Google Pixel 9 vs Huawei P30 Pro
47.2Performance25.2
58.1Display30.1
51.8Camera55
53.3Battery45.8
94.7Features33.3
13 spec wins — Google Pixel 96 spec wins — Huawei P30 Pro
InnoReviews verdict
Google Pixel 9 wins this phone face-off, 56.3 to 37.1, pulling ahead mainly in features (+61) and display (+28). Huawei P30 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
- Stronger performance score: 47 vs 25
- Stronger display score: 58 vs 30
- Stronger battery score: 53 vs 46
- Stronger features score: 95 vs 33
- 253% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 1,940 vs 550
- Lower launch price: $799 vs $999
Reasons to pick the Huawei P30 Pro
- Stronger camera score: 55 vs 52
- 205% higher Front camera: 32 MP vs 11 MP
- 150% higher Optical zoom: 5 x vs 2 x
- 48% higher Wired charging: 40 W vs 27 W
Display
| Spec | Google Pixel 9 | Huawei P30 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.3 ″ | 6.47 ″+3% |
| Panel type | OLED | OLED |
| Resolution | 1080x2424 | 2340x1080 |
| Pixel density | 422 ppi+6% | 398 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz+100% | 60 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 2,700 nits | — |
| Screen-to-body | 86.5 % | — |
Performance
| Spec | Google Pixel 9 | Huawei P30 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Google Tensor G4 | Huawei Kirin 980 |
| AnTuTu 10 | 1,100,000+156%Top 42% | 430,000Top 81% |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,940+253%Top 37% | 550Top 89% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 4,600+130%Top 40% | 2,000Top 84% |
| RAM (max) | 12 GB+50% | 8 GB |
| Storage options | 128/256GB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB |
| Storage type | UFS 3.1 | UFS 2.1 |
Camera
| Spec | Google Pixel 9 | Huawei P30 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP+25% | 40 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.68 | f/1.6 |
| Ultra-wide | 48 MP+140% | 20 MP |
| Telephoto | — | 8 MP |
| Optical zoom | 2 x | 5 x+150% |
| Max video | 4K@60fps | 4K@30fps |
| Front camera | 11 MP | 32 MP+205% |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | Google Pixel 9 | Huawei P30 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 4,700 mAh+12% | 4,200 mAh |
| Wired charging | 27 W | 40 W+48% |
| Wireless charging | 15 W | 15 W |
| Active use endurance | 11 h | — |
Design
| Spec | Google Pixel 9 | Huawei P30 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 198 g | 192 g+3% |
| Thickness | 8.5 mm | 8.4 mm+1% |
| IP rating | IP68 | IP68 |
| Frame material | Aluminum | Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Google Pixel 9 | Huawei P30 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| 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 3.1 |
| eSIM | Yes | No |
Software
| Spec | Google Pixel 9 | Huawei P30 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 14 | Android 9 (EMUI 9.1) |
| OS update pledge | 7 years+133% | 3 years |
Audio
| Spec | Google Pixel 9 | Huawei P30 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | No |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |