Device summary
Pixel 9 Pro XL
Full specifications
| Basic information | ||
|---|---|---|
| Release year | 2025 | 2024 |
| Starting price | $1,199 | — |
| Display size | 6.8-inch | 6.8-inch |
| Dimensions | 76.6 mm × 162.8 mm × 8.5 mm | 76.6 mm × 162.8 mm × 8.5 mm |
| Weight | 232 g | 221 g |
| Front material | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 | — |
| Back material | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 | — |
| Display | ||
| Display technology | LTPO OLED | LTPO OLED |
| Resolution | 1344 × 2992 | 1344 × 2992 |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 3300 nits | 3000 nits |
| Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 |
| Performance | ||
| Chipset | Google Tensor G5 | Google Tensor G4 |
| RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| Storage | 256 GB, 512 GB, 1024 GB | 128 GB, 256 GB, 512 GB, 1024 GB |
| Cameras | ||
| Main camera | Wide · 50 MP · ƒ/1.68 · OIS | Wide · 50 MP · ƒ/1.68 |
| Ultra-wide camera | Ultra Wide · 48 MP · ƒ/1.7 | Ultra Wide · 48 MP · ƒ/1.7 |
| Telephoto camera | Telephoto · 48 MP · ƒ/2.8 · 5x Optical Zoom · OIS | Telephoto · 48 MP · ƒ/2.8 · 5x Optical Zoom |
| Front cameras | Selfie · 42 MP · ƒ/2.2 | Selfie · 42 MP · ƒ/2.2 |
| Video recording | 8K at 24/30 fps, 4K at 24/30/60 fps | — |
| Battery & charging | ||
| Wired charging | 45 W | 45 W |
| Wireless charging | 25 W | — |
| Charging standard | USB-C PPS, Qi2 | — |
| Typical capacity | 5200 mAh | 5060 mAh |
| Connectivity | ||
| Cellular | 5G, LTE | 5G, LTE |
| Wi‑Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 6 | Bluetooth 5.3 |
| USB | USB-C 3.2 | USB-C 3.2 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| eSIM | Yes | Yes |
| Satellite | Satellite SOS | — |
| Build & durability | ||
| Frame | Spacecraft-grade aluminum | — |
| Ingress protection | IP68 | IP68 |
| Basic information | ||
|---|---|---|
| Release year | 2025 | 2024 |
| Starting price | $1,199 | — |
| Display size | 6.8-inch | 6.8-inch |
| Dimensions | 76.6 mm × 162.8 mm × 8.5 mm | 76.6 mm × 162.8 mm × 8.5 mm |
| Weight | 232 g | 221 g |
| Front material | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 | — |
| Back material | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 | — |
| Display | ||
| Display technology | LTPO OLED | LTPO OLED |
| Resolution | 1344 × 2992 | 1344 × 2992 |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 3300 nits | 3000 nits |
| Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 |
| Performance | ||
| Chipset | Google Tensor G5 | Google Tensor G4 |
| RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| Storage | 256 GB, 512 GB, 1024 GB | 128 GB, 256 GB, 512 GB, 1024 GB |
| Cameras | ||
| Main camera | Wide · 50 MP · ƒ/1.68 · OIS | Wide · 50 MP · ƒ/1.68 |
| Ultra-wide camera | Ultra Wide · 48 MP · ƒ/1.7 | Ultra Wide · 48 MP · ƒ/1.7 |
| Telephoto camera | Telephoto · 48 MP · ƒ/2.8 · 5x Optical Zoom · OIS | Telephoto · 48 MP · ƒ/2.8 · 5x Optical Zoom |
| Front cameras | Selfie · 42 MP · ƒ/2.2 | Selfie · 42 MP · ƒ/2.2 |
| Video recording | 8K at 24/30 fps, 4K at 24/30/60 fps | — |
| Battery & charging | ||
| Wired charging | 45 W | 45 W |
| Wireless charging | 25 W | — |
| Charging standard | USB-C PPS, Qi2 | — |
| Typical capacity | 5200 mAh | 5060 mAh |
| Connectivity | ||
| Cellular | 5G, LTE | 5G, LTE |
| Wi‑Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 6 | Bluetooth 5.3 |
| USB | USB-C 3.2 | USB-C 3.2 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| eSIM | Yes | Yes |
| Satellite | Satellite SOS | — |
| Build & durability | ||
| Frame | Spacecraft-grade aluminum | — |
| Ingress protection | IP68 | IP68 |
Key differences
The most meaningful measured gaps in size and weight — not an overall winner.
Weight
Pixel 9 Pro XL
11 g lighter
Height
Very similar height
Width
Very similar width
Thickness
Very similar thickness
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User Experience Summary
Pixel 10 Pro XL
Strengths
- Largest battery in the lineup for confident all-day heavy use
- Coolest sustained thermals during long gaming or recording sessions
- Expansive display ideal for video, reading, and multitasking
Compromises
- Least pocket-friendly model in the lineup at 162.8 mm and 232 g
- One-handed use is impractical for most sustained tasks
- 30W charging still trails rivals despite the largest battery
Pixel 9 Pro XL
Strengths
- 5060mAh battery with clearly longer real-world and tested runtime than the Pixel 8 Pro
- Identical flagship camera system to the Pixel 9 Pro, with a notably improved 5x telephoto
- 6.8-inch 120Hz Super Actua display bright enough for confident outdoor use
Compromises
- 37W charging trails Samsung's 45W and OnePlus's 80–100W ceilings
- Sustained gaming and multitasking trail Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 rivals
- Intermittent delayed notifications reported across some Pixel Drop updates