Compare Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold vs Google Pixel 9 Pro XL

Which one is best for you?

Released in 2024, the Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold and 9 Pro XL are two premium Google devices. As the name suggests, the Pixel 9 Pro Fold is a folding phone consisting of two Super Actua displays, an 8-inch internal display and a 6.3-inch external display¹. The 9 Pro XL has one 6.8-inch Super Actua display¹. A benefit of a folding phone is the multitasking ability - with a larger screen you can do more than on a traditional smartphone - see our phablets page for more information.

Both devices benefit from a great battery life. Google claims that either device has a 24+ hour battery life². This is made possible by Extreme Battery Saver, which gives an extra 72 hours on the Pixel 9 Pro Fold and an impressive 100 hours on Pixel 9 Pro XL³. The 9 Pro Fold and 9 Pro XL benefit from wireless charging⁴, but the Pixel 9 Pro XL's is quicker and also has the ability to charge other devices through Battery Share⁵. Both devices have an impressive 16GB RAM for fast processing power which pairs well with Google's Tensor G4 processor.

Both devices have a triple camera system, with the 9 Pro XL outperforming with a 50MP wide camera, 48MP ultrawide camera, and a 48MP telephoto camera. The 9 Pro Fold has a large 48MP wide camera but a less advanced 10.5MP ultrawide and a 10.8 telephoto camera. Maybe it's not a deal breaker but if you take a lot of selfies, you may favour the 9 Pro XL's 42MP front-facing camera. In comparison the 9 Pro Fold's is just 10MP. Both benefit from the latest in AI features, including Add Mewhich enables you to add the photographer into your picture using augmented reality⁶. You'll also get the new Pixel Studio app so you can easily create images from written prompts⁷.

In conclusion, both devices have a lot to offer. If you want a folding phone with a large screen, the Pixel 9 Pro Fold is a great choice as it comes with great AI features, a long battery life and triple camera system. However, the Pixel 9 Pro XL exceeds expectations with an even better camera and battery life - plus it's more affordable than the Pixel 9 Pro Fold.

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Battery
Non-removable Fast battery charging Qi wireless charging	Non-removable Fast battery charging Qi wireless charging
Battery Life
4650 mAh	5060 mAh
Body
Front/back glass Dual SIM (nano-SIM and eSIM) Dust and waterproof (IPX8)	Front/back glass, metal frame Dual SIM (nano-SIM and eSIM) Dust and waterproof (IP68)
Camera
48MP + 10.5MP +10.8MP	50MP + 48MP + 48MP
Camera details
48MP (f/1.7) + 10.5MP (f/2.2) + 10.8MP (f/3.1) 10MP (f/2.2) Add Me Best Take Dual Screen preview Face Unblur Frequent Faces Hands-free Astrophotography Long Exposure Macro Focus Made You Look Magic Editor Magic Eraser Night Sight Panorama Photo Unblur Portrait Light Portrait mode Real Tone Rear Camera Selfie Super Res Zoom up to 20x Tabletop mode hands-free shots Top Shot Zoom Enhance	50MP (f/1.68) + 48MP (f/1,7) + 48MP (f/2.8) 42 MP (f/2.2) Super Res Zoom up to 30x Action Pan Add Me Astrophotography Best Take Face Unblur Frequent Faces Long Exposure Macro Focus Magic Editor Magic Eraser Night Sight Panorama Photo Unblur Portrait Light Portrait mode Real Tone Top Shot Zoom Enhance
Capacity
256 GB/512 GB	Information not available
Colour
Obsidian / Porcelain	Information not available
Connectivity
2G / 3G / 4G/ 5G / 5G+ Wi-Fi 7 (802.11/be) Bluetooth® v5.3 GPS NFC USB Type-C	2G / 3G / 4G/ 5G / 5G+ Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) with 2.4GHz+5GHz+6GHz,2x2 +2x2 MIMO Bluetooth 5.3 GPS NFC USB Type-C
Dimensions
155.2 x 150.2 x 5.1 mm	162.8 x 76.6 x 8.5 mm
Closed dimensions
155.2 x 77.1 x 10.5 mm	Information not available
Display
6.3 + 8.0 inch	6.8 inch
Display details
OLED capacitive touchscreen External cover: 1080 x 2424 Internal folding: 2076 x 2152 Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 cover glass HDR support Smooth Display (60–120 Hz) Up to 1,800 nits (HDR) and up to 2,700 nits	LTPO OLED at 486 PPI 1344 x 2992 Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 HDR support 20:9 aspect ratio Smooth Display (1–120 Hz) Full 24-bit depth for 16 million colours Up to 2,000 nits (HDR) and up to 3,000 nits
Features
Accelerometer/Gyroscope Android Sensor Hub Barometer Car Crash Detection Dual stereo speakers with 3 mics Emergency SOS eSIM Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (under display) Google Assistant Google Tensor G4 security chip Magnetometer Nano SIM Proximity/ambient light sensor Titan M2 security chip	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Android Earthquake Alerts System Barometer Car Crash Detection Crisis alerts Emergency contacts and medical info Emergency Location Service Emergency SOS Face Unlock Fingerprint Unlock Gyrometer Magnetometer Proximity sensor Safety Check Tensor Security core
Memory
256 GB/16GB RAM/512 GB	Information not available
Platform
Android Google Tensor G4	Android Google Tensor G4
Weight
257 g	221 g
Video
1080p video recording at 24/30/60 fps 1080p video recording at 30/60 fps 10-bit HDR video (rear camera only) 2160p (4K) video recording at 24/30/60 fps 2160p (4K) video recording at 30/60 fps 4K timelapse with stabilisation Active video stabilisation (1080p) Astrophotography timelapse Audio Magic Eraser Cinematic Pan Cinematic Pan video stabilization (4K, 1080p) Fused Video Stabilisation Locked video stabilisation (4K, 1080p) Macro Focus Video Night Sight Video Optical image stabilisation for video Rear Camera Selfie video Slo-mo video support up to 240 FPS Video Boost Video formats: HEVC (H.265) and AVC (H.264)	1080p video recording at 24/30/60 FPS 10-bit HDR video 4K timelapse with stabilisation 4K video recording at 24/30/60 FPS 4K video recording at 30/60 FPS on front camera 8K video recording at 30 FPS (powered by Video Boost) Active video stabilisation (1080p) Astrophotography timelapse Cinematic Pan video stabilisation (4K, 1080p) Dual exposure on wide camera Fused Video Stabilisation Locked video stabilisation (4K, 1080p) Macro Focus Video Night Sight timelapse Night Sight Video Slo-mo video support up to 240 FPS Super Res Zoom Video Super Res Zoom Video up to 20x Video formats: HEVC (H.265) and AVC (H.264)
Operating system
Android	Android
Box Contains
SIM tool 1 m USB-C to USB-C cable (USB 2.0)	SIM tool 1 m USB-C to USB-C cable (USB 2.0)

Terms and conditions

¹ Pixel 9 Pro Fold: Screen has rounded corners. When measured diagonally as a rectangle, the external screen is 6.3 inches and the internal screen is 8 inches. Actual viewable area is less. Dimension may vary by configuration and manufacturing process.

Pixel 9 Pro XL: Screen has rounded corners. When measured diagonally as a rectangle, screen is 6.3 inches (for Pixel 9 and Pixel 9 Pro) and 6.8 inches (for Pixel 9 Pro XL). Actual viewable area is less. Dimension may vary by configuration and manufacturing process.

² Pixel 9 Pro Fold: Estimated battery life based on testing using a median Pixel user battery usage profile across a mix of talk, data, standby and use of other features. Battery testing based on a mix of inner- and outer-screen use and conducted on a major US operator network in California in early 2024 on pre-production hardware and software using default settings. Tests began with phones fully charged. Battery life depends upon many factors and usage of certain features will decrease battery life. Actual battery life may be lower.

Pixel 9 Pro XL: Battery testing conducted on a major US operator network. Battery testing conducted in California in mid-2024 on pre-production hardware and software using default settings, except that Extreme Battery Saver mode was enabled. Tests began with phones fully charged. Battery life depends upon many factors, and usage of certain features will decrease battery life.

³ Pixel 9 Pro Fold: Estimated battery life based on testing using a median Pixel user battery usage profile across a mix of talk, data, standby and use of limited other features that are default in Extreme Battery Saver mode (which disables various features including 5G connectivity). Battery testing based on a mix of inner- and outer-screen use and conducted on a major US operator network in California in early 2024 on pre-production hardware and software using default settings, except that Extreme Battery Saver mode was enabled. Tests began with phones fully charged. Battery life depends upon many factors and usage of certain features will decrease battery life. Actual battery life may be lower.

Pixel 9 Pro XL: Estimated battery life based on testing using a median Pixel user battery usage profile across a mix of talk, data, standby and use of limited other features that are default in Extreme Battery Saver mode (which disables various features including 5G connectivity). Battery testing conducted on a major US operator network. Battery testing conducted in California in mid-2024 on pre-production hardware and software using default settings, except that Extreme Battery Saver mode was enabled. Battery life depends upon many factors and usage of certain features will decrease battery life. Actual battery life may be lower.

⁴ Pixel 9 Pro Fold: Qi-certified.

Pixel 9 Pro XL: Wireless charging rates up to 15 W (Pixel 9), up to 21 W (Pixel 9 Pro) and up to 23 W (Pixel 9 Pro XL) charging with Google Pixel Stand (2nd gen). Up to 12 W with Qi-certified EPP chargers (sold separately). Actual results may be slower.

⁵ Designed to charge Qi-certified devices. Use of reverse wireless charging significantly reduces Pixel battery life. Cases may interfere with charging and will reduce charging speed. Charging speeds may vary. See Google's wireless charging page for more information.

⁶ Not available for all cameras, apps or modes. Results may vary.

⁷ Results may vary. Not available in all languages or countries.

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