Google Pixel 9 Pro vs Google Pixel 9
The Google Pixel 9 Pro scores 7.2 in our rating, and the Google Pixel 9 scores 6.8. The Google Pixel 9 Pro leads in display, camera and value for money. At launch in the US, the Google Pixel 9 cost $200 less ($799 vs $999).
Key differences
Why choose the Google Pixel 9 Pro
- Brighter screen 3,000 nits vs 2,700 nits
- Faster wireless charging 21 W vs 15 W
- More RAM 16 GB vs 12 GB
- More storage 128 GB / 256 GB / 512 GB / 1 TB vs 128 GB / 256 GB
- Higher-resolution video 8K@30 vs 4K@60
- Higher screen resolution 1280 × 2856 px vs 1080 × 2424 px
Why choose the Google Pixel 9
- Lower launch price $799 vs $999
- Lighter 198 g vs 199 g
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
Overall
7.2
6.8
Display
8.7
8.1
Performance
6.3
6.2
Camera
8.6
7.3
Battery
5.6
5.5
Design
8.6
8.6
Value for money
5.3
4.8
Display
Spec
Google Pixel 9 ProGoogle Pixel 9
Size
6.3 inches
6.3 inches
Type
OLED, Super Actua
OLED, Actua
Resolution
1280 × 2856 px
1080 × 2424 px
Pixel density
495 ppi
422 ppi
Refresh rate
120 Hz
120 Hz
Adaptive refresh
✓ Yes
✕ No
Peak brightness
3,000 nits
2,700 nits
Protection
Gorilla Glass Victus 2
Gorilla Glass Victus 2
Performance
Spec
Google Pixel 9 ProGoogle Pixel 9
Process
4 nm
4 nm
Max CPU clock
3.1 GHz
3.1 GHz
GPU
Mali-G715 MP7
Mali-G715 MP7
RAM
16 GB
12 GB
Storage
128 GB / 256 GB / 512 GB / 1 TB
128 GB / 256 GB
Storage type
UFS 3.1
UFS 3.1
microSD slot
✕ No
✕ No
Cameras
Spec
Google Pixel 9 ProGoogle Pixel 9
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
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Optical zoom
5×
—
Rear cameras
3
2
Rear video
8K@30
4K@60
Front camera
42 MP
10.5 MP
Front video
4K@60
4K@60
Battery and charging
Spec
Google Pixel 9 ProGoogle Pixel 9
Capacity
4,700 mAh
4,700 mAh
Wired charging
27 W
27 W
Wireless charging
21 W
15 W
Reverse wireless
✓ Yes
✓ Yes
Charger in box
✕ No
✕ No
Design and build
Spec
Google Pixel 9 ProGoogle Pixel 9
Dimensions
152.8 × 72 × 8.5 mm
152.8 × 72 × 8.5 mm
Thickness
8.5 mm
8.5 mm
Weight
199 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
Nano-SIM + eSIM
Nano-SIM + eSIM
Colors
Obsidian, Porcelain, Hazel, Rose Quartz
Obsidian, Porcelain, Wintergreen, Peony
Connectivity and features
Spec
Google Pixel 9 ProGoogle Pixel 9
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
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
Announced
Aug 13, 2024
Aug 13, 2024
Released
Sep 4, 2024
Aug 22, 2024
Status
Discontinued
Discontinued
US launch price
$999
$799
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