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Google Pixel 9 Pro XL vs Samsung Galaxy Z Flip6

The Google Pixel 9 Pro XL comes out ahead on 9 counts and the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip6 on 2.

Which should you buy?

Pick the Google Pixel 9 Pro XL for

  • Bigger battery: 5,060 vs 4,000 mAh (27% more)
  • Faster wired charging: 37 W vs 25 W
  • Faster wireless charging: 23 W vs 15 W
  • Thinner folded: 8.5 mm vs 14.9 mm
  • Brighter display: 3,000 vs 2,600 nits peak
  • Optical zoom (5×), which the other lacks
  • More RAM: up to 16 GB vs 12 GB
  • More storage: up to 1 TB vs 512 GB
  • Better water resistance: IP68 vs IP48

Pick the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip6 for

  • Lighter: 187 g vs 221 g (34 g less)
  • More compact folded: 77.7 mm shorter

Size comparison

Folded, the Google Pixel 9 Pro XL is 77.7 mm taller, 4.7 mm wider, 6.4 mm thinner and 34 g heavier than the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip6. Its main screen is 0.1" larger. Unfolded, the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip6 opens to 165.1 × 71.9 mm and 6.9 mm thick.

  • Google Pixel 9 Pro XL162.8 × 76.6 × 8.5 mm
  • Samsung Galaxy Z Flip685.1 × 71.9 × 14.9 mm folded

Specs side by side

LaunchGoogle Pixel 9 Pro XLSamsung Galaxy Z Flip6
AnnouncedAugust 13, 2024July 10, 20241
ReleasedAugust 22, 2024July 31, 20241
Launch price$1,099—
BodyGoogle Pixel 9 Pro XLSamsung Galaxy Z Flip6
Size162.8 × 76.6 × 8.5 mm85.1 × 71.9 × 14.9 mm folded1
Unfolded size—165.1 × 71.9 × 6.9 mm1
Thickness8.5 mm (better)14.9 mm folded, 6.9 mm open1
Weight221 g187 g1 (better)
Framepolished metalMatte aluminum1
Backmatte glass—
Water resistanceIP68 (better)IP48
ColoursPorcelain, Rose Quartz, Hazel, ObsidianYellow, Silver Shadow, Mint, Blue, Crafted Black, White, Peach1
DisplayGoogle Pixel 9 Pro XLSamsung Galaxy Z Flip6
Size6.8"?6.7"
Cover screen—3.4"
TypeLTPO OLEDDynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X
Resolution1344 × 2992 (better)1080 × 2640
Refresh rate120 Hz120 Hz
Peak brightness3,000 nits (better)2,600 nits
ProtectionGorilla Glass Victus 2Ultra Thin Glass (UTG) inner; Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 cover1
Performance and softwareGoogle Pixel 9 Pro XLSamsung Galaxy Z Flip6
ChipsetGoogle Tensor G4Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 for Galaxy
CPU1x 3.1 GHz Cortex-X4 + 3x 2.6 GHz Cortex-A720 + 4x 1.9 GHz Cortex-A5201Octa-core (1×3.3 GHz Cortex-X4 & 3×3.2 GHz Cortex-A720 & 2×3.0 GHz Cortex-A720 & 2×2.3 GHz Cortex-A520)
Process—4 nm
Ships withAndroid 14Android 14 with One UI 6.1.1
OS updates7 years (to Aug 2031)7 years (to Jul 2031)1
Security updates7 years (to Aug 2031)7 years (to Jul 2031)1
MemoryGoogle Pixel 9 Pro XLSamsung Galaxy Z Flip6
RAM16 GB (better)12 GB
Storage128 GB / 256 GB / 512 GB / 1 TB (better)256 GB / 512 GB
Card slot—No1
CamerasGoogle Pixel 9 Pro XLSamsung Galaxy Z Flip6
Rear50 MP Main 48 MP Ultrawide 48 MP Telephoto (5× optical)50 MP Main, OIS 12 MP Ultrawide
Main camera50 MP50 MP
Optical zoom5× (better)None
Front42 MP10 MP
Video8K at 30 FPS4K@60fps
BatteryGoogle Pixel 9 Pro XLSamsung Galaxy Z Flip6
Capacity5,060 mAh (better)4,000 mAh
Wired charging37 W (better)25 W1
Wireless charging23 W (better)15 W1
Reverse wirelessYes1Yes1
ConnectivityGoogle Pixel 9 Pro XLSamsung Galaxy Z Flip6
5GYesYes
Wi-FiWi-Fi 7Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e, tri-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth5.3Bluetooth 5.3
NFCYesYes1
USBUSB-C 3.2USB Type-C 3.2, OTG
Headphone jack—No1
eSIMYesYes
Satellite messagingYes—
FeaturesGoogle Pixel 9 Pro XLSamsung Galaxy Z Flip6
FingerprintFingerprint Unlock1Side-mounted1
Stereo speakersYesYes

Highlighted: the better value where one is clearly better. Sources for each phone are listed on the Google Pixel 9 Pro XL and Samsung Galaxy Z Flip6 pages.

Quick answers

Is the Google Pixel 9 Pro XL bigger than the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip6?
Folded, the Google Pixel 9 Pro XL is 77.7 mm taller, 4.7 mm wider, 6.4 mm thinner and 34 g heavier than the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip6. Its main screen is 0.1" larger. Unfolded, the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip6 opens to 165.1 × 71.9 mm and 6.9 mm thick.
Which has the bigger battery, the Google Pixel 9 Pro XL or the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip6?
The Google Pixel 9 Pro XL has the bigger battery: 5,060 mAh against 4,000 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 August 2031 for the Google Pixel 9 Pro XL and July 2031 for the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip6.

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