Google Pixel 11 vs Google Pixel 9
The Google Pixel 11 scores 8.0 in our rating, and the Google Pixel 9 scores 7.5. The Google Pixel 11 leads in performance, camera, battery and value for money. At launch in the US, the Google Pixel 9 cost $100 less ($799 vs $899). The Google Pixel 11 is the newer phone, announced Aug 12, 2026.
Key differences
Why choose the Google Pixel 11
- Bigger battery 4,985 mAh vs 4,700 mAh
- Faster wired charging 30 W vs 27 W
- Brighter screen 3,000 nits vs 2,700 nits
- Newer model Aug 12, 2026 vs Aug 13, 2024
- Faster wireless charging 25 W vs 15 W
- More storage 256 GB / 512 GB vs 128 GB / 256 GB
Why choose the Google Pixel 9
- Lower launch price $799 vs $899
- 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 11Google Pixel 9
Overall
8.0
7.5
Display
8.0
8.0
Performance
7.6
6.5
Camera
7.9
7.3
Battery
5.8
5.5
Design
8.4
8.6
Software support
9.2
9.2
Value for money
5.0
4.3
Display
Spec
Google Pixel 11Google Pixel 9
Size
6.3 inches
6.3 inches
Type
OLED, Actua
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
Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2
Gorilla Glass Victus 2
Performance
Spec
Google Pixel 11Google Pixel 9
Process
3 nm
4 nm
Max CPU clock
4.11 GHz
3.1 GHz
GPU
PowerVR CXTP-48-1536
Mali-G715 MP7
RAM
12 GB
12 GB
Storage
256 GB / 512 GB
128 GB / 256 GB
Storage type
—
UFS 3.1
microSD slot
✕ No
✕ No
Cameras
Spec
Google Pixel 11Google Pixel 9
Main camera
48 MP, f/1.7, 1/1.56"
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 11Google Pixel 9
Capacity
4,985 mAh
4,700 mAh
Wired charging
30 W
27 W
Wireless charging
25 W
15 W
Reverse wireless
✕ No
✓ Yes
Charger in box
✕ No
✕ No
Design and build
Spec
Google Pixel 11Google Pixel 9
Dimensions
152.8 × 72 × 8.6 mm
152.8 × 72 × 8.5 mm
Thickness
8.6 mm
8.5 mm
Weight
197 g
198 g
Form factor
Bar
Bar
Frame
Aluminum
Aluminum
Back
Glass
Glass
Water resistance
IP68
IP68
Fingerprint
—
Under-display ultrasonic
3D face unlock
✕ No
✕ No
SIM
eSIM only
Nano-SIM + eSIM
Colors
Frost, Pistachio, Hibiscus, Obsidian
Obsidian, Porcelain, Wintergreen, Peony
Connectivity and features
Spec
Google Pixel 11Google 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 11Google Pixel 9
OS at launch
Android 17
Android 14
OS updates
7 years
7 years
Security updates
7 years
7 years
Launch and price
Spec
Google Pixel 11Google Pixel 9
Announced
Aug 12, 2026
Aug 13, 2024
Released
Aug 20, 2026
Aug 22, 2024
Status
Released
Discontinued
US launch price
$899
$799
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