Google Pixel 9
#91
HTC U23 Pro
#401Category Breakdown
Google Pixel 9
HTC U23 Pro
Performance
91.491.8
Camera
98.391.0
Display
96.385.8
Battery
91.991.7
Build
82.473.5
Connectivity
89.285.9
Audio
87.68.9
Overall
90.678.9
Summary
- The Google Pixel 9 features a premium build with Gorilla Glass Victus 2 on both the front and back, while the HTC U23 Pro uses Gorilla Glass on the front but has a plastic frame and back.
- The Pixel 9 has a slightly smaller 6.3-inch OLED display with HDR10+ support and higher peak brightness, compared to the U23 Pro's 6.7-inch OLED display without HDR.
- In terms of performance, the Pixel 9 is powered by the Google Tensor G4 chipset, while the U23 Pro utilizes the Snapdragon 7 Gen 1; both have 120Hz refresh rates.
- The Pixel 9's camera system includes a 50 MP wide and a 48 MP ultrawide lens, whereas the U23 Pro boasts a 108 MP wide camera alongside additional sensors for ultrawide, macro, and depth.
- Battery capacity is slightly higher in the Pixel 9 at 4700 mAh compared to the U23 Pro's 4600 mAh, with both supporting wireless charging.
- The Pixel 9 runs on Android 14 with extensive upgrade support, while the U23 Pro operates on Android 13 and lacks stereo speakers.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Google Pixel 9
HTC U23 Pro
General
Release Date
2024, August 13
2023, May 18
Announced
2024, August 13
2023, May 18
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
6.3"
6.7"
Type
OLED, 120Hz, HDR10+, 1800 nits (HBM), 2700 nits (peak)
OLED, 120Hz
Resolution
1080 x 2424 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~422 ppi density)
1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~393 ppi density)
PPI
1080
1080
Refresh Rate
120Hz
120Hz
HDR Support
✓
✗
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2
Corning Gorilla Glass Victus
Performance
Chipset
Google Tensor G4 (4 nm)
Qualcomm SM7450-AB Snapdragon 7 Gen 1 (4 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (1x3.1 GHz Cortex-X4 & 3x2.6 GHz Cortex-A720 & 4x1.92 GHz Cortex-A520)
Octa-core (1x2.4 GHz Cortex-A710 & 3x2.36 GHz Cortex-A710 & 4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A510)
GPU
Mali-G715 MC7
Adreno 644
Memory
128GB 12GB RAM, 256GB 12GB RAM
256GB 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/1.7, (wide), 1/1.67", 0.64μm, PDAF, OIS8 MP, f/2.4, 120˚ (ultrawide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm5 MP, f/2.2, (macro)2 MP, f/2.4, (depth)
Main Camera Features
Single-zone Laser AF, LED flash, Pixel Shift, Ultra-HDR, panorama, Best Take
Dual-LED flash, HDR, panorama
Front Camera
10.5 MP, f/2.2, 20mm (ultrawide), 1/3.1", 1.22µm, PDAF
32 MP, f/2.5, (wide), 1/3.2", 0.7µm
Front Camera Features
HDR, panorama
HDR
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@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✓
✓
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
4700 mAh
4600 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 4700 mAh
Li-Ion 4600 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)
30W wired15W wireless5W reverse wirelessReverse wired
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✓
✓
Build & Safety
Dimensions
152.8 x 72 x 8.5 mm (6.02 x 2.83 x 0.33 in)
166.6 x 77.1 x 8.9 mm (6.56 x 3.04 x 0.35 in)
Weight
198 g
205 g
Materials
Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus 2), glass back (Gorilla Glass Victus 2), aluminum frame
Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus), plastic frame, plastic back
Colors
Obsidian, Porcelain, Wintergreen, Peony
Snow White, Coffee Black
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM +eSIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
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/6, dual-band
Bluetooth
5.3, A2DP, LE, aptX HD
5.2, A2DP, LE
NFC
✓
✓
USB
USB Type-C 3.2
USB Type-C 3.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✗
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS (L1+L5), GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS, NavIC
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✓
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes, with stereo speakers
Yes
Audio Jack
No
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 14, upgradable to Android 15, up to 7 major Android upgrades
Android 13
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (under display, ultrasonic), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass