Google Pixel 10 vs Google Pixel 9
Verdict
The Google Pixel 10 scores higher in 3 of 6 sections (camera, performance and battery), while the Google Pixel 9 is not clearly ahead in any section; they are even on display, design & durability and connectivity & features.
The biggest difference is camera: 81 vs 64 points.
The Google Pixel 10 is the newer model, announced 12 months after the Google Pixel 9.
- Pixel 10 leads in 7 fields
- Pixel 9 leads in 4 fields
- 31 ties
42 scored fields compared
Score by section
| Section scores | Pixel 10 | Pixel 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | ||
| Performance | 79 | 70 |
| Camera | 81 | 64 |
| Battery | 71 | 68 |
| Display | 87 | 86 |
| Design & durability | 84 | 85 |
| Connectivity & features | 79 | 80 |
Full specifications
Performance
- Chipset performance index
- Pixel 10: 74/100(Better)
- Pixel 9: 62/100
- Chipset
- Pixel 10: Google Tensor G5
- Pixel 9: Google Tensor G4
- RAM (max)
- Pixel 10: 12 GB
- Pixel 9: 12 GB
- Storage (max)
- Pixel 10: 256 GB
- Pixel 9: 256 GB
- Process node
- Pixel 10: 3 nm
- Pixel 9: 4 nm
Camera
- Main camera resolution
- Pixel 10: 48 MP
- Pixel 9: 50 MP
- Main sensor size
- Pixel 10: 1/2″
- Pixel 9: 1/1.31″(Better)
- Optical stabilization (OIS)
- Pixel 10: Yes
- Pixel 9: Yes
- Ultra-wide camera
- Pixel 10: Yes
- Pixel 9: Yes
- Telephoto camera
- Pixel 10: Yes(Better)
- Pixel 9: No
- Periscope lens
- Pixel 10: No
- Pixel 9: No
- Optical zoom
- Pixel 10: 5×(Better)
- Pixel 9: No
- Video recording
- Pixel 10: 4K 60 fps
- Pixel 9: 4K 60 fps
- Front camera
- Pixel 10: 10.5 MP
- Pixel 9: 10.5 MP
- Front camera 4K video
- Pixel 10: Yes
- Pixel 9: Yes
Battery
- Battery capacity
- Pixel 10: 4970 mAh(Better)
- Pixel 9: 4700 mAh
- Battery endurance (EU label)
- Pixel 10: 49:23 h
- Pixel 9: 49:12 h
- EU label cycles
- Pixel 10: 1000
- Pixel 9: 1000
- Wired charging
- Pixel 10: 30 W(Better)
- Pixel 9: 27 W
- Wireless charging
- Pixel 10: 15 W
- Pixel 9: 15 W
- Reverse charging
- Pixel 10: Yes
- Pixel 9: Yes
- Reverse charging type
- Pixel 10: Wired
- Pixel 9: Wireless
Display
- Screen size
- Pixel 10: 6.3″
- Pixel 9: 6.3″
- Panel type
- Pixel 10: OLED
- Pixel 9: OLED
- Refresh rate
- Pixel 10: 120 Hz
- Pixel 9: 120 Hz
- Pixel density
- Pixel 10: 422 ppi
- Pixel 9: 422 ppi
- Peak brightness
- Pixel 10: 3000 nits(Better)
- Pixel 9: 2700 nits
- Resolution
- Pixel 10: 1080x2424
- Pixel 9: 1080x2424
- Screen protection
- Pixel 10: Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2
- Pixel 9: Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2
Design & durability
- Weight
- Pixel 10: 204 g
- Pixel 9: 198 g(Better)
- Thickness
- Pixel 10: 8.6 mm
- Pixel 9: 8.5 mm(Better)
- Dust & water resistance
- Pixel 10: IP68
- Pixel 9: IP68
- Back material
- Pixel 10: Glass
- Pixel 9: Glass
- Frame material
- Pixel 10: Aluminum
- Pixel 9: Aluminum
- EU repairability class
- Pixel 10: B
- Pixel 9: B
- EU drop resistance class
- Pixel 10: A
- Pixel 9: A
- EU energy class
- Pixel 10: B
- Pixel 9: A
Connectivity & features
- 5G
- Pixel 10: Yes
- Pixel 9: Yes
- Wi-Fi
- Pixel 10: Wi-Fi 6E
- Pixel 9: Wi-Fi 7(Better)
- Bluetooth
- Pixel 10: 6.0(Better)
- Pixel 9: 5.3
- USB speed
- Pixel 10: USB 3.x
- Pixel 9: USB 3.x
- USB port
- Pixel 10: USB-C 3.2
- Pixel 9: USB-C 3.2
- DisplayPort output
- Pixel 10: No
- Pixel 9: No
- NFC
- Pixel 10: Yes
- Pixel 9: Yes
- eSIM
- Pixel 10: Yes
- Pixel 9: Yes
- Ultra-wideband (UWB)
- Pixel 10: No
- Pixel 9: No
- Satellite connectivity
- Pixel 10: Yes
- Pixel 9: Yes
- Stereo speakers
- Pixel 10: Yes
- Pixel 9: Yes
- 3.5 mm headphone jack
- Pixel 10: No
- Pixel 9: No
- Fingerprint reader
- Pixel 10: Under display (ultrasonic)
- Pixel 9: Under display (ultrasonic)
- 3D face unlock
- Pixel 10: No
- Pixel 9: No
- Infrared blaster
- Pixel 10: No
- Pixel 9: No
- FM radio
- Pixel 10: No
- Pixel 9: No
- microSD slot
- Pixel 10: No
- Pixel 9: No
- Card slot
- Pixel 10: No
- Pixel 9: No
General
- Operating system
- Pixel 10: Android 16
- Pixel 9: Android 14
- OS updates (major versions)
- Pixel 10: 7
- Pixel 9: 7
- Launch price
- Pixel 10: $ 413.44
- Pixel 9: $ 395.01
- Year
- Pixel 10: 2025
- Pixel 9: 2024
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| — | Pixel 10 | Pixel 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Network | ||
| Technology | GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G | GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G |
| 2G bands | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 |
| 3G bands | HSDPA 800 / 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 | HSDPA 800 / 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 |
| 4G bands | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 25, 26, 29, 30, 30, 32, 38, 39, 40 , 41, 42, 48, 66, 71, 75 - GK2MP 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 38, 40, 41, 48, 66, 71 - GLBW0 | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 38, 40, 41, 48, 66, 71 - G2YBB 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 32, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 48, 66, 71, 75 - GUR25 |
| 5G bands | 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 14, 20, 25, 26, 28, 38, 40, 46, 71, 75, 76, 77, 78, 79 SA/NSA/Sub6 - GK2MP 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 14, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 38, 40, 41, 48, 66, 70, 71, 77, 78, 258, 260, 261 SA/NSA/Sub6/mmWave - GLBW0 | 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 14, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 38, 40, 41, 48, 66, 70, 71, 77, 78, 258, 260, 261 SA/NSA/Sub6/mmWave - G2YBB 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 14, 20, 25, 26, 28, 30, 38, 40, 41, 66, 71, 75, 76, 77, 78, 79 SA/NSA/Sub6 - GUR25 |
| Speed | HSPA, LTE (CA), 5G | HSPA, LTE, 5G |
| Launch | ||
| Announced | 2025, August 20 | 2024, August 13 |
| Status | Available. Released 2025, August 28 | Available. Released 2024, August 22 |
| Body | ||
| Dimensions | 152.8 x 72 x 8.6 mm (6.02 x 2.83 x 0.34 in) | 152.8 x 72 x 8.5 mm (6.02 x 2.83 x 0.33 in) |
| Weight | 204 g (7.20 oz) | 198 g (6.98 oz) |
| Build | Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus 2), glass back (Gorilla Glass Victus 2), aluminum frame | Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus 2), glass back (Gorilla Glass Victus 2), aluminum frame |
| SIM | · Nano-SIM + eSIM · eSIM + eSIM (8 or more, max 2 at a time; USA) IP68 dust tight and water resistant (immersible up to 1.5m for 30 min) | Nano-SIM + eSIM IP68 dust tight and water resistant (immersible up to 1.5m for 30 min) |
| Display | ||
| Type | OLED, 120Hz, HDR10+, 2000 nits (HBM), 3000 nits (peak) | OLED, 120Hz, HDR10+, 1800 nits (HBM), 2700 nits (peak) |
| Size | 6.3 inches, 94.7 cm2 (~86.1% screen-to-body ratio) | 6.3 inches, 94.7 cm2 (~86.1% screen-to-body ratio) |
| Resolution | 1080 x 2424 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~422 ppi density) | 1080 x 2424 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~422 ppi density) |
| Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 |
| Platform | ||
| OS | Android 16, upgradable to Android 17, up to 7 major OS updates | Android 14, upgradable to Android 17, up to 7 major OS updates |
| Chipset | Google Tensor G5 (3 nm) | Google Tensor G4 (4 nm) |
| CPU | Octa-core (1x3.78 GHz Cortex-X4 & 5x3.05 GHz Cortex-A725 & 2x2.25 GHz Cortex-A520) | Octa-core (1x3.1 GHz Cortex-X4 & 3x2.6 GHz Cortex-A720 & 4x1.92 GHz Cortex-A520) |
| GPU | PowerVR DXT-48-1536 | Mali-G715 MC7 |
| Memory | ||
| Card slot | No | No |
| Internal | 128GB 12GB RAM, 256GB 12GB RAM UFS 3.1 - 128GB UFS 4.0 - 256GB | 128GB 12GB RAM, 256GB 12GB RAM UFS 3.1 |
| Main Camera | ||
| Triple | 48 MP, f/1.7, 25mm (wide), 1/2.0", 0.8µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS 10.8 MP, f/3.1, 112mm (telephoto), 1/3.2", dual pixel PDAF, OIS, 5x optical zoom 13 MP, f/2.2, 120˚ (ultrawide), 1/3.1", PDAF | – |
| Features | Multi-zone Laser AF, LED flash, Pixel Shift, Ultra-HDR, panorama, Best Take | Single-zone Laser AF, LED flash, Pixel Shift, Ultra-HDR, panorama, Best Take |
| Video | 4K@24/30/60fps, 1080p@24/30/60/120/240fps; gyro-EIS, OIS, 10-bit HDR | 4K@24/30/60fps, 1080p@24/30/60/120/240fps; gyro-EIS, OIS, 10-bit HDR |
| Dual | – | 50 MP, f/1.7, 25mm (wide), 1/1.31", 1.2µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS 48 MP, f/1.7, 123˚ (ultrawide), 1/2.55", dual pixel PDAF |
| Selfie camera | ||
| Single | 10.5 MP, f/2.2, 95˚, 20mm (ultrawide), 1/3.1", 1.22µm, PDAF | 10.5 MP, f/2.2, 20mm (ultrawide), 1/3.1", 1.22µm, PDAF |
| Features | HDR, panorama | HDR, panorama |
| Video | 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60fps | 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60fps |
| Sound | ||
| Loudspeaker | Yes, with stereo speakers | Yes, with stereo speakers |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |
| Comms | ||
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e, tri-band | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e/7, tri-band |
| Bluetooth | 6.0, A2DP, LE, aptX HD | 5.3, A2DP, LE, aptX HD |
| Positioning | GPS (L1+L5), GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS, NavIC | GPS (L1+L5), GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS, NavIC |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Radio | No | No |
| USB | USB Type-C 3.2 | USB Type-C 3.2 |
| Features | ||
| Sensors | Fingerprint (under display, ultrasonic), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer Satellite SOS service | Fingerprint (under display, ultrasonic), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer Satellite SOS service |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Li-Ion 4970 mAh | Li-Ion 4700 mAh |
| Charging | 30W wired, PD3.0, PPS, 55% in 30 minutes 15W wireless (magnetic), Qi2 Reverse wired Bypass charging | 27W wired, PD3.0, PPS, 55% in 30 min 15W wireless (w/ Pixel Stand) 12W wireless (w/ Qi compatible charger) Reverse wireless Bypass charging |
| Misc | ||
| Colors | Indigo, Frost, Lemongrass, Obsidian | Obsidian, Porcelain, Wintergreen, Peony |
| Models | GK2MP, GLBW0, GL066 | G2YBB, GUR25, G1B60 |
| SAR | 1.18 W/kg (head) 0.99 W/kg (body) | – |
| SAR EU | 0.99 W/kg (head) 1.39 W/kg (body) | 0.99 W/kg (head) 1.40 W/kg (body) |
| Price | $ 413.44 / € 519.00 / £ 459.95 / ₹ 69,900 | $ 395.01 / € 425.59 / £ 320.00 |
| EU LABEL | ||
| Energy | Class B | Class A |
| Battery | 49:23h endurance, 1000 cycles | 49:12h endurance, 1000 cycles |
| Free fall | Class A (270 falls) | Class A (270 falls) |
| Repairability | Class B | Class B |