Google Pixel 9
#342
HMD Skyline
#350Category Breakdown
Google Pixel 9
HMD Skyline
Performance
70.870.8
Camera
56.356.4
Display
88.588.5
Battery
73.573.5
Build
77.875.8
Overall
71.871.6
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
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
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
108 MP
Main Camera Details
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
Front Camera
10.5 MP
50 MP
Front Camera Details
10.5 MP, f/2.2, 20mm (ultrawide), 1/3.1", 1.22µm, PDAF
50 MP, f/2.5, (wide), AF
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
OIS
✓
✓
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW 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 & Design
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
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Obsidian, Porcelain, Wintergreen, Peony
Neon Pink, Twisted Black, Blue Topaz
Foldable
✗
✗
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
Software
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
OS Version
Android 14, upgradable to Android 15, up to 7 major Android upgrades
Android 14, upgradable to Android 15, up to 2 major Android upgrades
Security
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (under display, ultrasonic), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✓
✓
Loudspeaker
Yes, with stereo speakers
Yes, with stereo speakers
Audio Jack
No
No