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Google Pixel 9 Pro vs Google Pixel 9 Pro XL

The Google Pixel 9 Pro and Google Pixel 9 Pro XL each come out ahead on 3 counts, so it comes down to which strengths matter to you.

Which should you buy?

Pick the Google Pixel 9 Pro for

  • Lighter: 199 g vs 221 g (22 g less)
  • More compact: 10 mm shorter
  • Cheaper at launch: $999 vs $1,099

Pick the Google Pixel 9 Pro XL for

  • Bigger battery: 5,060 vs 4,700 mAh (8% more)
  • Faster wired charging: 37 W vs 27 W
  • Bigger screen: 6.8" vs 6.3"

Size comparison

The Google Pixel 9 Pro is 10 mm shorter, 4.6 mm narrower and 22 g lighter than the Google Pixel 9 Pro XL. Its screen is 0.5" smaller.

  • Google Pixel 9 Pro152.8 × 72 × 8.5 mm
  • Google Pixel 9 Pro XL162.8 × 76.6 × 8.5 mm

Specs side by side

LaunchGoogle Pixel 9 ProGoogle Pixel 9 Pro XL
AnnouncedAugust 13, 2024August 13, 2024
ReleasedSeptember 4, 2024August 22, 2024
Launch price$999 (better)$1,099
BodyGoogle Pixel 9 ProGoogle Pixel 9 Pro XL
Size152.8 × 72 × 8.5 mm162.8 × 76.6 × 8.5 mm
Thickness8.5 mm8.5 mm
Weight199 g (better)221 g
Framepolished metalpolished metal
Backmatte glassmatte glass
Water resistanceIP68IP68
ColoursPorcelain, Rose Quartz, Hazel, ObsidianPorcelain, Rose Quartz, Hazel, Obsidian
DisplayGoogle Pixel 9 ProGoogle Pixel 9 Pro XL
Size6.3"6.8"?
TypeLTPO OLEDLTPO OLED
Resolution1280 × 28561344 × 2992 (better)
Refresh rate120 Hz120 Hz
Peak brightness3,000 nits3,000 nits
ProtectionGorilla Glass Victus 2Gorilla Glass Victus 2
Performance and softwareGoogle Pixel 9 ProGoogle Pixel 9 Pro XL
ChipsetGoogle Tensor G4Google Tensor G4
CPU1x 3.1 GHz Cortex-X4 + 3x 2.6 GHz Cortex-A720 + 4x 1.9 GHz Cortex-A52011x 3.1 GHz Cortex-X4 + 3x 2.6 GHz Cortex-A720 + 4x 1.9 GHz Cortex-A5201
Ships withAndroid 14Android 14
OS updates7 years (to Sep 2031)7 years (to Aug 2031)
Security updates7 years (to Sep 2031)7 years (to Aug 2031)
MemoryGoogle Pixel 9 ProGoogle Pixel 9 Pro XL
RAM16 GB16 GB
Storage128 GB / 256 GB / 512 GB / 1 TB128 GB / 256 GB / 512 GB / 1 TB
CamerasGoogle Pixel 9 ProGoogle Pixel 9 Pro XL
Rear50 MP Main 48 MP Ultrawide 48 MP Telephoto (5× optical)50 MP Main 48 MP Ultrawide 48 MP Telephoto (5× optical)
Main camera50 MP50 MP
Optical zoom5×5×
Front42 MP42 MP
Video8K at 30 FPS8K at 30 FPS
BatteryGoogle Pixel 9 ProGoogle Pixel 9 Pro XL
Capacity4,700 mAh5,060 mAh (better)
Wired charging27 W37 W (better)
Wireless charging21 W23 W
Reverse wirelessYesYes1
ConnectivityGoogle Pixel 9 ProGoogle Pixel 9 Pro XL
5GYesYes
Wi-FiWi-Fi 7Wi-Fi 7
Bluetooth5.35.3
NFCYesYes
USBUSB-C 3.2USB-C 3.2
eSIMYesYes
Satellite messagingYesYes
FeaturesGoogle Pixel 9 ProGoogle Pixel 9 Pro XL
FingerprintFingerprint Unlock1Fingerprint Unlock1
Stereo speakersYesYes

Highlighted: the better value where one is clearly better. Sources for each phone are listed on the Google Pixel 9 Pro and Google Pixel 9 Pro XL pages.

Quick answers

Is the Google Pixel 9 Pro bigger than the Google Pixel 9 Pro XL?
The Google Pixel 9 Pro is 10 mm shorter, 4.6 mm narrower and 22 g lighter than the Google Pixel 9 Pro XL. Its screen is 0.5" smaller.
Which has the bigger battery, the Google Pixel 9 Pro or the Google Pixel 9 Pro XL?
The Google Pixel 9 Pro XL has the bigger battery: 5,060 mAh against 4,700 mAh. Real battery life also depends on the chip and screen.
Which gets software updates for longer?
About the same: OS updates run until around September 2031 for the Google Pixel 9 Pro and August 2031 for the Google Pixel 9 Pro XL.
Which was cheaper at launch?
The Google Pixel 9 Pro launched at $999, against $1,099 for the Google Pixel 9 Pro XL (US launch prices; street prices drop over time).

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