After all the usual leaks and rumors, the Pixel 9 series is finally official, with Google overwhelming us with four handsets. While the base Pixel 9 and the foldable 9 Pro Fold are interesting in their own right, you might be wondering about the other two models, the Pixel 9 Pro and 9 Pro XL. Why has Google seen fit to squeeze another model in the series, which may cannibalize sales from the other incumbents?
Join us after the break as we compare the Pixel 9 Pro and 9 Pro XL and help you make an informed choice between the two handsets.
There's really very little to choose from between the two phones other than the Pixel 9 Pro XL, which is half an inch larger than the regular 9 Pro, has 360mAh extra battery capacity, and costs $100 more. They have the same cameras, Tensor G4 chip, memory and storage configurations, and software features. Both run Android 14 out of the box.
It all depends on which phone you think will be more comfortable in your hand (and trouser pocket). The $100 price bump is somewhat negligible.
If the Pixel 9 and 9 Pro Fold aren't to your tastes, are you ordering the Pixel 9 Pro or Pixel 9 Pro XL? If so, let us know which one you've chosen in the comments below, and don't forget to throw some money at Dbrand to protect your shiny new phone.
| Feature | Pixel 9 Pro | Pixel 9 Pro XL |
|---|---|---|
| Software | Android 14 | Android 14 |
| Display | 6.3-inch Super Actua OLED Display (LTPO), 20:9 Aspect Ratio, 1280 x 2856 Resolution, 495ppi, Up to 2,000 nits (HDR) and up to 3,000 nits (peak brightness), Smooth Display (1-120 Hz) | 6.8-inch Super Actua OLED display (LTPO), 20:9 Aspect Ratio, 1344 x 2992 Resolution, 486ppi, Up to 2,000 nits (HDR) and up to 3,000 nits (peak brightness), Smooth Display (1-120 Hz) |
| Protection | Corning® Gorilla® Glass Victus® 2 | Corning® Gorilla® Glass Victus® 2 |
| Dimensions | 152.8 x 72 x 8.5 mm | 162.8 x 76.6 x 8.5 mm |
| Weight | 199g | 221g |
| Battery Life | 24+ hour battery life | 24+ hour battery life |
| Extreme Battery Saver | Up to 100-hour battery life | Up to 100-hour battery life |
| Battery Capacity | Typical 4,700 mAh (Minimum 4,558 mAh) | Typical 5,060 mAh (minimum 4,942 mAh) |
| Fast Charging | Up to 55% in about 30 minutes (Google 45 W USB-C® charger, sold separately) | Up to 70% in about 30 minutes (Google 45 W USB-C® Charger, sold separately) |
| Wireless Charging | Fast wireless charging (Qi-certified) | Fast wireless charging (Qi-certified) |
| Other Features | Battery Share | Battery Share |
| RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| Storage | 128/256/512GB/1TB | 128/256/512GB/1TB |
| Chipset | Google Tensor G4 | Google Tensor G4 |
| Security Chip | Titan M2 | Titan M2 |
| Security Features | Google VPN, End-to-end security, Multi-layer hardware security, Anti-malware and anti-phishing protection, Spam protection | Google VPN, End-to-end security, Multi-layer hardware security, Anti-malware and anti-phishing protection, Spam protection |
| Rear Cameras | 50MP Octa PD wide camera, ƒ/1.68 aperture, 82° field of view, 1/1.31″ image sensor size 48MP Quad PD ultrawide camera with auto-focus, ƒ/1.7 aperture, 123° field of view, 1/2.55″ image sensor size 48MP Quad PD telephoto camera, ƒ/2.8 aperture, 22° field of view, 5x optical zoom, Super Res Zoom up to 30x, 1/2.55″ image sensor size | 50MP Octa PD wide camera, ƒ/1.68 aperture, 82° field of view, 1/1.31″ image sensor size 48MP Quad PD ultrawide camera with auto-focus, ƒ/1.7 aperture, 123° field of view, 1/2.55″ image sensor size 48MP Quad PD telephoto camera, ƒ/2.8 aperture, 22° field of view, 5x optical zoom, Super Res Zoom up to 30x, 1/2.55″ image sensor size |
| Other Features | Multi-zone LDAF sensor, Spectral and flicker sensor, Optical + electronic image stabilization on wide and telephoto | Multi-zone LDAF sensor, Spectral and flicker sensor, Optical + electronic image stabilisation on wide and telephoto |
| Front camera | 42 MP Dual PD selfie camera with auto-focus, ƒ/2.2 aperture, 103° ultrawide field of view | 42 MP Dual PD selfie camera with auto-focus, ƒ/2.2 aperture, 103° ultrawide field of view |
| Front Camera | Pro controls, High-Res (up to 50 MP), Super Res Zoom up to 30x, Add Me, Macro Focus, Night Sight, Astrophotography, Portrait mode, Face Unblur, Long Exposure, Action Pan, Real Tone, Panorama, Top Shot, Frequent Faces | Pro controls, High-Res (up to 50 MP), Super Res Zoom up to 30x, Add Me, Macro Focus, Night Sight, Astrophotography, Portrait mode, Face Unblur, Long Exposure, Action Pan, Real Tone, Panorama, Top Shot, Frequent Faces |
| Editing Features | Magic Editor, Magic Eraser, Best Take, Photo Unblur, Zoom Enhance, Portrait Light | Magic Editor, Magic Eraser, Best Take, Photo Unblur, Zoom Enhance, Portrait Light |
| Front Camera | 4K @ 30/60 FPS | 4K @ 30/60 FPS |
| Features | Video Boost, Night Sight Video, Super Res Zoom Video, Audio Magic Eraser, Macro Focus Video, 10-bit HDR video, Cinematic Blur, Cinematic Pan, Slow-motion video up to 240 FPS, 4K timelapse with stabilisation, Astrophotography timelapse, Night Sight timelapse, Optical image stabilization, Fused video stabilisation, Cinematic Pan video stabilization (4K, 1080p), Locked video stabilization (4K, 1080p), Active video stabilization (1080p), Video formats: HEVC (H.265), AVC (H.264), Stereo recording, Speech enhancement, Wind noise reduction, Audio zoom | Video Boost, Night Sight Video, Super Res Zoom Video, Audio Magic Eraser, Macro Focus Video, 10-bit HDR video, Cinematic Blur, Cinematic Pan, Slow-motion video up to 240 FPS, 4K timelapse with stabilization, Astrophotography timelapse, Night Sight timelapse, Optical image stabilization, Fused video stabilization, Cinematic Pan video stabilization (4K, 1080p), Locked video stabilization (4K, 1080p), Active video stabilization (1080p), Video formats: HEVC (H.265), AVC (H.264), Stereo recording, Speech enhancement, Wind noise reduction, Audio zoom |
| Colors | Porcelain, Rose Quartz, Hazel, Obsidian | Porcelain, Rose Quartz, Hazel, Obsidian |
| Price | From $999 | From $1,099 |
