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Google Pixel 9 Pro vs OnePlus 11

Pixel 9 Pro commands premium positioning with superior computational photography, brighter 3000-nit display, and Google Tensor G4's excellent AI integration. Its 5x optical zoom and 42MP front camera outclass OnePlus 11's 2x zoom and 16MP selfie shooter. However, OnePlus 11 counters with a larger 6.7-inch screen, bigger 5000mAh battery, and dramatically faster 100W charging versus Pixel's 27W. Display brightness heavily favors Pixel (3000 vs 1300 nits), critical for outdoor visibility. Processor-wise, Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 slightly edges Tensor G4 in raw performance benchmarks, though real-world differences prove negligible. OnePlus 11 lacks wireless charging entirely, a notable omission. Storage maxes at 256GB versus Pixel's 1TB option. At $999 versus $699, Pixel 9 Pro justifies its premium through imaging prowess and display excellence, making it the superior flagship despite OnePlus 11's charging and battery advantages.

Google Pixel 9 Pro
Google
Google Pixel 9 Pro
$999
8.7/10
Winner
VS
OnePlus 11
OnePlus
OnePlus 11
$699
8.2/10

Full Specifications

SpecGoogle Pixel 9 ProOnePlus 11
SoftwareAndroid 14Android 13 (OxygenOS 13)
Body
Weight199 g205 g
MaterialAluminum frame, Gorilla Glass Victus 2Aluminum frame, Gorilla Glass Victus
IP ratingIP68IP64
Dimensions152.8 x 72.0 x 8.5 mm163.1 x 74.1 x 8.5 mm
Camera
Main camera50 MP, f/1.68, OIS50 MP, f/1.8, OIS (Sony IMX890)
Front camera42 MP, f/2.216 MP, f/2.4
Video8K@30fps (Video Boost), 4K@60fps8K@24fps, 4K@120fps
Telephoto48 MP, f/2.8, 5x optical zoom32 MP, f/2.0, 2x optical zoom
Ultrawide48 MP, f/1.7, 123-degree48 MP, f/2.2, 115-degree
Memory
RAM16 GB16 GB
Storage options128 GB, 256 GB, 512 GB, 1 TB128 GB, 256 GB
Battery
Capacity4700 mAh5000 mAh
Charging27W wired100W SuperVOOC wired
Wireless charging21W (Pixel Stand)No
Display
Size6.3 inches6.7 inches
TypeLTPO OLEDLTPO3 AMOLED
Resolution2856 x 12803216 x 1440
Refresh rate1-120Hz1-120Hz
Brightness (nits)30001300
Processor
CPUOcta-core (1x3.1 GHz Cortex-X4 & 3x2.6 GHz Cortex-A720 & 4x1.92 GHz Cortex-A520)Octa-core (1x3.19 GHz Cortex-X3 & 2x2.8 GHz Cortex-A715 & 2x2.8 GHz Cortex-A710 & 3x2.0 GHz Cortex-A510)
GPUMali-G715 MC7Adreno 740
ChipsetGoogle Tensor G4Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2
Connectivity
5G
NFC
USBUSB-C 3.2USB-C 3.1
Wi-FiWi-Fi 7Wi-Fi 6E
Bluetooth5.35.3

Category Scores

Google Pixel 9 Pro
OnePlus 11
Value
8.2
8.6
Camera
9.1
8.3
Battery
7.8
8.5
Display
9.2
8.0
Performance
8.5
8.6

Pros & Cons

Google Pixel 9 Pro

Pros

  • Compact flagship size with no spec compromise
  • Identical triple camera system to the XL model
  • Bright 3000-nit LTPO display
  • Seven years of software support
  • 16 GB RAM for advanced AI features

Cons

  • Smaller 4700 mAh battery limits endurance
  • Slow 27W wired charging
  • Tensor G4 trails competitors in benchmarks
  • Premium pricing

OnePlus 11

Pros

  • Blazing 100W charging fills the battery in ~25 minutes
  • Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 flagship performance
  • Bright LTPO3 display with 1Hz adaptive refresh
  • 16 GB RAM standard on all variants
  • Hasselblad camera tuning

Cons

  • No wireless charging
  • Only IP64 rating (not IP68)
  • Alert Slider removed in some markets
  • Short software update commitment

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