Google Pixel 7 Pro vs Google Pixel 9 Pro XL
36.6Performance50.8
57.8Display65.3
56.8Camera71
48.6Battery59.3
73.3Features94.7
2 spec wins — Google Pixel 7 Pro14 spec wins — Google Pixel 9 Pro XL
InnoReviews verdict
Google Pixel 9 Pro XL wins this phone face-off, 63.8 to 51, pulling ahead mainly in features (+21) and camera (+14). Google Pixel 7 Pro still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Google Pixel 7 Pro
- Lower launch price: $899 vs $1,099
Reasons to pick the Google Pixel 9 Pro XL
- Stronger performance score: 51 vs 37
- Stronger display score: 65 vs 58
- Stronger camera score: 71 vs 57
- Stronger battery score: 59 vs 49
- Stronger features score: 95 vs 73
Display
| Spec | Google Pixel 7 Pro | Google Pixel 9 Pro XL |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.7 ″ | 6.8 ″+1% |
| Panel type | LTPO OLED | LTPO OLED |
| Resolution | 1440x3120 | 1344x2992 |
| Pixel density | 512 ppi+5% | 486 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1,500 nits | 3,000 nits+100% |
| Screen-to-body | 88.7 % | 89 % |
Performance
| Spec | Google Pixel 7 Pro | Google Pixel 9 Pro XL |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Google Tensor G2 | Google Tensor G4 |
| AnTuTu 10 | 790,000 | 1,180,000+49% |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,420 | 1,980+39% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 3,300 | 4,750+44% |
| RAM (max) | 12 GB | 16 GB+33% |
| Storage options | 128/256/512GB | 128/256/512GB/1TB |
| Storage type | UFS 3.1 | UFS 3.1 |
Camera
| Spec | Google Pixel 7 Pro | Google Pixel 9 Pro XL |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.85 | f/1.68 |
| Ultra-wide | 12 MP | 48 MP+300% |
| Telephoto | 48 MP | 48 MP |
| Optical zoom | 5 x | 5 x |
| Max video | 4K@60fps | 4K@60fps |
| Front camera | 11 MP | 42 MP+289% |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | Google Pixel 7 Pro | Google Pixel 9 Pro XL |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,000 mAh | 5,060 mAh+1% |
| Wired charging | 23 W | 37 W+61% |
| Wireless charging | 23 W | 23 W |
| Active use endurance | 9 h | 11 h+22% |
Design
| Spec | Google Pixel 7 Pro | Google Pixel 9 Pro XL |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 212 g+4% | 221 g |
| Thickness | 8.9 mm | 8.5 mm+4% |
| IP rating | IP68 | IP68 |
| Frame material | Aluminum | Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Google Pixel 7 Pro | Google Pixel 9 Pro XL |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 5.3 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 3.2 | USB-C 3.2 |
| eSIM | Yes | Yes |
Software
| Spec | Google Pixel 7 Pro | Google Pixel 9 Pro XL |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 13 | Android 14 |
| OS update pledge | 3 years | 7 years+133% |
Audio
| Spec | Google Pixel 7 Pro | Google Pixel 9 Pro XL |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |
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