Google Pixel 9 Pro XL vs Nothing Phone (2)
The Google Pixel 9 Pro XL scores 8.1 in our rating, and the Nothing Phone (2) scores 6.8. The Google Pixel 9 Pro XL leads in display, camera, battery, design, software support and value for money. At launch in the US, the Nothing Phone (2) cost $500 less ($599 vs $1,099). 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 4,700 mAh
- Bigger screen 6.8 inches vs 6.7 inches
- Brighter screen 3,000 nits vs 1,600 nits
- Better water resistance IP68 vs IP54
- Longer OS update support 7 years vs 3 years
- Newer model Aug 13, 2024 vs Jul 11, 2023
Why choose the Nothing Phone (2)
- Faster wired charging 45 W vs 37 W
- Lower launch price $599 vs $1,099
- Lighter 201.2 g vs 221 g
PhoneRanked scores
Calculated from specs, relative to phones from the same year and price range. How we rate phones
Spec
Google Pixel 9 Pro XLNothing Phone (2)
Overall
8.1
6.8
Display
8.5
7.6
Performance
6.6
6.4
Camera
8.6
6.7
Battery
6.0
5.7
Design
8.5
7.3
Software support
9.2
5.7
Value for money
4.7
4.5
Display
Spec
Google Pixel 9 Pro XLNothing Phone (2)
Size
6.8 inches
6.7 inches
Type
OLED, Super Actua
OLED
Resolution
1344 × 2992 px
1080 × 2412 px
Pixel density
486 ppi
394 ppi
Refresh rate
120 Hz
120 Hz
Adaptive refresh
✓ Yes
✓ Yes
Peak brightness
3,000 nits
1,600 nits
HDR
—
HDR10+
Protection
Gorilla Glass Victus 2
Gorilla Glass 5
Performance
Spec
Google Pixel 9 Pro XLNothing Phone (2)
Process
4 nm
—
Max CPU clock
3.1 GHz
—
GPU
Mali-G715 MP7
Adreno 730
RAM
16 GB
8 GB / 12 GB
Storage
128 GB / 256 GB / 512 GB / 1 TB
128 GB / 256 GB / 512 GB
Storage type
UFS 3.1
—
microSD slot
✕ No
✕ No
Cameras
Spec
Google Pixel 9 Pro XLNothing Phone (2)
Main camera
50 MP, f/1.68, 1/1.31"
50 MP, f/1.88, 1/1.56"
Optical stabilization
✓ Yes
✓ Yes
Ultrawide
48 MP
50 MP
Telephoto
48 MP, 5× optical
—
Optical zoom
5×
—
Rear cameras
3
2
Rear video
8K@30
4K@60
Front camera
42 MP
32 MP
Front video
4K@60
1080p@60
Battery and charging
Spec
Google Pixel 9 Pro XLNothing Phone (2)
Capacity
5,060 mAh
4,700 mAh
Wired charging
37 W
45 W
Wireless charging
23 W
15 W
Reverse wireless
✓ Yes
✓ Yes
Charger in box
✕ No
✕ No
Design and build
Spec
Google Pixel 9 Pro XLNothing Phone (2)
Dimensions
162.8 × 76.6 × 8.5 mm
162.1 × 76.4 × 8.6 mm
Thickness
8.5 mm
8.6 mm
Weight
221 g
201.2 g
Form factor
Bar
Bar
Frame
Aluminum
Aluminum
Back
Glass
Glass
Water resistance
IP68
IP54
Fingerprint
Under-display ultrasonic
—
3D face unlock
✕ No
✕ No
SIM
Nano-SIM + eSIM
Dual Nano-SIM
Colors
Obsidian, Porcelain, Hazel, Rose Quartz
Dark Grey, White
Connectivity and features
Spec
Google Pixel 9 Pro XLNothing Phone (2)
5G
✓ Yes
✓ Yes
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi 7
Wi-Fi 6E
Bluetooth
5.3
5.3
USB
USB-C 3.x
USB-C 2.0
NFC
✓ Yes
✓ Yes
3.5 mm jack
✕ No
✕ No
Stereo speakers
✓ Yes
✓ Yes
Satellite
✓ Yes
—
IR blaster
✕ No
—
Software
Spec
Google Pixel 9 Pro XLNothing Phone (2)
OS at launch
Android 14
Android 13
Interface
—
Nothing OS 2.0
OS updates
7 years
3 years
Security updates
7 years
4 years
Launch and price
Spec
Google Pixel 9 Pro XLNothing Phone (2)
Announced
Aug 13, 2024
Jul 11, 2023
Released
Aug 22, 2024
Jul 17, 2023
Status
Discontinued
Discontinued
US launch price
$1,099
$599
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