height162.8 mm (6.41 inches)152.8 mm (6.02 inches)
Width76.6 mm (3.02 inches)72 mm (2.83 inches)
Thickness8.5 mm (0.33 inches)8.5 mm (0.33 inches)
Weight221 g (7.8 oz)199 g (7.02 oz)
WaterproofIP68IP68
Advanced coolingVapor chamberVapor chamber
Rear materialGlassGlass
Frame materialMetalMetal
ColorsWhite, Black, Gray, PinkWhite, Black, Gray, Pink
Fingerprint scannerYes, in-displayYes, in-display
Screen-to-body ratio

Performance

Tests of Google Pixel 9 Pro XL and Google Pixel 9 Pro 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 XL+15%
1292858
Pixel 9 Pro
1125355
CPU395641283910
GPU448762447101
Memory213528183290
UX235197211054
Total score12928581125355
Samples[2 tests]Less then 3

Memory

RAM
RAM size16 GB16 GB
Memory typeLPDDR5LPDDR5
Channels44
Storage
Storage size128, 256, 512, 1024 GB128, 256, 512, 1024 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 - 28.8 GB

Battery

Capacity5060 mAh4700 mAh
Max charge power37 W27 W
Battery typeLi-PoLi-Po
ReplaceableNoNo
Wireless chargingYes (12 W)Yes (12 W)
Reverse chargingYes, (wireless)Yes, (wireless)
Fast chargingYes (67% in 30 min)Yes (56% in 30 min)
Full charging time1:18 hr1:24 hr
Battery life tests
Web browsing11:42 hr10:12 hr
Watching video10:46 hr12:40 hr
Gaming05:57 hr06:23 hr
Standby92 hr96 hr
General battery life
Pixel 9 Pro XL
21:55 hr
Pixel 9 Pro+1%
22:07 hr

Main camera

Matrix50 megapixels50 megapixels
Image resolution8160 x 61448160 x 6144
ZoomOptical, 5xOptical, 5x
FlashDual LEDDual LED
StabilizationOpticalOptical
8K video recordingUp to 30FPSUp to 30FPS
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) Telephoto: 48 MP
3) 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 mm25 mm
SensorSamsung GN1Samsung GNK
Sensor size1/1.31"1/1.31"
Pixel size1.2 micron1.2 micron
AutofocusLaser autofocusLaser autofocus
StabilizationOpticalOptical
Telephoto lens
Image resolution48 MP48 MP
Aperturef/2.8f/2.8
Focal length113 mm113 mm
SensorSamsung S5KGM5 -
Sensor size1/2.55"1/2.55"
Pixel size0.7 micron -
StabilizationOpticalOptical
Ultra-wide lens
Image resolution48 MP48 MP
Aperturef/1.7f/1.7
SensorSamsung S5KGM5 -
Sensor size1/2.55"1/2.55"
Pixel size0.7 micron -
StabilizationDigitalDigital

DxOMark main camera tests

Photo quality
Video quality
Generic main camera score
Bokeh75 -
Preview86 -
Zoom155 -
SamplesPhoto samples of Google Pixel 9 Pro XL from DxOMark -

Selfie camera

Megapixels42 megapixels42 megapixels
Image resolution3648 x 27363648 x 2736
Aperturef/2.2f/2.2
Focal length17 mm17 mm
Sensor size1/2.51"1/2.51"
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 XL
89.5 dB
Pixel 9 Pro+1%
90.6 dB

Other

CategoryFlagshipFlagship
AnnouncedAugust 2024August 2024
Release dateAugust 2024September 2024
Launch price$1099$999
SAR (head)0.99 W/kg0.99 W/kg
SAR (body)1.4 W/kg1.37 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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