Google Pixel 9
#342
HTC U23 Pro
#333Category Breakdown
Google Pixel 9
HTC U23 Pro
Performance
70.873.0
Camera
56.355.4
Display
88.588.5
Battery
73.573.5
Build
77.875.8
Overall
71.872.0
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
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
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
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/1.7, (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)
Front Camera
10.5 MP
32 MP
Front Camera Details
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
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
OIS
✓
✓
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW 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 & Design
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
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Obsidian, Porcelain, Wintergreen, Peony
Snow White, Coffee Black
Foldable
✗
✗
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
Software
Operating System
Android 14, upgradable to Android 15, up to 7 major Android upgrades
Android 13
OS Version
Android 14, upgradable to Android 15, up to 7 major Android upgrades
Android 13
Security
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (under display, ultrasonic), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✓
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes, with stereo speakers
Yes
Audio Jack
No
Yes