Google Pixel 9 Pro XL vs Sony Xperia 1 VI
The Google Pixel 9 Pro XL scores 8.0 in our rating, and the Sony Xperia 1 VI scores 7.8. The Google Pixel 9 Pro XL leads in camera, battery and software support, while the Sony Xperia 1 VI is ahead in performance. The Google Pixel 9 Pro XL is the newer phone, announced Aug 13, 2024.
Key differences
Why choose the Google Pixel 9 Pro XL
- Bigger battery 5,060 mAh vs 5,000 mAh
- Bigger screen 6.8 inches vs 6.5 inches
- Longer OS update support 7 years vs 3 years
- Newer model Aug 13, 2024 vs May 15, 2024
- More storage 128 GB / 256 GB / 512 GB / 1 TB vs 256 GB / 512 GB
- Higher-resolution video 8K@30 vs 4K@120
Why choose the Sony Xperia 1 VI
- Longer optical zoom 7.1× vs 5×
- Lighter 192 g vs 221 g
- Thinner 8.2 mm vs 8.5 mm
- 3.5 mm headphone jack
- microSD card slot
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Spec
Google Pixel 9 Pro XLSony Xperia 1 VI
Overall
8.0
7.8
Display
8.5
8.5
Performance
6.3
7.5
Camera
8.6
8.3
Battery
6.2
5.0
Design
8.5
8.6
Software support
9.2
5.7
Value for money
4.6
6.0 est.
Display
Spec
Google Pixel 9 Pro XLSony Xperia 1 VI
Size
6.8 inches
6.5 inches
Type
OLED, Super Actua
OLED
Resolution
1344 × 2992 px
1080 × 2340 px
Pixel density
486 ppi
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Refresh rate
120 Hz
120 Hz
Adaptive refresh
✓ Yes
✓ Yes
Peak brightness
3,000 nits
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Protection
Gorilla Glass Victus 2
Gorilla Glass Victus 2
Performance
Spec
Google Pixel 9 Pro XLSony Xperia 1 VI
Process
4 nm
4 nm
Max CPU clock
3.1 GHz
3.3 GHz
GPU
Mali-G715 MP7
Adreno 750
RAM
16 GB
12 GB / 16 GB
Storage
128 GB / 256 GB / 512 GB / 1 TB
256 GB / 512 GB
Storage type
UFS 3.1
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microSD slot
✕ No
✓ Yes
Cameras
Spec
Google Pixel 9 Pro XLSony Xperia 1 VI
Main camera
50 MP, f/1.68, 1/1.31"
48 MP, f/1.9, 1/1.35"
Optical stabilization
✓ Yes
✓ Yes
Ultrawide
48 MP
12 MP
Telephoto
48 MP, 5× optical
12 MP, 7.1× optical, periscope
Optical zoom
5×
7.1×
Rear cameras
3
3
Rear video
8K@30
4K@120
Front camera
42 MP
12 MP
Front video
4K@60
4K@60
Battery and charging
Spec
Google Pixel 9 Pro XLSony Xperia 1 VI
Capacity
5,060 mAh
5,000 mAh
Wired charging
37 W
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Wireless charging
23 W
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Reverse wireless
✓ Yes
✓ Yes
Charger in box
✕ No
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Design and build
Spec
Google Pixel 9 Pro XLSony Xperia 1 VI
Dimensions
162.8 × 76.6 × 8.5 mm
162 × 74 × 8.2 mm
Thickness
8.5 mm
8.2 mm
Weight
221 g
192 g
Form factor
Bar
Bar
Frame
Aluminum
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Back
Glass
Glass
Water resistance
IP68
IP68
Fingerprint
Under-display ultrasonic
Side-mounted
3D face unlock
✕ No
✕ No
SIM
Nano-SIM + eSIM
Nano-SIM + eSIM
Colors
Obsidian, Porcelain, Hazel, Rose Quartz
Black, Platinum Silver, Khaki Green, Scarlet
Connectivity and features
Spec
Google Pixel 9 Pro XLSony Xperia 1 VI
5G
✓ Yes
✓ Yes
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi 7
Wi-Fi 7
Bluetooth
5.3
5.4
USB
USB-C 3.x
USB-C 3.x
NFC
✓ Yes
✓ Yes
3.5 mm jack
✕ No
✓ Yes
Stereo speakers
✓ Yes
✓ Yes
Satellite
✓ Yes
✕ No
IR blaster
✕ No
✕ No
Software
Spec
Google Pixel 9 Pro XLSony Xperia 1 VI
OS at launch
Android 14
Android 14
OS updates
7 years
3 years
Security updates
7 years
4 years
Launch and price
Spec
Google Pixel 9 Pro XLSony Xperia 1 VI
Announced
Aug 13, 2024
May 15, 2024
Released
Aug 22, 2024
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Status
Discontinued
Released
US launch price
$1,099
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