Google Pixel 9 Pro XL
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ZTE nubia Z50S Pro
#359Category Breakdown
Google Pixel 9 Pro XL
ZTE nubia Z50S Pro
Performance
70.873.0
Camera
59.555.5
Display
90.088.5
Battery
73.572.0
Build
72.872.8
Overall
72.471.5
Summary
- The Google Pixel 9 Pro XL features a premium build with Gorilla Glass Victus 2 on both front and back, while the ZTE nubia Z50S Pro uses a silicone polymer back, giving it a different tactile feel.
- Both devices have a 6.8-inch display, but the Pixel's LTPO OLED offers higher peak brightness and HDR support compared to the nubia's AMOLED display.
- In terms of performance, the Pixel is powered by the Google Tensor G4, while the nubia utilizes the Snapdragon 8+ Gen 2, with the latter offering slightly higher clock speeds.
- Camera capabilities are strong on both, with the Pixel excelling in ultrawide and periscope telephoto shots, while the nubia provides a versatile standard and ultrawide setup.
- The Pixel's battery capacity is slightly larger at 5060mAh, but the nubia supports faster charging at 80W.
- Software-wise, the Pixel runs Android 14 with extensive upgrade support, whereas the nubia operates on Android 13 with no planned updates.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Google Pixel 9 Pro XL
ZTE nubia Z50S Pro
General
Release Date
2024, August 13
2023, July 20
Announced
2024, August 13
2023, July 20
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
6.8"
6.8"
Type
LTPO OLED, 120Hz, HDR10+, 2000 nits (HBM), 3000 nits (peak)
AMOLED, 1B colors, 120Hz, 1200 nits (peak)
Resolution
1344 x 2992 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~486 ppi density)
1260 x 2800 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~452 ppi density)
PPI
1344
1260
Refresh Rate
120Hz
120Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✓
✗
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Google Tensor G4 (4 nm)
Qualcomm SM8550-AC Snapdragon 8+ Gen 2 (4 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (1x3.1 GHz Cortex-X4 & 3x2.6 GHz Cortex-A720 & 4x1.92 GHz Cortex-A520)
Octa-core (1x3.36 GHz Cortex-X3 & 2x2.8 GHz Cortex-A715 & 2x2.8 GHz Cortex-A710 & 3x2.0 GHz Cortex-A510)
GPU
Mali-G715 MC7
Adreno 740 (719 MHz)
Memory
128GB 16GB RAM, 256GB 16GB RAM, 512GB 16GB RAM, 1TB 16GB RAM
256GB 12GB RAM, 1TB 12GB RAM, 1TB 16GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
No
No
Camera
Main Camera
50 MP
50 MP
Main Camera Details
50 MP, f/1.7, 25mm (wide), 1/1.31", 1.2µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS48 MP, f/2.8, 113mm (periscope telephoto), 1/2.55", dual pixel PDAF, OIS, 5x optical zoom48 MP, f/1.7, 123˚ (ultrawide), 1/2.55", dual pixel PDAF,
50 MP, f/1.6, 35mm (standard), 1/1.49", 1.0µm, PDAF, OIS8 MP, f/2.4, 80mm (telephoto), 1/4.4", PDAF, OIS, optical zoom50 MP, f/2.0, 13mm, 125˚ (ultrawide), 1/2.88", 0.61µm, AF
Front Camera
42 MP
16 MP
Front Camera Details
42 MP, f/2.2, 17mm (ultrawide), PDAF
16 MP, f/2.5, 26mm (wide), 1/3.06", 1.0µm
Video Recording
8K@30fps (via cloud-based upscaling), 4K@24/30/60fps, 1080p@24/30/60/120/240fps; gyro-EIS, OIS, 10-bit HDR
8K@30fps, 4K@30/60/120fps, 1080p, gyro-EIS, 10-bit
Selfie Video
4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60fps
1080p@30fps
OIS
✓
✓
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
5060 mAh
5100 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 5060 mAh
Li-Po 5100 mAh
Charging Details
37W wired, PD3.0, PPS, 70% in 30 min23W wireless (w/ Pixel Stand)12W wireless (w/ Qi compatible charger)Reverse wirelessBypass charging (w/ "Limit to 80%" option enabled)
80W wired
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✓
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
162.8 x 76.6 x 8.5 mm (6.41 x 3.02 x 0.33 in)
163.9 x 76.3 x 8.3 mm (6.45 x 3.00 x 0.33 in)
Weight
221 g
228 g
Materials
Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus 2), glass back (Gorilla Glass Victus 2), aluminum frame
Glass front, silicone polymer back (eco leather), aluminum frame
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Porcelain, Rose Quartz, Hazel, Obsidian
Black, Khaki, Silver/White
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM +eSIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE / 5G
Network Speed
HSPA, LTE (CA), 5G
HSPA, LTE (CA), 5G
5G
✓
✓
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e/7, tri-band
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e, dual-band or tri-band (market/region dependent), Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
5.3, A2DP, LE, aptX HD
5.3, A2DP, LE, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive, aptX Lossless
NFC
✓
✓
USB
USB Type-C 3.2
USB Type-C 3.1
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✗
✗
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS (L1+L5), GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS, NavIC
GPS (L1+L5), GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO, QZSS
Software
Operating System
Android 14, upgradable to Android 15, up to 7 major Android upgrades
Android 13, MyOS 13, no planned android upgrades
OS Version
Android 14, upgradable to Android 15, up to 7 major Android upgrades
Android 13, MyOS 13, no planned android upgrades
Security
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (under display, ultrasonic), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer, thermometer (skin temperature)
Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✓
✓
Loudspeaker
Yes, with stereo speakers
Yes, with stereo speakers
Audio Jack
No
No