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Starting at

£294.80

£799 new

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Starting at

£348.84

£1,099 new

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Pixel 9Starting at £294.80See options
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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 has the lower launch price, a lighter 198g body and a smaller 6.3-inch screen. The Pixel 9 Pro XL counters with a 5x optical telephoto, more memory with 16GB of RAM and faster 37W wired charging.

At 128GB, the Pixel 9 launched at £799 and the Pixel 9 Pro XL at £1099.

Available models

Pixel 9

Capacity

Condition grades in stock

Excellent, Great, Good

Pixel 9 Pro XL

Capacity

Condition grades in stock

Excellent, Great, Good

Durability

Pixel 9 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 weighs 198g and the Pixel 9 Pro XL 221g, so the Pixel 9 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

198gLighter
221g

Release date

22 August 2024
22 August 2024

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

Performance

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

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

Memory:The Pixel 9 Pro XL has 16GB of RAM against 12GB on the Pixel 9, which helps keep more apps open in the background.

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

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

Chip

Google Tensor G4
Google Tensor G4

RAM

12GB
16GBMore memory

Storage options

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

AI features

Yes
Yes

Screen quality

Pixel 9 93/100
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.

Panel:The Pixel 9 uses an Actua OLED panel at 2424 x 1080 and the Pixel 9 Pro XL a Super Actua LTPO OLED panel at 2992 x 1344.

Brightness:The Pixel 9 Pro XL peaks at 3000 nits against 2700 on the Pixel 9, by the makers' figures, so it is easier to read in bright sun.

Smoothness:Both refresh at the same 120Hz.

Screen size

6.3"
6.8"Bigger screen

Screen type

Actua OLED
Super Actua LTPO OLED

Refresh rate

120Hz
120Hz

Resolution

2424 x 1080
2992 x 1344

Peak brightness

2700 nits (maker figure)
3000 nits (maker figure)

Camera

Pixel 9 54/100
Pixel 9 Pro XL 88/100

Only the Pixel 9 Pro XL has a telephoto lens, so it is the one for zooming in.

Zoom:Only the Pixel 9 Pro XL has a telephoto lens, with 5x optical zoom. The Pixel 9 offers a 2x crop from its main sensor instead.

Selfies:The Pixel 9 Pro XL has a 42MP selfie camera against 10.5MP on the Pixel 9.

Video:The Pixel 9 records video at up to 4K 60fps 10-bit HDR and the Pixel 9 Pro XL at up to 8K 30fps with Video Boost.

Main camera:Both use a 50MP main camera, the same resolution.

Main camera

50MP
50MP

Ultrawide

48MP
48MP

Telephoto

None
48MP

Optical zoom

None
5xMore zoom

Front camera

10.5MP
42MPSharper selfies

Video recording

4K 60fps 10-bit HDR
8K 30fps with Video Boost

2x zoom

Crop from the main sensor, no telephoto lens
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Battery

Pixel 9 73/100
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.

Wireless charging:For wireless charging, the Pixel 9 supports Pixel Stand 15W, 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 15W, Qi 12W
Pixel Stand 23W, Qi 12W

Connectivity

Pixel 9 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 if you want the lower launch price and a lighter 198g body. Buy the Pixel 9 Pro XL if you want a 5x optical telephoto and more memory with 16GB of RAM.

Buy the Pixel 9 if

  • You want the lower launch price
  • You want a lighter 198g body
  • You want a smaller 6.3-inch screen
Shop from £294.80

Buy the Pixel 9 Pro XL if

  • You want a 5x optical telephoto
  • You want more memory with 16GB of RAM
  • You want faster 37W wired charging
Shop from £348.84

FAQs

Only the Pixel 9 Pro XL has a telephoto lens, with 5x optical zoom. The Pixel 9 offers a 2x crop from its main sensor instead.

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

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Pristine, Excellent, Great and Good. Pristine has zero blemishes and at least 90% battery health. Good can show noticeable wear on the casing but works perfectly. Every grade is TechCheck certified and comes with a 12-month warranty.

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