Google Pixel 9 Pro XL vs Samsung Galaxy A51
50.8Performance20
65.3Display30.8
71Camera34.7
59.3Battery29.4
94.7Features33.3
17 spec wins — Google Pixel 9 Pro XL3 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy A51
InnoReviews verdict
Google Pixel 9 Pro XL wins this phone face-off, 63.8 to 28.3, pulling ahead mainly in features (+61) and camera (+36). Samsung Galaxy A51 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 20
- Stronger display score: 65 vs 31
- Stronger camera score: 71 vs 35
- Stronger battery score: 59 vs 29
- Stronger features score: 95 vs 33
Reasons to pick the Samsung Galaxy A51
- 22% lower weight: 172 g vs 221 g
- Has 3.5mm jack — the other doesn't
- Lower launch price: $399 vs $1,099
Display
| Spec | Google Pixel 9 Pro XL | Samsung Galaxy A51 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.8 ″+5% | 6.5 ″ |
| Panel type | LTPO OLED | Super AMOLED |
| Resolution | 1344x2992 | 2400x1080 |
| Pixel density | 486 ppi+20% | 405 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz+100% | 60 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 3,000 nits | — |
| Screen-to-body | 89 % | — |
Performance
| Spec | Google Pixel 9 Pro XL | Samsung Galaxy A51 |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Google Tensor G4 | Samsung Exynos 9611 |
| AnTuTu 10 | 1,180,000+449%Top 37% | 215,000Top 98% |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,980+466%Top 34% | 350Top 99% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 4,750+280%Top 38% | 1,250Top 100% |
| RAM (max) | 16 GB+167% | 6 GB |
| Storage options | 128/256/512GB/1TB | 64GB / 128GB |
| Storage type | UFS 3.1 | UFS 2.0 |
Camera
| Spec | Google Pixel 9 Pro XL | Samsung Galaxy A51 |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP+4% | 48 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.68 | f/2.0 |
| Ultra-wide | 48 MP+300% | 12 MP |
| Telephoto | 48 MP | — |
| Optical zoom | 5 x | — |
| Max video | 4K@60fps | 4K@30fps |
| Front camera | 42 MP+31% | 32 MP |
| OIS | Yes | No |
Battery
| Spec | Google Pixel 9 Pro XL | Samsung Galaxy A51 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,060 mAh+27% | 4,000 mAh |
| Wired charging | 37 W+147% | 15 W |
| Wireless charging | 23 W | — |
| Active use endurance | 11 h | — |
Design
| Spec | Google Pixel 9 Pro XL | Samsung Galaxy A51 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 221 g | 172 g+22% |
| Thickness | 8.5 mm | 7.9 mm+7% |
| IP rating | IP68 | — |
| Frame material | Aluminum | Plastic |
Connectivity
| Spec | Google Pixel 9 Pro XL | Samsung Galaxy A51 |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | No |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.0 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 3.2 | USB-C 2.0 |
| eSIM | Yes | No |
Software
| Spec | Google Pixel 9 Pro XL | Samsung Galaxy A51 |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 14 | Android 10 (One UI 2) |
| OS update pledge | 7 years+133% | 3 years |
Audio
| Spec | Google Pixel 9 Pro XL | Samsung Galaxy A51 |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | No |
| 3.5mm jack | No | Yes |
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