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In a nutshell

They share the same Google Tensor G4 chip, the same 50MP main camera and the same 120Hz refresh rate. The Pixel 9 Pro has the lower launch price, a lighter 199g body and a smaller 6.3-inch screen. The Pixel 9 Pro XL counters with faster 37W wired charging, a bigger battery and a bigger 6.8-inch screen.

At 128GB, the Pixel 9 Pro launched at £999 and the Pixel 9 Pro XL at £1099.

Available models

Pixel 9 Pro

Capacity

Condition grades in stock

Great, Good

Pixel 9 Pro XL

Capacity

Condition grades in stock

Excellent, Great, Good

Durability

Pixel 9 Pro 83/100
Pixel 9 Pro XL 83/100

Both should get OS updates for the same length of time, until 2031.

Weight:The Pixel 9 Pro weighs 199g and the Pixel 9 Pro XL 221g, so the Pixel 9 Pro is the lighter phone.

Water and dust:Both are rated IP68, the same protection against dust and water.

Frame:Both use the same aluminium frame.

Front glass:Both have the same Gorilla Glass Victus 2 on the front.

Released

2024
2024

Updates until (est.)

2031
2031

Water resistance

IP68
IP68

Frame

Aluminium
Aluminium

Weight

199gLighter
221g

Front glass

Gorilla Glass Victus 2
Gorilla Glass Victus 2

Dimensions

152.8 x 72 x 8.5 mm
162.8 x 76.6 x 8.5 mm

Biometrics

Fingerprint; Face Unlock
Fingerprint; Face Unlock

Security updates until

2031
2031

Release date

–
22 August 2024

Performance

Pixel 9 Pro 88/100
Pixel 9 Pro XL 88/100

The same Google Tensor G4 chip in both, so expect the same everyday speed.

Storage:The Pixel 9 Pro launched in 128GB, 256GB and 512GB and the Pixel 9 Pro XL in 128GB, 256GB, 512GB and 1TB.

Memory:Both have the same 16GB of RAM.

AI features:Both support Google's AI features, the same AI suite.

Chip

Google Tensor G4
Google Tensor G4

RAM

16GB
16GB

Storage options

128GB, 256GB, 512GB
128GB, 256GB, 512GB, 1TB

AI features

Yes
Yes

Screen quality

Pixel 9 Pro 99/100
Pixel 9 Pro XL 99/100

The Pixel 9 Pro XL has the bigger screen, at 6.8 inches.

Size:The Pixel 9 Pro XL's 6.8-inch screen is bigger than the 6.3-inch screen on the Pixel 9 Pro.

Panel:The Pixel 9 Pro uses a Super Actua LTPO OLED panel at 2856 x 1280 and the Pixel 9 Pro XL a Super Actua LTPO OLED panel at 2992 x 1344.

Smoothness:Both refresh at the same 120Hz.

Brightness:Both peak at the same 3000 nits, by the makers' figures.

Screen size

6.3"
6.8"Bigger screen

Screen type

Super Actua LTPO OLED
Super Actua LTPO OLED

Refresh rate

120Hz
120Hz

Resolution

2856 x 1280
2992 x 1344

Peak brightness

3000 nits (maker figure)
3000 nits (maker figure)

Camera

Pixel 9 Pro 88/100
Pixel 9 Pro XL 88/100

The same 50MP main camera on both, so everyday shots start from the same resolution.

Ultrawide:Both have the same 48MP ultrawide.

Zoom:Both have a 5x optical telephoto, the same reach.

Selfies:Both have the same 42MP selfie camera.

Video:Both record video at up to 8K 30fps with Video Boost, the same top setting.

Main camera

50MP
50MP

Ultrawide

48MP
48MP

Telephoto

48MP
48MP

Optical zoom

5x
5x

Front camera

42MP
42MP

Video recording

8K 30fps with Video Boost
8K 30fps with Video Boost

Battery

Pixel 9 Pro 78/100
Pixel 9 Pro XL 88/100

The Pixel 9 Pro XL has the bigger battery.

Capacity:The Pixel 9 Pro XL has the bigger battery, 5060mAh against 4700mAh.

Wired charging:The Pixel 9 Pro XL charges at up to 37W over a cable against 27W on the Pixel 9 Pro.

Wireless charging:For wireless charging, the Pixel 9 Pro supports Pixel Stand 21W, Qi 12W and the Pixel 9 Pro XL Pixel Stand 23W, Qi 12W.

Battery

4700mAh
5060mAhBigger battery

Wired charging

27W
37WFaster charging

Wireless charging

Pixel Stand 21W, Qi 12W
Pixel Stand 23W, Qi 12W

Connectivity

Pixel 9 Pro 86/100
Pixel 9 Pro XL 86/100

Both have 5G and the same Wi-Fi 7.

Port:Both have the same USB-C (USB 3.2) port.

SIM:Both take the same Nano-SIM + eSIM setup.

Bluetooth:Both have the same Bluetooth 5.3.

5G

Yes
Yes

Port

USB-C (USB 3.2)
USB-C (USB 3.2)

Wi-Fi

Wi-Fi 7
Wi-Fi 7

SIM

Nano-SIM + eSIM
Nano-SIM + eSIM

Bluetooth

Bluetooth 5.3
Bluetooth 5.3

Our verdict

Buy the Pixel 9 Pro if you want the lower launch price and a lighter 199g body. Buy the Pixel 9 Pro XL if you want faster 37W wired charging and a bigger battery.

Buy the Pixel 9 Pro if

  • You want the lower launch price
  • You want a lighter 199g body
  • You want a smaller 6.3-inch screen
Shop from £345.59

Buy the Pixel 9 Pro XL if

  • You want faster 37W wired charging
  • You want a bigger battery
  • You want a bigger 6.8-inch screen
Shop from £348.84

FAQs

The Pixel 9 Pro XL's 6.8-inch screen is bigger than the 6.3-inch screen on the Pixel 9 Pro.

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