Google Pixel 9 vs OnePlus 9
47.2Performance38.6
58.1Display46.6
51.8Camera39.3
53.3Battery55.9
94.7Features65.3
12 spec wins — Google Pixel 95 spec wins — OnePlus 9
InnoReviews verdict
Google Pixel 9 wins this phone face-off, 56.3 to 46.5, pulling ahead mainly in features (+29) and camera (+13). OnePlus 9 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 39
- Stronger display score: 58 vs 47
- Stronger camera score: 52 vs 39
- Stronger features score: 95 vs 65
- 145% higher Peak brightness: 2,700 nits vs 1,100 nits
Reasons to pick the OnePlus 9
- 141% higher Wired charging: 65 W vs 27 W
- 52% higher Front camera: 16 MP vs 11 MP
Display
| Spec | Google Pixel 9 | OnePlus 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.3 ″ | 6.55 ″+4% |
| Panel type | OLED | AMOLED |
| Resolution | 1080x2424 | 2400x1080 |
| Pixel density | 422 ppi+5% | 402 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 2,700 nits+145% | 1,100 nits |
| Screen-to-body | 86.5 % | — |
Performance
| Spec | Google Pixel 9 | OnePlus 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Google Tensor G4 | Snapdragon 888 |
| AnTuTu 10 | 1,100,000+6%Top 42% | 1,040,324Top 46% |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,940+34%Top 37% | 1,450Top 48% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 4,600+26%Top 40% | 3,650Top 53% |
| RAM (max) | 12 GB+50% | 8 GB |
| Storage options | 128/256GB | 128GB / 256GB |
| Storage type | UFS 3.1 | UFS 3.1 |
Camera
| Spec | Google Pixel 9 | OnePlus 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP+4% | 48 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.68 | f/1.8 |
| Ultra-wide | 48 MP | 50 MP+4% |
| Optical zoom | 2 x | — |
| Max video | 4K@60fps | 8K@30fps |
| Front camera | 11 MP | 16 MP+52% |
| OIS | Yes | No |
Battery
| Spec | Google Pixel 9 | OnePlus 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 4,700 mAh+4% | 4,500 mAh |
| Wired charging | 27 W | 65 W+141% |
| Wireless charging | 15 W | 15 W |
| Active use endurance | 11 h | — |
Design
| Spec | Google Pixel 9 | OnePlus 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 198 g | 192 g+3% |
| Thickness | 8.5 mm+2% | 8.7 mm |
| IP rating | IP68 | — |
| Frame material | Aluminum | Plastic |
Connectivity
| Spec | Google Pixel 9 | OnePlus 9 |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.2 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 3.2 | USB-C 3.1 |
| eSIM | Yes | No |
Software
| Spec | Google Pixel 9 | OnePlus 9 |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 14 | Android 11 (OxygenOS 11) |
| OS update pledge | 7 years+133% | 3 years |
Audio
| Spec | Google Pixel 9 | OnePlus 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |