Compare Google Pixel 9 vs Google Pixel 9 Pro XL

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The Google Pixel 9 and Pixel 9 Pro XL were released in 2024. Forming part of the same series, the 9 Pro XL is a more advanced device, featuring a larger 6.8-inch Super Actua display¹, with a 1-120 Hz refresh rate², and up to 3,000 nits in peak brightness³. In comparison the 9 has a smaller 6.3-inch Super Actua display¹, a 60-120 Hz refresh rate, and is up to 2,700 nits in peak brightness³.

Both devices benefit from a 24+ hour battery life⁴, and both can achieve a 100-hour battery life with Extreme Battery Saver⁵. This is despite the Pixel 9 having a smaller 4,700 mAh battery as opposed to the 9 Pro XL's 5,060 mAh battery⁶. The Pixel 9 and 9 Pro XL also have fast wireless charging⁷ and the ability to Battery Share - so they can charge other devices wirelessly⁸. To go with its great battery life, the 9 Pro XL has a 16GB RAM which is ideal for lots of multitasking and gaming, the Pixel 9 has a slightly smaller 12GB RAM which is still a good size. Both devices share the Google Tensor G4 processor to pair with the large on-board memory.

The 9 Pro XL features a triple camera system, with a 50MP wide camera, a 48MP ultrawide camera, and a 48MP telephoto camera. The Pixel 9 is missing the telephoto camera lens, featuring just the 50MP wide and 48MP ultrawide cameras - if you're an avid photographer you may find the telephoto lens an advantage. The 9 Pro XL also has 8K video recording, with the Pixel 9 being limited to up to 4K. As 9 series devices, both offer many AI features, including Add Me⁹, which uses AI alongside augmented reality to add the photographer into your photo, the Pixel Studio app¹⁰ to create images from prompts, and Magic Editor to enhance photos further with tools to remove or add objects.

When you compare the Pixel 9 and Pixel 9 Pro XL, both devices have great capabilities and are similar in some respects. Choose the Pixel 9 for an amazing battery life, fast processing power, a great camera and AI features. If you want something more advanced, opt for the Pixel 9 Pro XL for an even better camera, faster processing power, and a larger screen.

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Battery
Non-removable Fast battery charging Qi wireless charging	Non-removable Fast battery charging Qi wireless charging
Battery Life
4700 mAh	5060 mAh
Body
Front/back glass, metal frame Dual SIM (nano-SIM and eSIM) Dust and waterproof (IP68)	Front/back glass, metal frame Dual SIM (nano-SIM and eSIM) Dust and waterproof (IP68)
Camera
50MP + 48MP	50MP + 48MP + 48MP
Camera details
50MP (f/1.68) + 48MP (f/1,7) 10.5 MP (f/2.2) 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 Super Res Zoom up to 8x Top Shot	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
128 GB/256 GB	Information not available
Colour
Obsidian / Peony / Porcelain / Winter Green	Information not available
Connectivity
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	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
152.8 x 72.0 x 8.5 mm	162.8 x 76.6 x 8.5 mm
Display
6.3 inch	6.8 inch
Display details
OLED at 422 PPI 1080 x 2424 Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 HDR support 20:9 aspect ratio Smooth Display (60–120 Hz) Full 24-bit depth for 16 million colours 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 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	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
128 GB/12GB RAM/256 GB	Information not available
Platform
Android Google Tensor G4	Android Google Tensor G4
Weight
198 g	221 g
Video
1080p video recording at 24/30/60 FPS 10-bit HDR video 4K timelapse with stabilisation 4K video recording at 24/30/60 FPS 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)	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 and Pixel 9 Pro XL: Screen has rounded corners. When measured diagonally as a rectangle, screen is 6.3 inches (for Pixel 9) and 6.8 inches (for Pixel 9 Pro XL). Actual viewable area is less. Dimension may vary by configuration and manufacturing process.

² Not available for all apps or content.

³ HDR brightness measured at 100% on-pixel ratio. Peak brightness measured at 5% on-pixel ratio.

⁴ Pixel 9 and 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.

⁵ Pixel 9 and 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.

⁶ Estimate of typical capacity based upon testing and expected cell behaviour.

⁷ Pixel 9 and Pixel 9 Pro XL: Wireless charging rates up to 15 W (Pixel 9) 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.

⁸ 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.

⁹ Not available for all cameras, apps or modes. Results may vary.

¹⁰ Results may vary. Not available in all languages or countries.

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