Google Pixel 9 Pro XL vs Samsung Galaxy A55
50.8Performance37.9
65.3Display46.1
71Camera46.8
59.3Battery52.7
94.7Features78.7
15 spec wins — Google Pixel 9 Pro XL2 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy A55
InnoReviews verdict
Google Pixel 9 Pro XL wins this phone face-off, 63.8 to 48.4, pulling ahead mainly in camera (+24) and display (+19). Samsung Galaxy A55 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 38
- Stronger display score: 65 vs 46
- Stronger camera score: 71 vs 47
- Stronger battery score: 59 vs 53
- Stronger features score: 95 vs 79
Reasons to pick the Samsung Galaxy A55
- Lower launch price: $449 vs $1,099
Display
| Spec | Google Pixel 9 Pro XL | Samsung Galaxy A55 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.8 ″+3% | 6.6 ″ |
| Panel type | LTPO OLED | Super AMOLED |
| Resolution | 1344x2992 | 1080x2340 |
| Pixel density | 486 ppi+25% | 390 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 3,000 nits+200% | 1,000 nits |
| Screen-to-body | 89 %+4% | 85.8 % |
| AnTuTu 10 (CPU) | — | 353,082Top 75% |
| AnTuTu 10 (GPU) | — | 224,206Top 63% |
| AnTuTu 10 (Memory) | — | 162,521Top 75% |
| AnTuTu 10 (UX) | — | 258,141Top 75% |
Performance
| Spec | Google Pixel 9 Pro XL | Samsung Galaxy A55 |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Google Tensor G4 | Samsung Exynos 1480 |
| AnTuTu 10 | 1,180,000+18%Top 37% | 997,950Top 49% |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,980+72%Top 34% | 1,150Top 61% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 4,750+40%Top 38% | 3,400Top 57% |
| RAM (max) | 16 GB+33% | 12 GB |
| Storage options | 128/256/512GB/1TB | 128/256GB |
| Storage type | UFS 3.1 | — |
Camera
| Spec | Google Pixel 9 Pro XL | Samsung Galaxy A55 |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.68 | f/1.8 |
| Ultra-wide | 48 MP+300% | 12 MP |
| Telephoto | 48 MP | — |
| Optical zoom | 5 x+400% | 1 x |
| Max video | 4K@60fps | 4K@30fps |
| Front camera | 42 MP+31% | 32 MP |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | Google Pixel 9 Pro XL | Samsung Galaxy A55 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,060 mAh+1% | 5,000 mAh |
| Wired charging | 37 W+48% | 25 W |
| Wireless charging | 23 W | 0 W |
| Active use endurance | 11 h | 11 h |
Design
| Spec | Google Pixel 9 Pro XL | Samsung Galaxy A55 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 221 g | 213 g+4% |
| Thickness | 8.5 mm | 8.2 mm+4% |
| IP rating | IP68 | IP67 |
| Frame material | Aluminum | Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Google Pixel 9 Pro XL | Samsung Galaxy A55 |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.3 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 3.2 | USB-C 2.0 |
| eSIM | Yes | Yes |
Software
| Spec | Google Pixel 9 Pro XL | Samsung Galaxy A55 |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 14 | Android 14 (One UI 6.1) |
| OS update pledge | 7 years+75% | 4 years |
Audio
| Spec | Google Pixel 9 Pro XL | Samsung Galaxy A55 |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |
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