Google Pixel 10 Pro XL vs Google Pixel 9
The Verdict
The Google Pixel 10 Pro XL and Google Pixel 9 sit in the same category and end up appealing to slightly different buyers. The Google Pixel 9 is the cheaper of the two at $799 versus $1,099, a difference of about $300. The Google Pixel 10 Pro XL is the newer release, which usually means a faster chipset and longer software support. Google Pixel 10 Pro XL stands out for largest pixel ever at 6.8 inches, while Google Pixel 9 is praised for excellent main and ultrawide cameras. Use the side-by-side spec table below to compare cameras, displays, battery life and connectivity in detail and decide which one fits your priorities.
Who Should Buy
Buy the Google Pixel 10 Pro XL if…
- →Largest Pixel ever at 6.8 inches
- →5200 mAh battery for all-day use
- →Same pro camera system as Pixel 10 Pro
Buy the Google Pixel 9 if…
- →Excellent main and ultrawide cameras
- →Seven years of OS updates
- →Premium flat-edge design
Pros & Cons
Google Pixel 10 Pro XL
Pros
- Largest Pixel ever at 6.8 inches
- 5200 mAh battery for all-day use
- Same pro camera system as Pixel 10 Pro
- 16GB RAM with up to 1TB
Cons
- 221g is heavy for a Pixel
- 37W charging is slow for this price
- $1099 starting price
Google Pixel 9
Pros
- Excellent main and ultrawide cameras
- Seven years of OS updates
- Premium flat-edge design
- 12 GB RAM is generous for the price
- Bright 2700-nit display
Cons
- No telephoto lens
- Slower charging than competitors
- Tensor G4 not a benchmark leader
- Only two storage options
Full Specifications
| Spec | Google Pixel 10 Pro XL | Google Pixel 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Software | Android 16 | Android 14 |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 221 g | 198 g |
| Material | Aluminum frame, Gorilla Glass Victus 2 | Aluminum frame, Gorilla Glass Victus 2 |
| IP rating | IP68 | IP68 |
| Dimensions | 163 x 77 x 8.8 mm | 152.8 x 72.0 x 8.5 mm |
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | 50 MP, f/1.7, OIS | 50 MP, f/1.68, OIS |
| Front camera | 42 MP, f/2.2 | 10.5 MP, f/2.2 |
| Video | 8K@30fps, 4K@60fps | 4K@60fps |
| Telephoto | 48 MP, f/2.8, 5x optical zoom | — |
| Ultrawide | 48 MP, f/1.7 | 48 MP, f/1.7, 123-degree |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 16 GB | 12 GB |
| Storage options | 256 GB, 512 GB, 1 TB | 128 GB, 256 GB |
| Battery | ||
| Capacity | 5200 mAh | 4700 mAh |
| Charging | 37W wired | 27W wired |
| Wireless charging | 23W wireless | 15W (Qi) |
| Display | ||
| Size | 6.8 inches | 6.3 inches |
| Type | LTPO OLED | Actua OLED |
| Resolution | 1344 x 2992 | 2424 x 1080 |
| Refresh rate | 120Hz | 60-120Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | 3000 | 2700 |
| Processor | ||
| CPU | Octa-core | Octa-core (1x3.1 GHz Cortex-X4 & 3x2.6 GHz Cortex-A720 & 4x1.92 GHz Cortex-A520) |
| GPU | Mali | Mali-G715 MC7 |
| Chipset | Google Tensor G5 | Google Tensor G4 |
| Connectivity | ||
| 5G | ||
| NFC | ||
| USB | USB-C 3.2 | USB-C 3.2 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.3 |
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