Google Pixel 9
#91
Motorola Edge 40 Pro
#113Category Breakdown
Google Pixel 9
Motorola Edge 40 Pro
Performance
91.496.3
Camera
98.398.1
Display
96.396.4
Battery
91.991.7
Build
82.482.3
Connectivity
89.287.9
Audio
87.687.6
Overall
90.689.5
Summary
- The Google Pixel 9 features a 6.3-inch OLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate, while the Motorola Edge 40 Pro has a larger 6.67-inch OLED display with a 165Hz refresh rate, offering smoother visuals.
- In terms of performance, the Pixel 9 is powered by the Google Tensor G4 chipset, whereas the Edge 40 Pro utilizes the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, which may provide superior processing capabilities.
- Both phones have a 50 MP main camera, but the Edge 40 Pro includes additional telephoto and ultrawide lenses, enhancing versatility.
- The Pixel 9 has a 4700 mAh battery with 27W charging, while the Edge 40 Pro offers a slightly smaller 4600 mAh battery but supports significantly faster 125W charging.
- Both devices are built with Gorilla Glass and an aluminum frame, ensuring durability, but the Pixel 9 runs Android 14 with longer software support compared to the Edge 40 Pro, which ships with Android 13.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Google Pixel 9
Motorola Edge 40 Pro
General
Release Date
2024, August 13
2023, April 04
Announced
2024, August 13
2023, April 04
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
6.3"
6.67"
Type
OLED, 120Hz, HDR10+, 1800 nits (HBM), 2700 nits (peak)
OLED, 1B colors, 165Hz, HDR10+, Dolby Vision, 1300 nits (peak)
Resolution
1080 x 2424 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~422 ppi density)
1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~394 ppi density)
PPI
1080
1080
Refresh Rate
120Hz
165Hz
HDR Support
✓
✓
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2
Corning Gorilla Glass Victus
Performance
Chipset
Google Tensor G4 (4 nm)
Qualcomm SM8550-AB Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 (4 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (1x3.1 GHz Cortex-X4 & 3x2.6 GHz Cortex-A720 & 4x1.92 GHz Cortex-A520)
Octa-core (1x3.2 GHz Cortex-X3 & 2x2.8 GHz Cortex-A715 & 2x2.8 GHz Cortex-A710 & 3x2.0 GHz Cortex-A510)
GPU
Mali-G715 MC7
Adreno 740
Memory
128GB 12GB RAM, 256GB 12GB RAM
256GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 12GB 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/1.8, (wide), 1/1.55", 1.0µm, multi-directional PDAF, OIS12 MP, f/1.6, (telephoto), 1/2.93", 1.22µm, PDAF, 2x optical zoom50 MP, f/2.2, 114˚ (ultrawide), 1/2.76", 0.64µm, AF
Main Camera Features
Single-zone Laser AF, LED flash, Pixel Shift, Ultra-HDR, panorama, Best Take
Dual-LED flash, panorama, HDR
Front Camera
10.5 MP, f/2.2, 20mm (ultrawide), 1/3.1", 1.22µm, PDAF
60 MP, f/2.2, (wide), 1/2.8", 0.61µm
Front Camera Features
HDR, panorama
HDR
Video Recording
4K@24/30/60fps, 1080p@24/30/60/120/240fps; gyro-EIS, OIS, 10-bit HDR
8K@30fps, 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240/960fps, 10-bit HDR10+, gyro-EIS
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
4600 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 4700 mAh
Li-Po 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)
125W wired, PD3.0, QC5, 50% in 6 min, 100% in 23 min15W wireless5W reverse wired5W 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)
161.2 x 74 x 8.6 mm (6.35 x 2.91 x 0.34 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), glass back (Gorilla Glass Victus), aluminum frame
Colors
Obsidian, Porcelain, Wintergreen, Peony
Interstellar Black, Lunar Blue
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, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
5.3, A2DP, LE, aptX HD
5.3, A2DP, LE
NFC
✓
✓
USB
USB Type-C 3.2
USB Type-C 3.2, OTG, DisplayPort 1.4
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, with stereo speakers
Audio Jack
No
No
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 14, upgradable to Android 15, up to 7 major Android upgrades
Android 13, up to 3 major Android upgrades
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (under display, ultrasonic), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass