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Google Pixel 9 vs Google Pixel 9 Pro

The Google Pixel 9 Pro comes out ahead on 5 counts and the Google Pixel 9 on 1.

Which should you buy?

Pick the Google Pixel 9 for

  • Cheaper at launch: $799 vs $999

Pick the Google Pixel 9 Pro for

  • Faster wireless charging: 21 W vs 15 W
  • Brighter display: 3,000 vs 2,700 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 256 GB

Size comparison

The Google Pixel 9 and Google Pixel 9 Pro are practically the same size.

  • Google Pixel 9152.8 × 72 × 8.5 mm
  • Google Pixel 9 Pro152.8 × 72 × 8.5 mm

Specs side by side

LaunchGoogle Pixel 9Google Pixel 9 Pro
AnnouncedAugust 13, 2024August 13, 2024
ReleasedAugust 22, 2024September 4, 2024
Launch price$799 (better)$999
BodyGoogle Pixel 9Google Pixel 9 Pro
Size152.8 × 72 × 8.5 mm152.8 × 72 × 8.5 mm
Thickness8.5 mm8.5 mm
Weight198 g199 g
FramePolished metalpolished metal
BackSilky matte glassmatte glass
Water resistanceIP68IP68
ColoursPeony, Wintergreen, Porcelain, Obsidian1Porcelain, Rose Quartz, Hazel, Obsidian
DisplayGoogle Pixel 9Google Pixel 9 Pro
Size6.3"6.3"
TypeActuaLTPO OLED
Resolution1080 × 24241280 × 2856 (better)
Refresh rate120 Hz120 Hz
Peak brightness2,700 nits13,000 nits (better)
ProtectionGorilla Glass Victus 2Gorilla Glass Victus 2
Performance and softwareGoogle Pixel 9Google Pixel 9 Pro
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 Aug 2031)7 years (to Sep 2031)
Security updates7 years (to Aug 2031)7 years (to Sep 2031)
MemoryGoogle Pixel 9Google Pixel 9 Pro
RAM12 GB16 GB (better)
Storage128 GB / 256 GB128 GB / 256 GB / 512 GB / 1 TB (better)
Card slotNo1—
CamerasGoogle Pixel 9Google Pixel 9 Pro
Rear50 MP Main 48 MP Ultrawide50 MP Main 48 MP Ultrawide 48 MP Telephoto (5× optical)
Main camera50 MP50 MP
Optical zoomNone5× (better)
Front10.5 MP42 MP
Video4K8K at 30 FPS
BatteryGoogle Pixel 9Google Pixel 9 Pro
Capacity4,700 mAh4,700 mAh
Wired charging27 W127 W
Wireless charging15 W21 W (better)
Reverse wirelessYes1Yes
ConnectivityGoogle Pixel 9Google Pixel 9 Pro
5GYes1Yes
Wi-FiWi-Fi 7Wi-Fi 7
Bluetooth5.35.3
NFCYesYes
USBUSB-C 3.2USB-C 3.2
Headphone jackNo1—
eSIMYesYes
Satellite messagingYesYes
FeaturesGoogle Pixel 9Google Pixel 9 Pro
FingerprintUnder display1Fingerprint Unlock1
Stereo speakersYes1Yes

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

Quick answers

Is the Google Pixel 9 bigger than the Google Pixel 9 Pro?
The Google Pixel 9 and Google Pixel 9 Pro are practically the same size.
Which has the bigger battery, the Google Pixel 9 or the Google Pixel 9 Pro?
Both have a 4,700 mAh battery.
Which gets software updates for longer?
About the same: OS updates run until around August 2031 for the Google Pixel 9 and September 2031 for the Google Pixel 9 Pro.
Which was cheaper at launch?
The Google Pixel 9 launched at $799, against $999 for the Google Pixel 9 Pro (US launch prices; street prices drop over time).

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