Google Pixel 9 Pro vs Google Pixel 9 Pro XL
The Google Pixel 9 Pro scores 7.9 in our rating, and the Google Pixel 9 Pro XL scores 8.0. The Google Pixel 9 Pro XL leads in battery. At launch in the US, the Google Pixel 9 Pro cost $100 less ($999 vs $1,099).
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Key differences
Why choose the Google Pixel 9 Pro
- Lower launch price $999 vs $1,099
- Lighter 199 g vs 221 g
- Sharper display 495 ppi vs 486 ppi
Why choose the Google Pixel 9 Pro XL
- Bigger battery 5,060 mAh vs 4,700 mAh
- Faster wired charging 37 W vs 27 W
- Bigger screen 6.8 inches vs 6.3 inches
- Faster wireless charging 23 W vs 21 W
- Higher screen resolution 1344 × 2992 px vs 1280 × 2856 px
PhoneRanked scores
Calculated from specs, relative to phones from the same year and price range. How we rate phones
Spec
Google Pixel 9 ProGoogle Pixel 9 Pro XL
Overall
7.9
8.0
Display
8.6
8.5
Performance
6.3
6.3
Camera
8.6
8.6
Battery
5.6
6.2
Design
8.6
8.5
Software support
9.2
9.2
Value for money
4.6
4.6
Display
Spec
Google Pixel 9 ProGoogle Pixel 9 Pro XL
Size
6.3 inches
6.8 inches
Type
OLED, Super Actua
OLED, Super Actua
Resolution
1280 × 2856 px
1344 × 2992 px
Pixel density
495 ppi
486 ppi
Refresh rate
120 Hz
120 Hz
Adaptive refresh
✓ Yes
✓ Yes
Peak brightness
3,000 nits
3,000 nits
Protection
Gorilla Glass Victus 2
Gorilla Glass Victus 2
Performance
Spec
Google Pixel 9 ProGoogle Pixel 9 Pro XL
Process
4 nm
4 nm
Max CPU clock
3.1 GHz
3.1 GHz
GPU
Mali-G715 MP7
Mali-G715 MP7
RAM
16 GB
16 GB
Storage
128 GB / 256 GB / 512 GB / 1 TB
128 GB / 256 GB / 512 GB / 1 TB
Storage type
UFS 3.1
UFS 3.1
microSD slot
✕ No
✕ No
Cameras
Spec
Google Pixel 9 ProGoogle Pixel 9 Pro XL
Main camera
50 MP, f/1.68, 1/1.31"
50 MP, f/1.68, 1/1.31"
Optical stabilization
✓ Yes
✓ Yes
Ultrawide
48 MP
48 MP
Telephoto
48 MP, 5× optical
48 MP, 5× optical
Optical zoom
5×
5×
Rear cameras
3
3
Rear video
8K@30
8K@30
Front camera
42 MP
42 MP
Front video
4K@60
4K@60
Battery and charging
Spec
Google Pixel 9 ProGoogle Pixel 9 Pro XL
Capacity
4,700 mAh
5,060 mAh
Wired charging
27 W
37 W
Wireless charging
21 W
23 W
Reverse wireless
✓ Yes
✓ Yes
Charger in box
✕ No
✕ No
Design and build
Spec
Google Pixel 9 ProGoogle Pixel 9 Pro XL
Dimensions
152.8 × 72 × 8.5 mm
162.8 × 76.6 × 8.5 mm
Thickness
8.5 mm
8.5 mm
Weight
199 g
221 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
Nano-SIM + eSIM
Nano-SIM + eSIM
Colors
Obsidian, Porcelain, Hazel, Rose Quartz
Obsidian, Porcelain, Hazel, Rose Quartz
Connectivity and features
Spec
Google Pixel 9 ProGoogle Pixel 9 Pro XL
5G
✓ Yes
✓ Yes
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi 7
Wi-Fi 7
Bluetooth
5.3
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 9 ProGoogle Pixel 9 Pro XL
OS at launch
Android 14
Android 14
OS updates
7 years
7 years
Security updates
7 years
7 years
Launch and price
Spec
Google Pixel 9 ProGoogle Pixel 9 Pro XL
Announced
Aug 13, 2024
Aug 13, 2024
Released
Sep 4, 2024
Aug 22, 2024
Status
Discontinued
Discontinued
US launch price
$999
$1,099
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