Google Pixel 9 Pro vs Google Pixel 9 Pro XL
A spec-by-spec comparison of the Google Pixel 9 Pro and the Google Pixel 9 Pro XL, taken from their full specification sheets. Green marks the better value in each measured row.
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Head to head
| Google Pixel 9 Pro | Google Pixel 9 Pro XL | |
|---|---|---|
| Our rating | 9/10 | 9/10 |
| Battery | 4,700 mAh | 5,060 mAh |
| Wired charging | 27W | 37W |
| Storage (max) | 512 GB | 512 GB |
| Screen size | 6.3 in | 6.8 in |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Weight (lower is lighter) | 199 g | 221 g |
| Released | Sep 2024 | Aug 2024 |
Summary: Google Pixel 9 Pro is ahead on weight (lower is lighter). Google Pixel 9 Pro XL is ahead on battery, wired charging, screen size.
Display
| Google Pixel 9 Pro | Google Pixel 9 Pro XL | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | LTPO OLED, HDR, 1-120Hz refresh rate, 3000 nits (peak) | LTPO OLED, Super Actua display, 120Hz, HDR10+ |
| Size | 6.3 inches | 6.8 inches |
| Resolution | 1280 x 2856 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~495 ppi density) | 1344 x 2992 pixels (QHD+) |
| Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 |
| Refresh Rate | — | 1-120Hz adaptive |
| Brightness | — | Up to 3000 nits peak brightness |
Platform
| Google Pixel 9 Pro | Google Pixel 9 Pro XL | |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Android 14, upgradable to Android 17 (7 major OS updates) | — |
| Chipset | Google Tensor G4 (4 nm) | Google Tensor G4 |
| CPU | Octa-core (1x3.1 GHz Cortex-X4 & 3x2.6 GHz Cortex-A720 & 4x1.92 GHz Cortex-A520) | Octa-core (1x3.1 GHz Cortex-X4 & 3x2.6 GHz Cortex-A720 & 4x1.92 GHz Cortex-A520) |
| GPU | Google custom GPU | Mali-G715 MP7 (940 MHz) / Mali-G715 MC7 |
| AI Features | — | Gemini AI pre-loaded, Gemini Advanced for a year |
Memory
| Google Pixel 9 Pro | Google Pixel 9 Pro XL | |
|---|---|---|
| RAM | 16GB | 16GB |
| Internal Storage | 128GB, 256GB, 512GB, 1TB | 128GB, 512GB, 1TB (UFS 3.1) |
| Card Slot | No | No |
Main Camera
| Google Pixel 9 Pro | Google Pixel 9 Pro XL | |
|---|---|---|
| Triple | 50 MP, f/1.68, 82˚ FoV (wide), OIS; 48 MP, f/1.7, 123˚ FoV (ultrawide), Macro Focus, OIS; 48 MP, f/2.8, 22˚ FoV (telephoto), 5x optical zoom, 30x Super Res Zoom | — |
| Features | Dual-LED flash, Pixel Camera features (Night Sight Video, Video Boost, etc.) | Multi-zone Laser AF, LED flash, Pixel Shift, Ultra-HDR, panorama, Best Take, Zoom Enhance |
| Video | 8K@30FPS, 4K@24/30/60FPS, 1080p@24/30/60FPS | 8K@30fps (via cloud-based upscaling), 4K@24/30/60fps, 1080p@24/30/60/120/240fps; gyro-EIS, OIS, 10-bit HDR, Video Boost, Night Sight Video |
| Configuration | — | Triple camera system |
| Wide | — | 50 MP, f/1.68, 25mm, 1/1.31", 1.2µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS, 2x optical quality |
| Ultrawide | — | 48 MP, f/1.7, 123˚, 1/2.55", dual pixel PDAF, Macro Focus |
| Telephoto | — | 48 MP, f/2.8, 113mm (periscope), 1/2.55", dual pixel PDAF, OIS, 5x optical zoom, 30x Super Res Zoom |
Selfie Camera
| Google Pixel 9 Pro | Google Pixel 9 Pro XL | |
|---|---|---|
| Single | 42 MP, f/2.2, 103˚ FoV (ultrawide), autofocus | — |
| Video | 4K@30/60FPS | 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60fps |
| Resolution | — | 42 MP, f/2.2, 17mm (ultrawide), PDAF |
| Features | — | Super wide 103° field of view, dedicated autofocus, 30% better low-light performance, HDR, panorama |
Battery
| Google Pixel 9 Pro | Google Pixel 9 Pro XL | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Li-Ion 4700 mAh, non-removable | Li-Ion, non-removable |
| Charging | 27W wired, Wireless charging, Reverse wireless charging | 37W wired, 23W wireless |
| Capacity | — | 5060 mAh |
Body
| Google Pixel 9 Pro | Google Pixel 9 Pro XL | |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | 152.8 x 72 x 8.5 mm (6.0 x 2.8 x 0.3 inches) | 162.8 x 76.6 x 8.5 mm (6.41 x 3.02 x 0.34 inches) |
| Weight | 199 g (7.0 oz) | 221 g (7.8 oz) |
| Build | Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus 2), glass back, aluminum frame | Glass front (Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2), glass back, aluminum frame |
| SIM | Nano-SIM and/or eSIM | Nano-SIM and/or eSIM |
| Durability | IP68 dust/water resistant (up to 1.5m for 30 min), Scratch resistant, Shatter resistant | — |
Comms
| Google Pixel 9 Pro | Google Pixel 9 Pro XL | |
|---|---|---|
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e/7, tri-band, Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) with 2.4GHz+5GHz+6GHz, 2x2+2x2 MIMO |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.3, A2DP, LE, aptX HD |
| Positioning | GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS | GPS (L1+L5), A-GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS, NavIC |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Radio | No | — |
| USB | USB Type-C | USB Type-C 3.2 |
Launch
| Google Pixel 9 Pro | Google Pixel 9 Pro XL | |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2024, August 13 | August 13, 2024 |
| Status | Released 2024, September 4 | — |
| Released | — | August 22, 2024 |
| Operating System | — | Android 14, upgradable to Android 16/17 |
Frequently asked questions
Which has the better battery, Google Pixel 9 Pro or Google Pixel 9 Pro XL?
Google Pixel 9 Pro XL — 4,700 mAh for the Google Pixel 9 Pro versus 5,060 mAh for the Google Pixel 9 Pro XL.
Which is lighter, Google Pixel 9 Pro or Google Pixel 9 Pro XL?
Google Pixel 9 Pro — 199 g for the Google Pixel 9 Pro versus 221 g for the Google Pixel 9 Pro XL.
Which is newer, Google Pixel 9 Pro or Google Pixel 9 Pro XL?
Google Pixel 9 Pro — Sep 2024 for the Google Pixel 9 Pro versus Aug 2024 for the Google Pixel 9 Pro XL.
Is the Google Pixel 9 Pro or the Google Pixel 9 Pro XL rated higher?
We rate the Google Pixel 9 Pro 9/10 and the Google Pixel 9 Pro XL 9/10.