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Google Pixel 9 vs POCO F5 Pro

WINNER
Google Pixel 9

Google

Google Pixel 9

$799

56.3Inno Score
VS
X

Xiaomi

POCO F5 Pro

$449

53.5Inno Score
47.2Performance48.1
58.1Display56.3
51.8Camera44.1
53.3Battery65.2
94.7Features60
7 spec wins — Google Pixel 98 spec wins — POCO F5 Pro

InnoReviews verdict

Google Pixel 9 wins this phone face-off, 56.3 to 53.5, pulling ahead mainly in features (+35) and camera (+8). POCO F5 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 camera score: 52 vs 44
  • Stronger features score: 95 vs 60
  • 500% higher Ultra-wide: 48 MP vs 8 MP
  • 250% higher OS update pledge: 7 years vs 2 years
  • 93% higher Peak brightness: 2,700 nits vs 1,400 nits

Reasons to pick the POCO F5 Pro

  • Stronger battery score: 65 vs 53
  • 148% higher Wired charging: 67 W vs 27 W
  • 100% higher Wireless charging: 30 W vs 15 W
  • 52% higher Front camera: 16 MP vs 11 MP
  • 28% higher Main camera: 64 MP vs 50 MP
  • Lower launch price: $449 vs $799

Display

Display comparison: Google Pixel 9 versus POCO F5 Pro
SpecGoogle Pixel 9POCO F5 Pro
Screen size6.3 ″6.67 ″+6%
Panel typeOLEDAMOLED
Resolution1080x24243200x1440
Pixel density422 ppi526 ppi+25%
Refresh rate120 Hz120 Hz
Peak brightness2,700 nits+93%1,400 nits
Screen-to-body86.5 %—

Performance

Performance comparison: Google Pixel 9 versus POCO F5 Pro
SpecGoogle Pixel 9POCO F5 Pro
ChipsetGoogle Tensor G4Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1
AnTuTu 101,100,000Top 42%1,300,000+18%Top 31%
Geekbench 6 (single)1,940+8%Top 37%1,800Top 40%
Geekbench 6 (multi)4,600Top 40%4,600Top 40%
RAM (max)12 GB12 GB
Storage options128/256GB256GB / 512GB
Storage typeUFS 3.1UFS 3.1

Camera

Camera comparison: Google Pixel 9 versus POCO F5 Pro
SpecGoogle Pixel 9POCO F5 Pro
Main camera50 MP64 MP+28%
Main aperturef/1.68f/1.8
Ultra-wide48 MP+500%8 MP
Optical zoom2 x—
Max video4K@60fps8K@24fps
Front camera11 MP16 MP+52%
OISYesYes

Battery

Battery comparison: Google Pixel 9 versus POCO F5 Pro
SpecGoogle Pixel 9POCO F5 Pro
Capacity4,700 mAh5,160 mAh+10%
Wired charging27 W67 W+148%
Wireless charging15 W30 W+100%
Active use endurance11 h—

Design

Design comparison: Google Pixel 9 versus POCO F5 Pro
SpecGoogle Pixel 9POCO F5 Pro
Weight198 g+3%204 g
Thickness8.5 mm+1%8.6 mm
IP ratingIP68IP53
Frame materialAluminumPlastic

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: Google Pixel 9 versus POCO F5 Pro
SpecGoogle Pixel 9POCO F5 Pro
5GYesYes
Wi-FiWi-Fi 7Wi-Fi 6
Bluetooth5.35.3
NFCYesYes
USBUSB-C 3.2USB-C 2.0
eSIMYesNo

Software

Software comparison: Google Pixel 9 versus POCO F5 Pro
SpecGoogle Pixel 9POCO F5 Pro
OS at launchAndroid 14Android 13 (MIUI 14)
OS update pledge7 years+250%2 years

Audio

Audio comparison: Google Pixel 9 versus POCO F5 Pro
SpecGoogle Pixel 9POCO F5 Pro
Stereo speakersYesYes
3.5mm jackNoNo

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