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Google Pixel 9 Pro XL vs OnePlus 13

The OnePlus 13 comes out ahead on 8 counts and the Google Pixel 9 Pro XL on 1.

Which should you buy?

Pick the Google Pixel 9 Pro XL for

  • Longer optical zoom: 5× vs 3×

Pick the OnePlus 13 for

  • Bigger battery: 6,000 vs 5,060 mAh (19% more)
  • Faster wired charging: 100 W vs 37 W
  • Faster wireless charging: 50 W vs 23 W
  • Lighter: 210 g vs 221 g (11 g less)
  • Brighter display: 4,500 vs 3,000 nits peak
  • More RAM: up to 24 GB vs 16 GB
  • Better water resistance: IP68/IP69 vs IP68
  • Cheaper at launch: $899 vs $1,099

Size comparison

The Google Pixel 9 Pro XL is 11 g heavier than the OnePlus 13.

  • Google Pixel 9 Pro XL162.8 × 76.6 × 8.5 mm
  • OnePlus 13162.9 × 76.5 × 8.5 mm

Specs side by side

LaunchGoogle Pixel 9 Pro XLOnePlus 13
AnnouncedAugust 13, 2024October 31, 20241
ReleasedAugust 22, 2024November 1, 20241
Launch price$1,099$8991 (better)
BodyGoogle Pixel 9 Pro XLOnePlus 13
Size162.8 × 76.6 × 8.5 mm162.9 × 76.5 × 8.5 mm
Thickness8.5 mm8.5 mm
Weight221 g210 g? (better)
Framepolished metalmetal1
Backmatte glassglass (white and black), vegan leather (blue)1
Water resistanceIP68IP68/IP69 (better)
ColoursPorcelain, Rose Quartz, Hazel, ObsidianArctic Dawn, Black Eclipse, Midnight Ocean
DisplayGoogle Pixel 9 Pro XLOnePlus 13
Size6.8"?6.82"
TypeLTPO OLED120Hz ProXDR Display with LTPO 4.1
Resolution1344 × 29921440 × 3168 (better)
Refresh rate120 Hz120 Hz
Peak brightness3,000 nits4,500 nits (better)
ProtectionGorilla Glass Victus 2Ceramic Guard
Performance and softwareGoogle Pixel 9 Pro XLOnePlus 13
ChipsetGoogle Tensor G4Snapdragon 8 Elite Mobile Platform
CPU1x 3.1 GHz Cortex-X4 + 3x 2.6 GHz Cortex-A720 + 4x 1.9 GHz Cortex-A5201Qualcomm Oryon CPU @4.32GHz
Process—3 nm1
Ships withAndroid 14OxygenOS 15.0 based on Android 15
OS updates7 years (to Aug 2031)—
Security updates7 years (to Aug 2031)—
MemoryGoogle Pixel 9 Pro XLOnePlus 13
RAM16 GB12 GB / 16 GB / 24 GB (better)
Storage128 GB / 256 GB / 512 GB / 1 TB256 GB / 512 GB / 1 TB
CamerasGoogle Pixel 9 Pro XLOnePlus 13
Rear50 MP Main 48 MP Ultrawide 48 MP Telephoto (5× optical)50 MP Main, OIS 50 MP Telephoto (3× optical), OIS 50 MP Ultrawide
Main camera50 MP50 MP
Optical zoom5× (better)3×
Front42 MP32 MP
Video8K at 30 FPS8K at 30 fps (rear)
BatteryGoogle Pixel 9 Pro XLOnePlus 13
Capacity5,060 mAh6,000 mAh (better)
Wired charging37 W100 W? (better)
Wireless charging23 W50 W (better)
Reverse wirelessYes1—
ConnectivityGoogle Pixel 9 Pro XLOnePlus 13
5GYesYes
Wi-FiWi-Fi 7Wi-Fi 7
Bluetooth5.3Bluetooth 5.4
NFCYesYes
USBUSB-C 3.2USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-C
eSIMYesYes
Satellite messagingYes—
FeaturesGoogle Pixel 9 Pro XLOnePlus 13
FingerprintFingerprint Unlock1Ultrasonic
Stereo speakersYes—

Highlighted: the better value where one is clearly better. Sources for each phone are listed on the Google Pixel 9 Pro XL and OnePlus 13 pages.

Quick answers

Is the Google Pixel 9 Pro XL bigger than the OnePlus 13?
The Google Pixel 9 Pro XL is 11 g heavier than the OnePlus 13.
Which has the bigger battery, the Google Pixel 9 Pro XL or the OnePlus 13?
The OnePlus 13 has the bigger battery: 6,000 mAh against 5,060 mAh. Real battery life also depends on the chip and screen.
Which was cheaper at launch?
The OnePlus 13 launched at $899, against $1,099 for the Google Pixel 9 Pro XL (US launch prices; street prices drop over time).

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