Google Pixel 9 Pro XL vs Huawei P40 Pro
50.8Performance26.5
65.3Display49.7
71Camera62.1
59.3Battery47.9
94.7Features57.3
14 spec wins — Google Pixel 9 Pro XL3 spec wins — Huawei P40 Pro
InnoReviews verdict
Google Pixel 9 Pro XL wins this phone face-off, 63.8 to 45.6, pulling ahead mainly in features (+37) and performance (+24). Huawei P40 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 9 Pro XL
- Stronger performance score: 51 vs 27
- Stronger display score: 65 vs 50
- Stronger camera score: 71 vs 62
- Stronger battery score: 59 vs 48
- Stronger features score: 95 vs 57
Reasons to pick the Huawei P40 Pro
- 17% higher Wireless charging: 27 W vs 23 W
Display
| Spec | Google Pixel 9 Pro XL | Huawei P40 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.8 ″+3% | 6.58 ″ |
| Panel type | LTPO OLED | OLED |
| Resolution | 1344x2992 | 2640x1200 |
| Pixel density | 486 ppi+10% | 441 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz+33% | 90 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 3,000 nits | — |
| Screen-to-body | 89 % | — |
Performance
| Spec | Google Pixel 9 Pro XL | Huawei P40 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Google Tensor G4 | HiSilicon Kirin 990 5G |
| AnTuTu 10 | 1,180,000+146%Top 37% | 480,000Top 79% |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,980+236%Top 34% | 590Top 89% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 4,750+111%Top 38% | 2,250Top 77% |
| RAM (max) | 16 GB+100% | 8 GB |
| Storage options | 128/256/512GB/1TB | 256GB / 512GB |
| Storage type | UFS 3.1 | UFS 3.0 |
Camera
| Spec | Google Pixel 9 Pro XL | Huawei P40 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.68 | f/1.9 |
| Ultra-wide | 48 MP+20% | 40 MP |
| Telephoto | 48 MP+300% | 12 MP |
| Optical zoom | 5 x | 5 x |
| Max video | 4K@60fps | 4K@60fps |
| Front camera | 42 MP+31% | 32 MP |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | Google Pixel 9 Pro XL | Huawei P40 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,060 mAh+20% | 4,200 mAh |
| Wired charging | 37 W | 40 W+8% |
| Wireless charging | 23 W | 27 W+17% |
| Active use endurance | 11 h | — |
Design
| Spec | Google Pixel 9 Pro XL | Huawei P40 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 221 g | 209 g+5% |
| Thickness | 8.5 mm+6% | 9 mm |
| IP rating | IP68 | IP68 |
| Frame material | Aluminum | Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Google Pixel 9 Pro XL | Huawei P40 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.1 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 3.2 | USB-C 3.1 |
| eSIM | Yes | Yes |
Software
| Spec | Google Pixel 9 Pro XL | Huawei P40 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 14 | Android 10 (EMUI 10.1) |
| OS update pledge | 7 years+133% | 3 years |
Audio
| Spec | Google Pixel 9 Pro XL | Huawei P40 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | No |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |
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