Google Pixel 3 XL vs Google Pixel 9
Comparing 2 products
| General Overview | ||
| Device Type | Bar | Bar |
| Model | Pixel 3 XL | G2YBB, GUR25 |
| Announced | 2018, October | 2024, August |
| Released | 2018, November | 2024, August |
| Status | Available | Available |
| Design | ||
| Type | Bar | Bar |
| Dimensions | 158 x 76.7 x 7.9 mm (6.22 x 3.02 x 0.31 in) | 152.8 x 72 x 8.5 mm (6.02 x 2.83 x 0.33 in) |
| Weight | 184 g (6.49 oz) | 198 g (6.98 oz) |
| Protection | Front/back glass (Gorilla Glass 5), aluminum frame | Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus 2), glass back (Gorilla Glass Victus 2), aluminum frame |
| Colors | Clearly White, Just Black, Not Pink | Obsidian, Porcelain, Wintergreen, Peony |
| Network | ||
| 2G Network | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 CDMA2000 1xEV-DO | Yes |
| 3G Network | HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 CDMA2000 1xEV-DO | Yes |
| 4G Network | LTE band 1(2100), 2(1900), 3(1800), 4(1700/2100), 5(850), 7(2600), 8(900), 12(700), 13(700), 17(700), 18(800), 19(800), 20(800), 25(1900), 26(850), 28(700), 29(700), 32(1500), 38(2600), 39(1900), 40(2300), 41(2500), 42(3500), 46, 66(1700/2100), 71(600) | Yes |
| SIM | Nano SIM | Nano SIM |
| Dual SIM | Yes Nano-SIM card & eSIM | Nano-SIM, eSIM |
| 5G Network | - | Yes |
| Display | ||
| Display Type | OLED | OLED |
| Size | 6.3 inches, 100.3 cm2 (~82.8% screen-to-body ratio) | 6.3 inches, 94.7 cm2 (~86.1% screen-to-body ratio) |
| Resolution | 1440 x 2960 pixels | 1080 x 2424 pixels |
| Display Colors | 16M Colors | 68B colors |
| Pixel Density | 523 ppi density | 422 ppi density |
| Touch Screen | Yes | Yes |
| Display Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass 5 | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 |
| Features | Always-on display 100% DCI-P3 HDR | 120Hz, HDR10+, 1800 nits (HBM), 2700 nits (peak) |
| Media | ||
| FM Radio | No | No |
| Earphone Jack | Yes | No |
| Camera | ||
| Camera Set | Single Camera | Dual Cameras |
| Main Camera | 12.2 MP, f/1.8, 28mm (wide), 1/2.55", 1.4µm, OIS, dual pixel PDAF | 50 MP, f/1.7, 25mm (wide), 1/1.31", 1.2µm, dual pixel PDAF, single-zone Laser AF, OIS |
| Camera Video | 2160p@30fps, 1080p@30/60/120fps, 720p@240fps, 1080p@30fps (gyro-EIS) | 4K@24/30/60fps, 1080p@24/30/60/120/240fps; gyro-EIS, OIS, 10-bit HDR |
| Features | Auto-HDR, panorama | Pixel Shift, panorama, Best Take |
| Flash | Dual-LED flash | Dual-LED flash |
| Selfie Set | Dual Cameras | Single Camera |
| Selfie Camera | 8 MP, f/1.8, 28mm (wide), PDAF | 10.5 MP, f/2.2, 20mm (ultrawide), 1/3.1", 1.22µm, PDAF |
| 2nd Selfie | 8 MP, f/2.2, 19mm (ultrawide), no AF | - |
| Selfie Video | 1080p@30fps | 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60fps |
| Features | Auto-HDR | Auto-HDR, panorama |
| 2nd Camera | - | 48 MP, f/1.7, 123˚ (ultrawide), 1/2.55", dual pixel PDAF |
| Software | ||
| OS | Android 9.0 (Pie) | Android 14, up to 7 major Android upgrades |
| User Interface | Android One | - |
| Hardware | ||
| Chipset | Qualcomm SDM845 Snapdragon 845 (10 nm) | Google Tensor G4 (4 nm) |
| CPU | Octa-core (4x2.5 GHz Kryo 385 Gold & 4x1.6 GHz Kryo 385 Silver) | Hexa-core (2x + 4x) |
| GPU | Adreno 630 | - |
| RAM | 4 GB | 12 GB |
| Internal Storage | 128/64 GB | 128/256 GB |
| Card Slot | No | No |
| Sensors | Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer | Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer |
| Connectivity | ||
| Bluetooth | 5.0, A2DP, LE, aptX HD | 5.3, A2DP, LE, aptX HD |
| Wi-fi | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e/7, tri-band, Wi-Fi Direct |
| Wi-fi Hotspot | Yes | Yes |
| USB | 3.1, Type-C 1.0 reversible connector | USB Type-C 3.2 |
| GPS | Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO | GPS (L1+L5), GLONASS (G1), GALILEO (E1+E5a), QZSS (L1+L5) |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Wireless Charging | Yes | 15W wireless (w/ Pixel Stand) / 12W wireless (w/ Qi compatible charger) / Reverse wireless |
| Data | ||
| GPRS | Yes | Yes |
| EDGE | Yes | Yes |
| Speed | HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE-A (5CA) Cat16 1024/75 Mbps | HSPA, LTE (CA), 5G |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Type | Li-Poly (Lithium Polymer) | Li-Ion (Lithium Ion) |
| Capacity | 3430 mAh battery | 4700 mAh, Battery |
| Placement | Non-removable | Non-removable |
| Standby | - | - |
| Talk Time | - | - |
| Music Play | - | - |
| Fast Charging | - | Yes, 27W wired, PD3.0, PPS, 55% in 30 min (advertised) |
