Google Pixel 9
#91
Google Pixel 9 Pro
#79Category Breakdown
Google Pixel 9
Google Pixel 9 Pro
Performance
91.491.5
Camera
98.399.2
Display
96.398.2
Battery
91.991.9
Build
82.482.4
Connectivity
89.289.2
Audio
87.687.6
Overall
90.691.2
Summary
- The Google Pixel 9 and Pixel 9 Pro share a similar build quality with glass front and back, aluminum frames, and identical dimensions, but the Pixel 9 Pro is slightly heavier.
- Both feature a 6.3" display, but the Pixel 9 Pro has a higher resolution and peak brightness, enhancing visual clarity.
- Performance-wise, both models utilize the same Google Tensor G4 chipset, but the Pixel 9 Pro offers more RAM options.
- In terms of camera capabilities, the Pixel 9 Pro includes a periscope telephoto lens for 5x optical zoom, while the Pixel 9 has a standard ultrawide lens.
- Battery capacity is the same for both, with identical charging specifications.
- Both run on Android 14 with the same upgrade path, ensuring a consistent software experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Google Pixel 9
Google Pixel 9 Pro
General
Release Date
2024, August 13
2024, August 13
Announced
2024, August 13
2024, August 13
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
6.3"
6.3"
Type
OLED, 120Hz, HDR10+, 1800 nits (HBM), 2700 nits (peak)
LTPO OLED, 120Hz, HDR10+, 2000 nits (HBM), 3000 nits (peak)
Resolution
1080 x 2424 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~422 ppi density)
1280 x 2856 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~495 ppi density)
PPI
1080
1280
Refresh Rate
120Hz
120Hz
HDR Support
✓
✓
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2
Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2
Performance
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)
GPU
Mali-G715 MC7
Mali-G715 MC7
Memory
128GB 12GB RAM, 256GB 12GB RAM
128GB 16GB RAM, 256GB 16GB RAM, 512GB 16GB RAM, 1TB 16GB 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/1.7, 123˚ (ultrawide), 1/2.55", dual pixel PDAF
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
Main Camera Features
Single-zone Laser AF, LED flash, Pixel Shift, Ultra-HDR, panorama, Best Take
Multi-zone Laser AF, LED flash, Pixel Shift, Ultra-HDR, panorama, Best Take, Zoom Enhance
Front Camera
10.5 MP, f/2.2, 20mm (ultrawide), 1/3.1", 1.22µm, PDAF
42 MP, f/2.2, 17mm (ultrawide), PDAF
Front Camera Features
HDR, panorama
HDR, panorama
Video Recording
4K@24/30/60fps, 1080p@24/30/60/120/240fps; gyro-EIS, OIS, 10-bit HDR
8K@30fps (via cloud-based upscaling), 4K@24/30/60fps, 1080p@24/30/60/120/240fps; gyro-EIS, OIS, 10-bit HDR
Selfie Video
4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60fps
4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60fps
Optical Stabilization
✓
✓
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
4700 mAh
4700 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 4700 mAh
Li-Ion 4700 mAh
Charging Details
27W wired, PD3.0, PPS, 55% in 30 min15W wireless (w/ Pixel Stand)12W wireless (w/ Qi compatible charger)Reverse wirelessBypass charging (w/ "Limit to 80%" option enabled)
27W wired, PD3.0, PPS, 55% in 30 min21W wireless (w/ Pixel Stand)12W wireless (w/ Qi compatible charger)Reverse wirelessBypass charging (w/ "Limit to 80%" option enabled)
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✓
✓
Build & Safety
Dimensions
152.8 x 72 x 8.5 mm (6.02 x 2.83 x 0.33 in)
152.8 x 72 x 8.5 mm (6.02 x 2.83 x 0.33 in)
Weight
198 g
199 g
Materials
Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus 2), glass back (Gorilla Glass Victus 2), aluminum frame
Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus 2), glass back (Gorilla Glass Victus 2), aluminum frame
Colors
Obsidian, Porcelain, Wintergreen, Peony
Porcelain, Rose Quartz, Hazel, Obsidian
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM +eSIM
Nano-SIM +eSIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G
GSM / HSPA / 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, tri-band
Bluetooth
5.3, A2DP, LE, aptX HD
5.3, A2DP, LE, aptX HD
NFC
✓
✓
USB
USB Type-C 3.2
USB Type-C 3.2
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✗
✗
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS (L1+L5), GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS, NavIC
GPS (L1+L5), GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS, NavIC
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 14, upgradable to Android 15, up to 7 major Android upgrades
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (under display, ultrasonic), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
Fingerprint (under display, ultrasonic), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer, thermometer (skin temperature)