Google Pixel 9 Pro vs Google Pixel 9 Pro XL

Our verdict: Looking at total contract cost, the Google Pixel 9 Pro is £44.99 less expensive than the Google Pixel 9 Pro XL. That said, neither phone sweeps the display: the Google Pixel 9 Pro XL is bigger at 6.8" while the Google Pixel 9 Pro is sharper at 497 PPI. Prefer to own outright? The Google Pixel 9 Pro XL starts from just £358.00. If storage matters, the Google Pixel 9 Pro XL has the edge with 4 options.

Screen
6.3" 6.8"
Display
LTPO AMOLED LTPO AMOLED
Resolution
1280 x 2856 1280 x 2856
Pixels Per Inch
497 460
Rear Camera
50 Megapixels 50 Megapixels
Front Camera
42 Megapixels 42 Megapixels
Chipset
Google Tensor G4 (4nm) Google Tensor G4 (4nm)
Storage
128GB, 256GB, 512GB 128GB, 256GB, 512GB, 1TB
OS
Android 14 Android 14
SIM Type
nano-SIM and e-SIM nano-SIM and e-SIM
Connectivity
Up to 5G Up to 5G
Wi-Fi
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e/7 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e/7
Bluetooth
5.3, A2DP, LE, aptX HD 5.3, A2DP, LE, aptX HD
Dimensions
152.8 x 72 x 8.5 mm 152.8 x 72 x 8.5 mm
Weight
199 grams 199 grams
Water Resistance
IP68 - Dust and water resistant over 1.5 meter and 30 minutes IP68 - Dust and water resistant over 1.5 meter and 30 minutes
Contracts
£67.33/mo (£30.00 upfront) £71.08/mo (£30.00 upfront)
SIM-free
£374.99 £358.00
Google Pixel 9 Pro Google Pixel 9 Pro Google Pixel 9 Pro XL Google Pixel 9 Pro XL
Screen 6.3" 6.8"
Display LTPO AMOLED LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 1280 x 2856 1280 x 2856
Pixels Per Inch 497 460
Rear Camera 50 Megapixels 50 Megapixels
Front Camera 42 Megapixels 42 Megapixels
Chipset Google Tensor G4 (4nm) Google Tensor G4 (4nm)
Storage 128GB, 256GB, 512GB 128GB, 256GB, 512GB, 1TB
OS Android 14 Android 14
SIM Type nano-SIM and e-SIM nano-SIM and e-SIM
Connectivity Up to 5G Up to 5G
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e/7 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e/7
Bluetooth 5.3, A2DP, LE, aptX HD 5.3, A2DP, LE, aptX HD
Dimensions 152.8 x 72 x 8.5 mm 152.8 x 72 x 8.5 mm
Weight 199 grams 199 grams
Water Resistance IP68 - Dust and water resistant over 1.5 meter and 30 minutes IP68 - Dust and water resistant over 1.5 meter and 30 minutes
Contracts £67.33/mo
£30.00 upfront
£71.08/mo
£30.00 upfront
SIM-free £374.99 £358.00
Deals Deals

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Google Pixel 9 Pro or Google Pixel 9 Pro XL cheaper on contract?

Based on total cost of ownership, the Google Pixel 9 Pro is cheaper on contract at £838.84 over the life of the deal from £67.33 per month with £30.00 upfront.

Which has the better screen, the Google Pixel 9 Pro or Google Pixel 9 Pro XL?

The Google Pixel 9 Pro XL has the bigger screen at 6.8" compared to the Google Pixel 9 Pro's 6.3", the Google Pixel 9 Pro has the sharper display at 497 pixels per inch versus 460, and both use LTPO AMOLED panels.

Which has the better camera, the Google Pixel 9 Pro or Google Pixel 9 Pro XL?

The Google Pixel 9 Pro features a 50 Megapixels rear camera, while the Google Pixel 9 Pro XL has a 50 Megapixels rear camera. Both devices also have front-facing cameras for selfies and video calls.

Which is cheaper to buy SIM-free, the Google Pixel 9 Pro or Google Pixel 9 Pro XL?

The Google Pixel 9 Pro XL is cheaper SIM-free, starting from £358.00.

What storage options are available for the Google Pixel 9 Pro and Google Pixel 9 Pro XL?

The Google Pixel 9 Pro is available in 128GB, 256GB, 512GB, while the Google Pixel 9 Pro XL comes in 128GB, 256GB, 512GB, 1TB.

What processors do the Google Pixel 9 Pro and Google Pixel 9 Pro XL use?

The Google Pixel 9 Pro is powered by the Google Tensor G4 (4nm), while the Google Pixel 9 Pro XL uses the Google Tensor G4 (4nm).

Which is easier to carry and hold, the Google Pixel 9 Pro or Google Pixel 9 Pro XL?

They weigh about the same (199 grams vs 199 grams), both are similar in overall footprint.

Which is more water resistant, the Google Pixel 9 Pro or Google Pixel 9 Pro XL?

Both phones share the same water resistance rating of IP68 - Dust and water resistant over 1.5 meter and 30 minutes.

What operating system do the Google Pixel 9 Pro and Google Pixel 9 Pro XL run?

Both phones run Android 14.