Google Pixel 9 vs Huawei P40 Pro
47.2Performance26.5
58.1Display49.7
51.8Camera62.1
53.3Battery47.9
94.7Features57.3
11 spec wins — Google Pixel 96 spec wins — Huawei P40 Pro
InnoReviews verdict
Google Pixel 9 wins this phone face-off, 56.3 to 45.6, pulling ahead mainly in features (+37) and performance (+21). 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
- Stronger performance score: 47 vs 27
- Stronger display score: 58 vs 50
- Stronger battery score: 53 vs 48
- Stronger features score: 95 vs 57
- 229% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 1,940 vs 590
- Lower launch price: $799 vs $999
Reasons to pick the Huawei P40 Pro
- Stronger camera score: 62 vs 52
- 205% higher Front camera: 32 MP vs 11 MP
- 150% higher Optical zoom: 5 x vs 2 x
- 80% higher Wireless charging: 27 W vs 15 W
- 48% higher Wired charging: 40 W vs 27 W
Display
| Spec | Google Pixel 9 | Huawei P40 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.3 ″ | 6.58 ″+4% |
| Panel type | OLED | OLED |
| Resolution | 1080x2424 | 2640x1200 |
| Pixel density | 422 ppi | 441 ppi+5% |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz+33% | 90 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 2,700 nits | — |
| Screen-to-body | 86.5 % | — |
Performance
| Spec | Google Pixel 9 | Huawei P40 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Google Tensor G4 | HiSilicon Kirin 990 5G |
| AnTuTu 10 | 1,100,000+129%Top 42% | 480,000Top 79% |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,940+229%Top 37% | 590Top 89% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 4,600+104%Top 40% | 2,250Top 77% |
| RAM (max) | 12 GB+50% | 8 GB |
| Storage options | 128/256GB | 256GB / 512GB |
| Storage type | UFS 3.1 | UFS 3.0 |
Camera
| Spec | Google Pixel 9 | 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 | — | 12 MP |
| Optical zoom | 2 x | 5 x+150% |
| Max video | 4K@60fps | 4K@60fps |
| Front camera | 11 MP | 32 MP+205% |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | Google Pixel 9 | Huawei P40 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 4,700 mAh+12% | 4,200 mAh |
| Wired charging | 27 W | 40 W+48% |
| Wireless charging | 15 W | 27 W+80% |
| Active use endurance | 11 h | — |
Design
| Spec | Google Pixel 9 | Huawei P40 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 198 g+5% | 209 g |
| Thickness | 8.5 mm+6% | 9 mm |
| IP rating | IP68 | IP68 |
| Frame material | Aluminum | Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Google Pixel 9 | 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 | 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 | Huawei P40 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | No |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |