Google Pixel 6A vs Google Pixel 9 Pro XL
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Key Specifications
| Processor | Google Tensor | Google Tensor G4 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.1", OLED, 60Hz | 6.8", OLED, 120Hz | ||
| Camera | 12MP+12MP/8MP (Front) | 50MP+48MP+48MP/42MP (Front) | ||
| Battery | 4410mAh, 18W | 5060mAh, 37W | ||
| RAM | 6GB | 16GB | ||
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB | ||
| Processor | Google Tensor | Google Tensor G4 | ||
| Display | 6.1", OLED, 60Hz | 6.8", OLED, 120Hz | ||
| Camera | 12MP+12MP/8MP (Front) | 50MP+48MP+48MP/42MP (Front) | ||
| Battery | 4410mAh, 18W | 5060mAh, 37W | ||
| RAM | 6GB | 16GB | ||
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB |
Top Recommendation
| Recommended For | Pocket friendly | Overall Best Pick | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Recommended For | Pocket friendly | Overall Best Pick |
General
| Colors | Chalk, Charcoal, Sage | Porcelain, Rose Quartz, Hazel, Obsidian | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launch | July 21, 2022 | August 13, 2024 | ||
| Availability | July 28, 2022 | August 22, 2024 | ||
| Launch Price | ₹43,999 | ₹1,24,999 | ||
| Colors | Chalk, Charcoal, Sage | Porcelain, Rose Quartz, Hazel, Obsidian | ||
| Launch | July 21, 2022 | August 13, 2024 | ||
| Availability | July 28, 2022 | August 22, 2024 | ||
| Launch Price | ₹43,999 | ₹1,24,999 |
Display
Winner:Google Pixel 9 Pro XL
| Type | OLED | OLED | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Refresh Rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | ||
| Features | HDR | Dolby Vision | ||
| Size | 6.1 inches | 6.8 inches | ||
| Resolution Width | 1080 pixels | 1344 pixels | ||
| Resolution Height | 2400 pixels | 2992 pixels | ||
| Resolution Ratio | 20:9 | 20:9 | ||
| Pixel Per Inch | 429 ppi | 486 ppi | ||
| Display Resolution | FHD+ | QHD+ | ||
| Peak Brightness | 3000 nits | |||
| Type | OLED | OLED | ||
| Refresh Rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | ||
| Features | HDR | Dolby Vision | ||
| Size | 6.1 inches | 6.8 inches | ||
| Resolution Width | 1080 pixels | 1344 pixels | ||
| Resolution Height | 2400 pixels | 2992 pixels | ||
| Resolution Ratio | 20:9 | 20:9 | ||
| Pixel Per Inch | 429 ppi | 486 ppi | ||
| Display Resolution | FHD+ | QHD+ | ||
| Peak Brightness | 3000 nits |
Body
Winner:Google Pixel 9 Pro XL
| Weight | 178 grams | 221 grams | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front | Gorilla Glass 3 | Gorilla Glass Victus 2 | ||
| Back | Plastic | Glass | ||
| Side | Aluminium Frame | Aluminium Frame | ||
| Build Quality | Gorilla Glass 3 | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 | ||
| Port | USB Type-C 3.1 | USB Type-C 3.2 | ||
| IP rating | IP67 (Dust and Water Resistant) | IP68 (Dust and Water Resistant) | ||
| Speaker | Stereo Speakers | Stereo Speakers | ||
| Weight | 178 grams | 221 grams | ||
| Front | Gorilla Glass 3 | Gorilla Glass Victus 2 | ||
| Back | Plastic | Glass | ||
| Side | Aluminium Frame | Aluminium Frame | ||
| Build Quality | Gorilla Glass 3 | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 | ||
| Port | USB Type-C 3.1 | USB Type-C 3.2 | ||
| IP rating | IP67 (Dust and Water Resistant) | IP68 (Dust and Water Resistant) | ||
| Speaker | Stereo Speakers | Stereo Speakers |
Processor
Winner:Google Pixel 9 Pro XL
| Chipset Brand | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chipset Name | Tensor | Tensor G4 | ||
| CPU | Octa-core | Octa-core | ||
| GPU | Mali-G78 MP20 | Mali-G715 MC7 | ||
| Chipset Brand | ||||
| Chipset Name | Tensor | Tensor G4 | ||
| CPU | Octa-core | Octa-core | ||
| GPU | Mali-G78 MP20 | Mali-G715 MC7 |
Main Camera
Winner:Google Pixel 9 Pro XL
| Camera Resolution | 12 MP | 50 MP | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Camera Type | Wide-angle | Wide-angle | ||
| Camera 2 Resolution | 12 MP | 48 MP | ||
| Camera 2 Type | Ultra-wide | Telephoto | ||
| Features | Auto-HDR, Digital Zoom, Dual LED Flash, EIS, OIS, Optical Zoom, Panorama, Pixel Shift, Portrait Mode, Slow Motion | Best Take, Dual LED Dual Tone Flash, Panorama, PDAF, Pixel Shift Auto Focus, Ultra HDR | ||
| Stabilization | Hybrid Stabilization | Hybrid Stabilization | ||
| Video | EIS, OIS | 10-bit HDR, gyro-EIS, OIS | ||
| Camera 3 Resolution | 48 MP | |||
| Camera 3 Type | Ultra-wide | |||
| Camera Resolution | 12 MP | 50 MP | ||
| Camera Type | Wide-angle | Wide-angle | ||
| Camera 2 Resolution | 12 MP | 48 MP | ||
| Camera 2 Type | Ultra-wide | Telephoto | ||
| Features | Auto-HDR, Digital Zoom, Dual LED Flash, EIS, OIS, Optical Zoom, Panorama, Pixel Shift, Portrait Mode, Slow Motion | Best Take, Dual LED Dual Tone Flash, Panorama, PDAF, Pixel Shift Auto Focus, Ultra HDR | ||
| Stabilization | Hybrid Stabilization | Hybrid Stabilization | ||
| Video | EIS, OIS | 10-bit HDR, gyro-EIS, OIS | ||
| Camera 3 Resolution | 48 MP | |||
| Camera 3 Type | Ultra-wide |
Operating System
| Software Name | Android | Android | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Software Skin | Google Android | Google Android | ||
| OS Updates(Years) | 3 year(s) | 7 year(s) | ||
| AI Features | AI Camera | AI weather summaries, Gemini Live, Pixel Screenshots, Pixel Studio | ||
| Software Name | Android | Android | ||
| Software Skin | Google Android | Google Android | ||
| OS Updates(Years) | 3 year(s) | 7 year(s) | ||
| AI Features | AI Camera | AI weather summaries, Gemini Live, Pixel Screenshots, Pixel Studio |
Selfie Camera
Winner:Google Pixel 9 Pro XL
| Front Camera Resolution | 8 MP | 42 MP | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Features | Fixed Focus | Auto-HDR, Face Unlock, Panorama | ||
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 1080p@30/60fps, gyro-EIS | ||
| Front Camera Type | Ultrawide | |||
| Front Camera Resolution | 8 MP | 42 MP | ||
| Features | Fixed Focus | Auto-HDR, Face Unlock, Panorama | ||
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 1080p@30/60fps, gyro-EIS | ||
| Front Camera Type | Ultrawide |
Battery
Winner:Google Pixel 9 Pro XL
| Capacity | 4410 mAh | 5060 mAh | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Battery Type | Lithium Polymer | Lithium Ion | ||
| Wireless Charging | true | |||
| Charging Speed | 18 W | 37 W | ||
| Capacity | 4410 mAh | 5060 mAh | ||
| Battery Type | Lithium Polymer | Lithium Ion | ||
| Wireless Charging | true | |||
| Charging Speed | 18 W | 37 W |
Memory
Winner:Tie
| Storage | 128 GB | 256 GB | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Storage type | UFS 3.1 | UFS 3.1 | ||
| RAM | 6 GB | 16 GB | ||
| RAM type | LPDDR5 | LPDDR5X | ||
| Storage | 128 GB | 256 GB | ||
| Storage type | UFS 3.1 | UFS 3.1 | ||
| RAM | 6 GB | 16 GB | ||
| RAM type | LPDDR5 | LPDDR5X |
Network
| Sim Slot | Dual SIM (nano-SIM & eSIM) | Dual SIM (nano-SIM, eSIM, dual stand-by) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Network | 5G, GSM, LTE, UMTS | 5G, EDGE, GSM, HSDPA, HSPA+, LTE, UMTS | ||
| Sim Slot | Dual SIM (nano-SIM & eSIM) | Dual SIM (nano-SIM, eSIM, dual stand-by) | ||
| Network | 5G, GSM, LTE, UMTS | 5G, EDGE, GSM, HSDPA, HSPA+, LTE, UMTS |
Connectivity
Winner:Google Pixel 9 Pro XL
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 6E 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax | Wi-Fi 7 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 5.3 | ||
| Positioning | BEIDOU, GALILEO, GLONASS, GPS, QZSS | Beidou, Galileo, GLONASS, GPS, NavIC, QZSS | ||
| NFC | Supported | Supported | ||
| Radio | - | - | ||
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 6E 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax | Wi-Fi 7 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be | ||
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 5.3 | ||
| Positioning | BEIDOU, GALILEO, GLONASS, GPS, QZSS | Beidou, Galileo, GLONASS, GPS, NavIC, QZSS | ||
| NFC | Supported | Supported | ||
| Radio | - | - |
Features
| Fingerprint Scanner | Optical (under display) | Ultrasonic (under display) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, Barometer Sensor, Compass, Gyroscope, Magnetometer Sensor, Proximity Sensor | Accelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, Barometer Sensor, Gyroscope, Magnetometer Sensor, Proximity Sensor | ||
| Fingerprint Scanner | Optical (under display) | Ultrasonic (under display) | ||
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, Barometer Sensor, Compass, Gyroscope, Magnetometer Sensor, Proximity Sensor | Accelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, Barometer Sensor, Gyroscope, Magnetometer Sensor, Proximity Sensor |
