Google Pixel 9 vs Google Pixel 9 Pro
47.2Performance50.2
58.1Display63.9
57.4Camera71
53.3Battery54
94.7Features94.7
1 spec wins — Google Pixel 910 spec wins — Google Pixel 9 Pro
InnoReviews verdict
Google Pixel 9 Pro wins this phone face-off, 62.3 to 57.4, pulling ahead mainly in camera (+14) and display (+6). Google Pixel 9 still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Google Pixel 9
- Lower launch price: $799 vs $999
Reasons to pick the Google Pixel 9 Pro
- Stronger performance score: 50 vs 47
- Stronger display score: 64 vs 58
- Stronger camera score: 71 vs 57
- 300% higher Front camera: 42 MP vs 11 MP
- 150% higher Optical zoom: 5 x vs 2 x
Display
| Spec | Google Pixel 9 | Google Pixel 9 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.3 ″ | 6.3 ″ |
| Panel type | OLED | LTPO OLED |
| Resolution | 1080x2424 | 1280x2856 |
| Pixel density | 422 ppi | 495 ppi+17% |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 2,700 nits | 3,000 nits+11% |
| Screen-to-body | 86.5 % | 86.9 % |
Performance
| Spec | Google Pixel 9 | Google Pixel 9 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Google Tensor G4 | Google Tensor G4 |
| AnTuTu 10 | 1,100,000 | 1,150,000+5% |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,940 | 1,950+1% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 4,600 | 4,700+2% |
| RAM (max) | 12 GB | 16 GB+33% |
| Storage options | 128/256GB | 128/256/512GB/1TB |
| Storage type | UFS 3.1 | UFS 3.1 |
Camera
| Spec | Google Pixel 9 | Google Pixel 9 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.68 | f/1.68 |
| Ultra-wide | 48 MP | 48 MP |
| Telephoto | — | 48 MP |
| Optical zoom | 2 x | 5 x+150% |
| Max video | 4K@60fps | 4K@60fps |
| Front camera | 11 MP | 42 MP+300% |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | Google Pixel 9 | Google Pixel 9 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 4,700 mAh | 4,700 mAh |
| Wired charging | 27 W | 27 W |
| Wireless charging | 15 W | 21 W+40% |
| Active use endurance | 11 h | 11 h |
Design
| Spec | Google Pixel 9 | Google Pixel 9 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 198 g+1% | 199 g |
| Thickness | 8.5 mm | 8.5 mm |
| IP rating | IP68 | IP68 |
| Frame material | Aluminum | Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Google Pixel 9 | Google Pixel 9 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.3 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 3.2 | USB-C 3.2 |
| eSIM | Yes | Yes |
Software
| Spec | Google Pixel 9 | Google Pixel 9 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 14 | Android 14 |
| OS update pledge | 7 years | 7 years |
Audio
| Spec | Google Pixel 9 | Google Pixel 9 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |
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