Google Pixel 10 vs Google Pixel 9

The Google Pixel 10 scores 7.7 in our rating, and the Google Pixel 9 scores 7.4. The Google Pixel 10 leads in performance, camera and value for money. The Google Pixel 10 is the newer phone, announced Aug 20, 2025.

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Google Google Pixel 10
7.7 From $799
Top score
Google Google Pixel 9
7.4 From $799
Discontinued

Key differences

Why choose the Google Pixel 10

  • Bigger battery 4,970 mAh vs 4,700 mAh
  • Faster wired charging 29 W vs 27 W
  • Brighter screen 3,000 nits vs 2,700 nits
  • Newer model Aug 20, 2025 vs Aug 13, 2024

Why choose the Google Pixel 9

  • Lighter 198 g vs 204 g
  • Thinner 8.5 mm vs 8.6 mm
  • Newer Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 7 vs Wi-Fi 6E
  • Reverse wireless charging

PhoneRanked scores

Calculated from specs, relative to phones from the same year and price range. How we rate phones

Spec Google Pixel 10Google Pixel 9
Overall 7.7 7.4
Display 8.0 8.0
Performance 7.1 6.2
Camera 7.5 7.3
Battery 5.5 5.5
Design 8.5 8.6
Software support 9.2 9.2
Value for money 4.8 4.1

Display

Spec Google Pixel 10Google Pixel 9
Size 6.3 inches 6.3 inches
Type OLED, Actua display OLED, Actua
Resolution 1080 × 2424 px 1080 × 2424 px
Pixel density 422 ppi 422 ppi
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Adaptive refresh ✕ No ✕ No
Peak brightness 3,000 nits 2,700 nits
Protection Gorilla Glass Victus 2 Gorilla Glass Victus 2

Performance

Spec Google Pixel 10Google Pixel 9
Process 3 nm 4 nm
Max CPU clock 3.78 GHz 3.1 GHz
GPU PowerVR DXT-48-1536 Mali-G715 MP7
RAM 12 GB 12 GB
Storage 128 GB / 256 GB 128 GB / 256 GB
Storage type UFS 3.1 UFS 3.1
microSD slot ✕ No ✕ No

Cameras

Spec Google Pixel 10Google Pixel 9
Main camera 48 MP, f/1.7, 1/2" 50 MP, f/1.68, 1/1.31"
Optical stabilization ✓ Yes ✓ Yes
Ultrawide 13 MP 48 MP
Telephoto 10.8 MP, 5× optical —
Optical zoom 5× —
Rear cameras 3 2
Rear video 4K@60 4K@60
Front camera 10.5 MP 10.5 MP
Front video 4K@60 4K@60

Battery and charging

Spec Google Pixel 10Google Pixel 9
Capacity 4,970 mAh 4,700 mAh
Wired charging 29 W 27 W
Wireless charging 15 W 15 W
Reverse wireless ✕ No ✓ Yes
Charger in box ✕ No ✕ No

Design and build

Spec Google Pixel 10Google Pixel 9
Dimensions 152.8 × 72 × 8.6 mm 152.8 × 72 × 8.5 mm
Thickness 8.6 mm 8.5 mm
Weight 204 g 198 g
Form factor Bar Bar
Frame Aluminum Aluminum
Back Glass Glass
Water resistance IP68 IP68
Fingerprint Under-display ultrasonic Under-display ultrasonic
3D face unlock ✕ No ✕ No
SIM eSIM only Nano-SIM + eSIM
Colors Indigo, Frost, Lemongrass, Obsidian Obsidian, Porcelain, Wintergreen, Peony

Connectivity and features

Spec Google Pixel 10Google Pixel 9
5G ✓ Yes ✓ Yes
Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 6E Wi-Fi 7
Bluetooth 6.0 5.3
USB USB-C 3.x USB-C 3.x
NFC ✓ Yes ✓ Yes
3.5 mm jack ✕ No ✕ No
Stereo speakers ✓ Yes ✓ Yes
Satellite ✓ Yes ✓ Yes
IR blaster ✕ No ✕ No

Software

Spec Google Pixel 10Google Pixel 9
OS at launch Android 16 Android 14
OS updates 7 years 7 years
Security updates 7 years 7 years

Launch and price

Spec Google Pixel 10Google Pixel 9
Announced Aug 20, 2025 Aug 13, 2024
Released Aug 28, 2025 Aug 22, 2024
Status Released Discontinued
US launch price $799 $799

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