Google Pixel 9 vs Google Pixel 9 Pro
A spec-by-spec comparison of the Google Pixel 9 and the Google Pixel 9 Pro, taken from their full specification sheets. Green marks the better value in each measured row.
Head to head
| Google Pixel 9 | Google Pixel 9 Pro |
|---|
| Our rating | 8/10 | 9/10 |
| Battery | 4,700 mAh | 4,700 mAh |
| Wired charging | 27W | 27W |
| Storage (max) | 256 GB | 512 GB |
| Screen size | 6.3 in | 6.3 in |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Weight (lower is lighter) | 198 g | 199 g |
| Released | Aug 2024 | Sep 2024 |
Summary: Google Pixel 9 is ahead on weight (lower is lighter). Google Pixel 9 Pro is ahead on our rating, storage (max).
Display
| Google Pixel 9 | Google Pixel 9 Pro |
|---|
| Type | OLED, 120Hz refresh rate, 2700 nits peak brightness | LTPO OLED, HDR, 1-120Hz refresh rate, 3000 nits (peak) |
| Size | 6.3 inches | 6.3 inches |
| Resolution | 1080 x 2424 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~422 ppi density) | 1280 x 2856 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~495 ppi density) |
| Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 |
Platform
| Google Pixel 9 | Google Pixel 9 Pro |
|---|
| Chipset | Google Tensor G4 (4 nm) | Google Tensor G4 (4 nm) |
| 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) |
| OS | Android 14 | Android 14, upgradable to Android 17 (7 major OS updates) |
| GPU | — | Google custom GPU |
Memory
| Google Pixel 9 | Google Pixel 9 Pro |
|---|
| RAM | 12GB | 16GB |
| Internal Storage | 128GB, 256GB | 128GB, 256GB, 512GB, 1TB |
| Card slot | No | — |
| Card Slot | — | No |
Main Camera
| Google Pixel 9 | Google Pixel 9 Pro |
|---|
| Dual | 50 MP, f/1.68, (wide), 1/1.31", multi-directional PDAF, Laser AF, OIS; 48 MP, f/1.7, 123˚ (ultrawide), AF | — |
| Features | Dual-LED flash, Pixel Shift, Auto-HDR, panorama | Dual-LED flash, Pixel Camera features (Night Sight Video, Video Boost, etc.) |
| Video | 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps; OIS, EIS, 10-bit HDR | 8K@30FPS, 4K@24/30/60FPS, 1080p@24/30/60FPS |
| 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 |
Selfie Camera
| Google Pixel 9 | Google Pixel 9 Pro |
|---|
| Single | 10.5 MP, f/2.2, 95˚ (ultrawide) | 42 MP, f/2.2, 103˚ FoV (ultrawide), autofocus |
| Features | Auto-HDR, panorama | — |
| Video | 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60fps | 4K@30/60FPS |
Battery
| Google Pixel 9 | Google Pixel 9 Pro |
|---|
| Type | Li-Ion 4700 mAh, non-removable | Li-Ion 4700 mAh, non-removable |
| Charging | 27W wired, 15W wireless (with Pixel Stand 2nd Gen), 12W Qi wireless, Reverse wireless charging | 27W wired, Wireless charging, Reverse wireless charging |
Body
| Google Pixel 9 | Google Pixel 9 Pro |
|---|
| Dimensions | 152.8 x 72.0 x 8.5 mm | 152.8 x 72 x 8.5 mm (6.0 x 2.8 x 0.3 inches) |
| Weight | 198g | 199 g (7.0 oz) |
| Build | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 front and back, metal frame | Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus 2), glass back, aluminum frame |
| Colors | Obsidian, Porcelain, Wintergreen, Peony | — |
| IP Rating | IP68 dust/water resistant | — |
| SIM | — | 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 | Google Pixel 9 Pro |
|---|
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e/7, tri-band, Wi-Fi Direct | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.4, A2DP, LE, aptX HD | 5.3 |
| Positioning | GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, QZSS, BDS | GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB Type-C 3.2 | USB Type-C |
| Radio | — | No |
Launch
| Google Pixel 9 | Google Pixel 9 Pro |
|---|
| Announced | 2024, August 13 | 2024, August 13 |
| Status | Available. Released 2024, August 22 | Released 2024, September 4 |
| OS at launch | Android 14, upgradable to Android 16, with 7 years of major OS updates | — |
Frequently asked questions
Which is lighter, Google Pixel 9 or Google Pixel 9 Pro?
Google Pixel 9 — 198 g for the Google Pixel 9 versus 199 g for the Google Pixel 9 Pro.
Which is newer, Google Pixel 9 or Google Pixel 9 Pro?
Google Pixel 9 Pro — Aug 2024 for the Google Pixel 9 versus Sep 2024 for the Google Pixel 9 Pro.
Is the Google Pixel 9 or the Google Pixel 9 Pro rated higher?
We rate the Google Pixel 9 8/10 and the Google Pixel 9 Pro 9/10.
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