Google Pixel 9 Pro XL vs Google Pixel Fold
The Google Pixel 9 Pro XL scores 8.1 in our rating, and the Google Pixel Fold scores 6.5. The Google Pixel 9 Pro XL leads in display, performance, camera, battery, design, software support and value for money. At launch in the US, the Google Pixel 9 Pro XL cost $700 less ($1,099 vs $1,799). The Google Pixel 9 Pro XL is the newer phone, announced Aug 13, 2024.
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Key differences
Why choose the Google Pixel 9 Pro XL
- Bigger battery 5,060 mAh vs 4,821 mAh
- Faster wired charging 37 W vs 21 W
- Brighter screen 3,000 nits vs 1,450 nits
- Better water resistance IP68 vs IPX8
- Longer OS update support 7 years vs 5 years
- Lower launch price $1,099 vs $1,799
Why choose the Google Pixel Fold
- Folding design
- Second (cover) screen
- Bigger screen 7.6 inches vs 6.8 inches
- Higher screen resolution 1840 × 2208 px vs 1344 × 2992 px
PhoneRanked scores
Calculated from specs, relative to phones from the same year and price range. How we rate phones
Spec
Google Pixel 9 Pro XLGoogle Pixel Fold
Overall
8.1
6.5
Display
8.5
7.5
Performance
6.6
5.8
Camera
8.6
7.4
Battery
6.0
4.5
Design
8.5
7.9
Software support
9.2
7.4
Value for money
4.7
1.5
Display
Spec
Google Pixel 9 Pro XLGoogle Pixel Fold
Size
6.8 inches
7.6 inches
Type
OLED, Super Actua
OLED
Resolution
1344 × 2992 px
1840 × 2208 px
Pixel density
486 ppi
380 ppi
Refresh rate
120 Hz
120 Hz
Adaptive refresh
✓ Yes
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Peak brightness
3,000 nits
1,450 nits
Protection
Gorilla Glass Victus 2
Ultra Thin Glass with protective plastic layer (inner); Gorilla Glass Victus (cover screen)
Cover display
—
5.8-inch OLED, 2092 x 1080, 408 PPI, up to 120Hz, up to 1,550 nits peak, Gorilla Glass Victus
Performance
Spec
Google Pixel 9 Pro XLGoogle Pixel Fold
Process
4 nm
5 nm
Max CPU clock
3.1 GHz
2.85 GHz
GPU
Mali-G715 MP7
Mali-G710 MP7
RAM
16 GB
12 GB
Storage
128 GB / 256 GB / 512 GB / 1 TB
256 GB / 512 GB
Storage type
UFS 3.1
UFS 3.1
microSD slot
✕ No
✕ No
Cameras
Spec
Google Pixel 9 Pro XLGoogle Pixel Fold
Main camera
50 MP, f/1.68, 1/1.31"
48 MP, f/1.7, 1/2"
Optical stabilization
✓ Yes
✓ Yes
Ultrawide
48 MP
10.8 MP
Telephoto
48 MP, 5× optical
10.8 MP, 5× optical
Optical zoom
5×
5×
Rear cameras
3
3
Rear video
8K@30
4K@60
Front camera
42 MP
9.5 MP
Front video
4K@60
4K@60
Battery and charging
Spec
Google Pixel 9 Pro XLGoogle Pixel Fold
Capacity
5,060 mAh
4,821 mAh
Wired charging
37 W
21 W
Wireless charging
23 W
7.5 W
Reverse wireless
✓ Yes
✕ No
Charger in box
✕ No
✕ No
Design and build
Spec
Google Pixel 9 Pro XLGoogle Pixel Fold
Dimensions
162.8 × 76.6 × 8.5 mm
139.7 × 79.5 × 12.1 mm
Thickness
8.5 mm
12.1 mm
Weight
221 g
283 g
Form factor
Bar
Foldable
Frame
Aluminum
Aluminum
Back
Glass
Glass
Water resistance
IP68
IPX8
Fingerprint
Under-display ultrasonic
Side-mounted
3D face unlock
✕ No
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SIM
Nano-SIM + eSIM
Nano-SIM + eSIM
Colors
Obsidian, Porcelain, Hazel, Rose Quartz
Obsidian, Porcelain
Connectivity and features
Spec
Google Pixel 9 Pro XLGoogle Pixel Fold
5G
✓ Yes
✓ Yes
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi 7
Wi-Fi 6E
Bluetooth
5.3
5.2
USB
USB-C 3.x
USB-C 3.x
NFC
✓ Yes
✓ Yes
3.5 mm jack
✕ No
✕ No
Stereo speakers
✓ Yes
✓ Yes
Satellite
✓ Yes
✕ No
IR blaster
✕ No
✕ No
Software
Spec
Google Pixel 9 Pro XLGoogle Pixel Fold
OS at launch
Android 14
Android 13
OS updates
7 years
5 years
Security updates
7 years
5 years
Launch and price
Spec
Google Pixel 9 Pro XLGoogle Pixel Fold
Announced
Aug 13, 2024
May 10, 2023
Released
Aug 22, 2024
Jun 27, 2023
Status
Discontinued
Discontinued
US launch price
$1,099
$1,799
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