Google Pixel 9
#91
HMD Skyline
#183Category Breakdown
Google Pixel 9
HMD Skyline
Performance
91.488.9
Camera
98.381.7
Display
96.394.3
Battery
91.991.7
Build
82.476.6
Connectivity
89.285.4
Audio
87.687.6
Overall
90.685.9
Summary
- The Google Pixel 9 features a premium build with Gorilla Glass Victus 2 on both the front and back, while the HMD Skyline uses Gorilla Glass 3, making the Pixel slightly more durable.
- The Pixel's 6.3-inch OLED display offers a higher peak brightness of 2700 nits and a 120Hz refresh rate, compared to the Skyline's 6.55-inch P-OLED display with a 144Hz refresh rate and 1000 nits peak brightness.
- In terms of performance, the Pixel is powered by the Google Tensor G4 chipset, while the Skyline uses the Snapdragon 7s Gen 2, with both offering competitive capabilities.
- The Pixel's camera system includes a 50 MP wide and a 48 MP ultrawide lens, whereas the Skyline boasts a 108 MP wide camera, a 50 MP telephoto, and a 13 MP ultrawide, potentially delivering superior versatility.
- Battery capacity is slightly higher in the Pixel at 4700 mAh versus the Skyline's 4600 mAh, but the Skyline supports faster charging at 33W compared to the Pixel's 27W.
- Both devices run Android 14 with upgrade paths, but the Pixel offers a longer commitment with up to 7 major updates compared to the Skyline's 2.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Google Pixel 9
HMD Skyline
General
Release Date
2024, August 13
2024, July 18
Announced
2024, August 13
2024, July 18
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
6.3"
6.55"
Type
OLED, 120Hz, HDR10+, 1800 nits (HBM), 2700 nits (peak)
P-OLED, 144Hz, 1000 nits (peak), HDR10
Resolution
1080 x 2424 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~422 ppi density)
1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~402 ppi density)
PPI
1080
1080
Refresh Rate
120Hz
144Hz
HDR Support
✓
✓
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2
Corning Gorilla Glass 3
Performance
Chipset
Google Tensor G4 (4 nm)
Qualcomm SM7435-AB Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 (4 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (1x3.1 GHz Cortex-X4 & 3x2.6 GHz Cortex-A720 & 4x1.92 GHz Cortex-A520)
Octa-core (4x2.40 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x1.95 GHz Cortex-A55)
GPU
Mali-G715 MC7
Adreno 710
Memory
128GB 12GB RAM, 256GB 12GB RAM
128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 12GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
No
microSDXC
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
108 MP, f/1.8, (wide), 1/1.67", 0.64µm, PDAF, OIS50 MP, f/2.0, (telephoto), 1/2.76", 0.64µm, PDAF, 2x optical zoom13 MP, f/2.5, (ultrawide), 1/3", 1.12µm
Main Camera Features
Single-zone Laser AF, LED flash, Pixel Shift, Ultra-HDR, panorama, Best Take
LED flash, HDR
Front Camera
10.5 MP, f/2.2, 20mm (ultrawide), 1/3.1", 1.22µm, PDAF
50 MP, f/2.5, (wide), AF
Front Camera Features
HDR, panorama
N/A
Video Recording
4K@24/30/60fps, 1080p@24/30/60/120/240fps; gyro-EIS, OIS, 10-bit HDR
4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps, gyro-EIS
Selfie Video
4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60fps
1080p@30/60fps
Optical Stabilization
✓
✓
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
4700 mAh
4600 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 4700 mAh
4600 mAh, user replaceable
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)
33W wired, PD3.0 PPS, QC415W wireless (magnetic), Qi25W reverse wireless
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✓
✓
Build & Safety
Dimensions
152.8 x 72 x 8.5 mm (6.02 x 2.83 x 0.33 in)
159.8 x 76 x 8.9 mm (6.29 x 2.99 x 0.35 in)
Weight
198 g
209.5 g
Materials
Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus 2), glass back (Gorilla Glass Victus 2), aluminum frame
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 3), aluminum frame, glass back
Colors
Obsidian, Porcelain, Wintergreen, Peony
Neon Pink, Twisted Black, Blue Topaz
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, 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
Bluetooth
5.3, A2DP, LE, aptX HD
5.2, A2DP, LE, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive
NFC
✓
✓
USB
USB Type-C 3.2
USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✗
✗
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS (L1+L5), GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS, NavIC
GPS (L1+L5), GALILEO, GLONASS, BDS
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 2 major Android upgrades
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (under display, ultrasonic), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer