Google Pixel 9 Pro XL
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ZTE nubia Z70S Ultra
#192Category Breakdown
Google Pixel 9 Pro XL
ZTE nubia Z70S Ultra
Performance
91.597.2
Camera
99.297.7
Display
98.297.7
Battery
96.638.4
Build
82.481.7
Connectivity
89.288.6
Audio
87.687.6
Overall
91.985.7
Summary
- The Google Pixel 9 Pro XL features a robust build with Gorilla Glass Victus 2 and an aluminum frame, while the ZTE nubia Z70S Ultra utilizes Gorilla Glass 7i and also has an aluminum frame, both offering premium feel.
- The Pixel has a 6.8-inch LTPO OLED display with a resolution of 1344 x 2992 pixels and a refresh rate of 120Hz, whereas the nubia Z70S Ultra has a slightly larger 6.85-inch AMOLED display with a resolution of 1216 x 2688 pixels and a higher refresh rate of 144Hz.
- In terms of performance, the Pixel is powered by the Google Tensor G4, while the nubia features the Snapdragon 8 Elite, with the latter offering potentially superior processing power.
- Camera capabilities are strong on both devices, with the Pixel offering a versatile triple-camera setup and 8K video recording, while the nubia also supports 8K video but with a different lens configuration.
- The Pixel's battery capacity is 5060mAh with 37W charging, compared to the nubia's larger 6600mAh battery and faster 80W charging.
- Software-wise, the Pixel runs Android 14 with extensive upgrade support, while the nubia operates on Android 15 with its own Nebula AIOS 1.5, providing different user experiences.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Google Pixel 9 Pro XL
ZTE nubia Z70S Ultra
General
Release Date
2024, August 13
2025, April 28
Announced
2024, August 13
2025, April 28
Description
N/A
Also known as Nubia Z70S Ultra Photographer Edition
Display
Size
6.8"
6.85"
Type
LTPO OLED, 120Hz, HDR10+, 2000 nits (HBM), 3000 nits (peak)
AMOLED, 1B colors, 144Hz, HDR10, 2000 nits (peak)
Resolution
1344 x 2992 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~486 ppi density)
1216 x 2688 pixels (~431 ppi density)
PPI
1344
1216
Refresh Rate
120Hz
144Hz
HDR Support
✓
✓
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2
Corning Gorilla Glass 7i or Longxi glass (gen 2)
Performance
Chipset
Google Tensor G4 (4 nm)
Qualcomm SM8750-AB Snapdragon 8 Elite (3 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (1x3.1 GHz Cortex-X4 & 3x2.6 GHz Cortex-A720 & 4x1.92 GHz Cortex-A520)
Octa-core (2x4.32 GHz Oryon V2 Phoenix L + 6x3.53 GHz Oryon V2 Phoenix M)
GPU
Mali-G715 MC7
Adreno 830
Memory
128GB 16GB RAM, 256GB 16GB RAM, 512GB 16GB RAM, 1TB 16GB RAM
256GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 16GB RAM, 1TB 16GB RAM, 1TB 24GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
No
No
Camera
Main Camera
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/1.7, 35mm (standard), 1/1.3", 1.2µm, PDAF, OIS64 MP, f/2.5, 70mm (periscope telephoto), 1/2.0", 0.7µm, multi-directional PDAF (15cm - ∞), OIS, 2.7x optical zoom (vs. 26mm cam)50 MP, f/2.0, 13mm, 122˚ (ultrawide), 1/2.88", 0.61µm, multi-directional PDAF
Main Camera Features
Multi-zone Laser AF, LED flash, Pixel Shift, Ultra-HDR, panorama, Best Take, Zoom Enhance
Laser AF, color spectrum sensor, Ring-LED, dual-tone flash, panorama, HDR
Front Camera
42 MP, f/2.2, 17mm (ultrawide), PDAF
16 MP, f/2.0, 24mm (wide), 1/2.8", 1.12µm, under display
Front Camera Features
HDR, panorama
HDR
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@30/60fps, gyro-EIS, HDR10, 10‑bit video
Selfie Video
4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60fps
1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✓
✓
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
5060 mAh
6600 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 5060 mAh
Si/C Li-Ion 6600 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, PD3.0, QC4
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✓
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
162.8 x 76.6 x 8.5 mm (6.41 x 3.02 x 0.33 in)
164.3 x 77.1 x 8.6 mm (6.47 x 3.04 x 0.34 in)
Weight
221 g
228 g
Materials
Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus 2), glass back (Gorilla Glass Victus 2), aluminum frame
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 7i), aluminum frame, glass back
Colors
Porcelain, Rose Quartz, Hazel, Obsidian
Antique Brown, Classic Black
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM +eSIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / CDMA2000 / 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/7, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
5.3, A2DP, LE, aptX HD
5.4, A2DP, LE, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive, aptX Lossless
NFC
✓
✓
USB
USB Type-C 3.2
USB Type-C 3.2, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✗
✗
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS (L1+L5), GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS, NavIC
GPS (L1+L2+L5), GLONASS (G1+G5), BDS (B1I+B1C+B2a+B2b), GALILEO (E1+E5a), QZSS (L1+L5)
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✓
✓
Loudspeaker
Yes, with stereo speakers
Yes, with stereo speakers
Audio Jack
No
No
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 14, upgradable to Android 15, up to 7 major Android upgrades
Android 15, Nebula AIOS 1.5
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (under display, ultrasonic), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer, thermometer (skin temperature)
Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass