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Google Pixel 9 Pro XL vs Google Pixel 9a

WINNER
Google Pixel 9 Pro XL
63.8Inno Score
VS
Google Pixel 9a

Google

Google Pixel 9a

$499

56.3Inno Score
50.8Performance43.9
65.3Display55.8
71Camera56.1
59.3Battery56.3
94.7Features94.7
14 spec wins — Google Pixel 9 Pro XL3 spec wins — Google Pixel 9a

InnoReviews verdict

Google Pixel 9 Pro XL wins this phone face-off, 63.8 to 56.3, pulling ahead mainly in camera (+15) and display (+10). Google Pixel 9a still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.

Key differences

Reasons to pick the Google Pixel 9 Pro XL

  • Stronger performance score: 51 vs 44
  • Stronger display score: 65 vs 56
  • Stronger camera score: 71 vs 56
  • Stronger battery score: 59 vs 56
  • 269% higher Ultra-wide: 48 MP vs 13 MP

Reasons to pick the Google Pixel 9a

  • 16% lower weight: 186 g vs 221 g
  • Lower launch price: $499 vs $1,099

Display

Display comparison: Google Pixel 9 Pro XL versus Google Pixel 9a
SpecGoogle Pixel 9 Pro XLGoogle Pixel 9a
Screen size6.8 ″+8%6.3 ″
Panel typeLTPO OLEDOLED
Resolution1344x29921080x2424
Pixel density486 ppi+15%422 ppi
Refresh rate120 Hz120 Hz
Peak brightness3,000 nits+11%2,700 nits
Screen-to-body89 %+6%84 %

Performance

Performance comparison: Google Pixel 9 Pro XL versus Google Pixel 9a
SpecGoogle Pixel 9 Pro XLGoogle Pixel 9a
ChipsetGoogle Tensor G4Google Tensor G4
AnTuTu 101,180,000+12%1,050,000
Geekbench 6 (single)1,980+4%1,900
Geekbench 6 (multi)4,750+6%4,500
RAM (max)16 GB+100%8 GB
Storage options128/256/512GB/1TB128/256GB
Storage typeUFS 3.1UFS 3.1

Camera

Camera comparison: Google Pixel 9 Pro XL versus Google Pixel 9a
SpecGoogle Pixel 9 Pro XLGoogle Pixel 9a
Main camera50 MP+4%48 MP
Main aperturef/1.68f/1.7
Ultra-wide48 MP+269%13 MP
Telephoto48 MP—
Optical zoom5 x—
Max video4K@60fps4K@60fps
Front camera42 MP+223%13 MP
OISYesYes

Battery

Battery comparison: Google Pixel 9 Pro XL versus Google Pixel 9a
SpecGoogle Pixel 9 Pro XLGoogle Pixel 9a
Capacity5,060 mAh5,100 mAh+1%
Wired charging37 W+61%23 W
Wireless charging23 W+207%8 W
Active use endurance11 h12 h+9%

Design

Design comparison: Google Pixel 9 Pro XL versus Google Pixel 9a
SpecGoogle Pixel 9 Pro XLGoogle Pixel 9a
Weight221 g186 g+16%
Thickness8.5 mm+4%8.9 mm
IP ratingIP68IP68
Frame materialAluminumAluminum

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: Google Pixel 9 Pro XL versus Google Pixel 9a
SpecGoogle Pixel 9 Pro XLGoogle Pixel 9a
5GYesYes
Wi-FiWi-Fi 7Wi-Fi 6E
Bluetooth5.35.3
NFCYesYes
USBUSB-C 3.2USB-C 3.2
eSIMYesYes

Software

Software comparison: Google Pixel 9 Pro XL versus Google Pixel 9a
SpecGoogle Pixel 9 Pro XLGoogle Pixel 9a
OS at launchAndroid 14Android 15
OS update pledge7 years7 years

Audio

Audio comparison: Google Pixel 9 Pro XL versus Google Pixel 9a
SpecGoogle Pixel 9 Pro XLGoogle Pixel 9a
Stereo speakersYesYes
3.5mm jackNoNo

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