Google Pixel 9 Pro and Pixel 9 Pro XL have been compared with Pixel 8 Pro in terms of design, display, camera, performance, charging, battery, software and features, price and availability.
Pixel 9 Pro is smaller than Pixel 8 Pro, but it has a higher memory capacity of 16GB. Pixel 9 and Pixel 9 Pro both come with 4,700 mAh batteries, while Pixel 8 has a 4,575 mAh battery.
Pixel 9 series features Super Actua displays with up to 3,000 nits peak brightness and 2,000 nits HDR brightness for better colors.
Rear cameras of Pixel 9 Pro and Pixel 9 Pro XL are similar to Pixel 8 Pro, but the front-facing camera has been upgraded with a 42MP camera and a 103-degree field of view.
Pixel 9 Pro and Pixel 9 Pro XL are powered by the Tensor G4 chipset to deliver improved performance and be optimized for Google’s AI features.
Wireless charging on Pixel 9 Pro supports up to 21W with a Pixel Stand 2 and its wired charging speed is 27W.
Pixel 8 Pro introduced several AI features like Magic Editor, Best Take mode, Audio Magic Eraser. Pixel 9 series expanded the AI capabilities with Gemini allowing interaction through images, audio, text, and speech.
Pixel 9 Pro and Pixel 9 Pro XL starts at $999 and $1,099 respectively with 128GB storage capacity.
Pixel 9 Pro and Pixel 9 Pro XL will ship with Android 14 and Android 15 updates later in the year with seven years of software and security updates.
Pixel 9 Pro XL offers better wireless charging speeds, reaching up to 37W with the 45W charging brick.