Which one should I buy: Pixel 9, Pixel 9 Pro, or Pixel 9 Pro XL? A thorough comparison of benchmark results, battery life, and quick charging performance
There are three models in the Pixel 9 series:
Google Pixel 9
https://store.google.com/product/pixel_9
Google Pixel 9 Pro / Google Pixel 9 Pro XL - Experience cutting-edge AI on Google Pixel
https://store.google.com/product/pixel_9_pro
·table of contents
◆1: Pixel 9 series spec comparison
◆2: Compare the results of benchmark tests
◆3: Compare battery life
◆4: Compare charging speeds
◆5: Compare camera performance
◆6: Summary
◆1: Pixel 9 series spec comparison
The specs for the Pixel 9, Pixel 9 Pro, and Pixel 9 Pro XL look like this. From the specs, we can see that all three models have the same SoC, the Google Tensor G4, but even though the SoC is the same, there are some small differences. There are differences in processing performance due to differences in specifications. Also, if we look at the battery capacity, we can see that the Pixel 9 and Pixel 9 Pro have 4700mAh, and the Pixel 9 Pro XL has 5060mAh, but the actual battery life is The time varies depending on the screen size, resolution, etc. Therefore, this time we will actually conduct benchmark and battery life tests to dig into the performance differences that cannot be seen from the spec sheet.
| Model name | Pixel 9 | Pixel 9 Pro | Pixel 9 Pro XL |
|---|---|---|---|
| display | Size: 6.3 inches Aspect ratio: 20:9 Resolution 1080 x 2424 pixels Refresh rate 60~120Hz Maximum brightness 1800 nits Peak brightness 2700 nits | Size: 6.3 inches Aspect ratio: 20:9 Resolution 1280 x 2856 pixels Refresh rate 1~120Hz Maximum brightness 2000 nits Peak brightness 3000 nits | Size: 6.8 inches Aspect ratio: 20:9 Resolution 1344 x 2992 pixels Refresh rate 1~120Hz Maximum brightness 2000 nits Peak brightness 3000 nits |
| Battery capacity | 4700mAh | 5060mAh | |
| RAM capacity | 12GB | 16GB | |
| Storage capacity | 128GB/256GB | 128GB/256GB/512GB | |
| Processor | Google Tensor G4 | ||
| Rear camera | 50MP wide-angle camera 48MP ultra-wide camera | 50MP wide-angle camera 48MP ultra-wide camera 48MP telephoto camera | |
| Front camera | 10.5 megapixels | 42 megapixels | |
| OS | Android 14 | ||
| size | Height 152.8mm x Width 72mm x Thickness 8.5mm | Height 162.8mm x Width 76.6mm x Thickness 8.5mm | |
| price | From 128,900 yen | From 159,900 yen | From 177,900 yen |
◆2: Compare the results of benchmark tests
To check the processing performance of the three models, we will run the benchmark app ' AnTuTu Benchmark '.
The Pixel 9's overall score was 889,722 points, with a CPU score of 137,063 and a GPU score of 418,950 points.
The Pixel 9 Pro had an overall score of 948,010 points, a CPU score of 135,263 points, and a GPU score of 452,818 points.
The Pixel Pro XL had an overall score of 919,327 points, a CPU score of 134,038 points, and a GPU score of 449,485 points.
The benchmark scores for the three models are summarized in a table like this. The Pixel 9 Pro had the highest score.
| Model name | Pixel 9 | Pixel 9 Pro | Pixel 9 Pro XL |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 889,722 items | 948,010 items | 919,327 items |
| CPU Score | 137,063 items | 135,263 items | 134,038 items |
| GPU Score | 418,950 items | 452,818 items | 449,485 items |
| Memory Score | 164,195 items | 161,905 items | 165,601 items |
| UX Score | 169,514 items | 198,024 items | 170,203 items |
We also measured the surface temperature during the benchmark. The upper half of the Pixel 9's surface rose to a temperature of 42.2°C.
On the back side, the temperature rises near the camera bar, with the hottest spot reaching 41.4 degrees.
The surface of the Pixel 9 Pro rises to 40.3 degrees.
The back side is also 40.3 degrees.
The surface of the Pixel 9 Pro XL is 39.4 degrees.
The temperature on the back side was 39.7 degrees.
◆3: Compare battery life
To compare the battery life of the three models, we measured the time it took to play a YouTube video from 100% battery until the battery ran out.
The time was measured by setting up the camera as shown below, taking pictures every minute, and measuring the time it took for the screen to go black. Note that the volume of each device was about 50% and the brightness was about 100%. About 80% of the time, the room temperature is 25 degrees. Also, I use a Wi-Fi connection instead of a mobile line.
The Pixel 9 Pro XL ran out of power 19 hours and 9 minutes after the measurement began.
After 19 hours and 34 minutes, the Pixel 9 also turned off.
The Pixel 9 Pro ran out of power after 20 hours and 33 minutes.
Below is a table summarizing the time it takes for the battery to run out from 100%. The Pixel 9 Pro XL has a larger battery capacity than other models, but the screen size is also large, so the battery life is relatively short. It has become.
| Model name | Battery life |
|---|---|
| Pixel 9 | 19 hr 34 min |
| Pixel 9 Pro | 20 hr 33 min |
| Pixel 9 Pro XL | 19 hr 9 min |
◆4: Compare charging speeds
We connected the Pixel 9, Pixel 9 Pro, and Pixel 9 Pro XL to a charger when the battery level was at 0%, and recorded the progress of the battery level until it was fully charged. The charging adapter is ADATA's ' APD-V140AC2-BK ' which supports USB PD 3.1, and the USB cable is an E Core cable that can be purchased at 100 yen shops , 'All-purpose cable (100W PD compatible cable 1m with dedicated stand)' ' is used.
Below is a graph showing the remaining battery level every 10 minutes. The Pixel 9 and Pixel 9 Pro were fully charged in 90 minutes, and the Pixel 9 Pro XL in 80 minutes.
The results of measuring the current, voltage, and power during charging using the USB tester '
The Pixel 9 Pro's charging protocol is 'PD3.0 27W'. The power is around 24W, the same as the Pixel 9.
The charging protocol for the Pixel 9 Pro XL is 'PD3.0 36W', and the power is around 33W. Although the Pixel 9 Pro XL has a large battery capacity, it enables faster charging by increasing the input power during charging. .
◆5: Compare camera performance
The Pixel 9 has two rear cameras, while the Pixel 9 Pro and Pixel 9 Pro XL have three rear cameras. The camera performance of the Pixel 9 and Pixel 9 Pro XL has been verified in detail in the following article. To summarize, 'The performance of the wide-angle camera and the ultra-wide-angle camera are the same, so if you don't need a telephoto camera, the Pixel 9 is fine.' 'The digital zoom of the telephoto camera is quite good, so if you want to shoot a distant subject, the Pixel 9 Pro is the best choice.' Or the Pixel 9 Pro XL is definitely recommended.'
Which should you buy, the Pixel 9 or the Pixel 9 Pro XL? A thorough comparison of camera performance review - GIGAZINE
◆6: Summary
Since the Pixel 9 Pro XL has a large capacity battery, I thought that its strength would be its long battery life, but after actually testing it, I found that the battery life was actually longer. This is the shortest of the three models. In other words, the Pixel 9 Pro XL is suitable for people who simply want a smartphone with a large screen. The features of the three models can be summarized as follows.
Pixel 9: The cheapest of the three models. Recommended for those who don't need a telephoto camera.
Pixel 9 Pro: Recommended for those who need a telephoto camera. Long battery life is also good.
Pixel 9 Pro XL: Recommended for those who want a smartphone with a large screen
The Pixel 9, Pixel 9 Pro, and Pixel 9 Pro XL can be purchased at the following links.
Google Pixel 9
https://store.google.com/product/pixel_9
Google Pixel 9 Pro / Google Pixel 9 Pro XL - Experience cutting-edge AI on Google Pixel
https://store.google.com/product/pixel_9_pro
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