Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold vs Google Pixel 9 Pro XL
Verdict
The Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold is not clearly ahead in any section, while the Google Pixel 9 Pro XL leads in battery, camera and display; they are even on performance, design & durability and connectivity & features.
The biggest difference is battery: 48 vs 76 points.
- Pixel 9 Pro Fold leads in 1 field
- Pixel 9 Pro XL leads in 11 fields
- 27 ties
39 scored fields compared
Score by section
| Section scores | Pixel 9 Pro Fold | Pixel 9 Pro XL |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | ||
| Performance | 72 | 72 |
| Camera | 81 | 97 |
| Battery | 48 | 76 |
| Display | 89 | 96 |
| Design & durability | 80 | 81 |
| Connectivity & features | 82 | 84 |
Full specifications
Performance
- Chipset performance index
- Pixel 9 Pro Fold: 62/100
- Pixel 9 Pro XL: 62/100
- Chipset
- Pixel 9 Pro Fold: Google Tensor G4
- Pixel 9 Pro XL: Google Tensor G4
- RAM (max)
- Pixel 9 Pro Fold: 16 GB
- Pixel 9 Pro XL: 16 GB
- Storage (max)
- Pixel 9 Pro Fold: 512 GB
- Pixel 9 Pro XL: 1 TB
- Process node
- Pixel 9 Pro Fold: 4 nm
- Pixel 9 Pro XL: 4 nm
Camera
- Main camera resolution
- Pixel 9 Pro Fold: 48 MP
- Pixel 9 Pro XL: 50 MP
- Main sensor size
- Pixel 9 Pro Fold: 1/2″
- Pixel 9 Pro XL: 1/1.31″(Better)
- Optical stabilization (OIS)
- Pixel 9 Pro Fold: Yes
- Pixel 9 Pro XL: Yes
- Ultra-wide camera
- Pixel 9 Pro Fold: Yes
- Pixel 9 Pro XL: Yes
- Telephoto camera
- Pixel 9 Pro Fold: Yes
- Pixel 9 Pro XL: Yes
- Periscope lens
- Pixel 9 Pro Fold: No
- Pixel 9 Pro XL: Yes
- Optical zoom
- Pixel 9 Pro Fold: 5×
- Pixel 9 Pro XL: 5×
- Video recording
- Pixel 9 Pro Fold: 4K 60 fps
- Pixel 9 Pro XL: 8K(Better)
- Front camera
- Pixel 9 Pro Fold: 10 MP
- Pixel 9 Pro XL: 42 MP(Better)
- Front camera 4K video
- Pixel 9 Pro Fold: Yes
- Pixel 9 Pro XL: Yes
Battery
- Battery capacity
- Pixel 9 Pro Fold: 4650 mAh
- Pixel 9 Pro XL: 5060 mAh(Better)
- Battery endurance (EU label)
- Pixel 9 Pro Fold: Unknown
- Pixel 9 Pro XL: 49:30 h
- EU label cycles
- Pixel 9 Pro Fold: Unknown
- Pixel 9 Pro XL: 1000
- Wired charging
- Pixel 9 Pro Fold: 21 W
- Pixel 9 Pro XL: 37 W(Better)
- Wireless charging
- Pixel 9 Pro Fold: 7.5 W
- Pixel 9 Pro XL: 23 W(Better)
- Reverse charging
- Pixel 9 Pro Fold: No
- Pixel 9 Pro XL: Yes(Better)
- Reverse charging type
- Pixel 9 Pro Fold: No
- Pixel 9 Pro XL: Wireless
Display
- Screen size
- Pixel 9 Pro Fold: 8″
- Pixel 9 Pro XL: 6.8″
- Panel type
- Pixel 9 Pro Fold: LTPO OLED
- Pixel 9 Pro XL: LTPO OLED
- Refresh rate
- Pixel 9 Pro Fold: 120 Hz
- Pixel 9 Pro XL: 120 Hz
- Pixel density
- Pixel 9 Pro Fold: 373 ppi
- Pixel 9 Pro XL: 486 ppi(Better)
- Peak brightness
- Pixel 9 Pro Fold: 2700 nits
- Pixel 9 Pro XL: 3000 nits(Better)
- Resolution
- Pixel 9 Pro Fold: 2076x2152
- Pixel 9 Pro XL: 1344x2992
- Screen protection
- Pixel 9 Pro Fold: Gorilla Glass Victus 2
- Pixel 9 Pro XL: Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2
Design & durability
- Weight
- Pixel 9 Pro Fold: 257 g
- Pixel 9 Pro XL: 221 g(Better)
- Thickness
- Pixel 9 Pro Fold: 5.1 mm(Better)
- Pixel 9 Pro XL: 8.5 mm
- Dust & water resistance
- Pixel 9 Pro Fold: IP68
- Pixel 9 Pro XL: IP68
- Back material
- Pixel 9 Pro Fold: Glass
- Pixel 9 Pro XL: Glass
- Frame material
- Pixel 9 Pro Fold: Aluminum
- Pixel 9 Pro XL: Aluminum
- EU repairability class
- Pixel 9 Pro Fold: Unknown
- Pixel 9 Pro XL: C
- EU drop resistance class
- Pixel 9 Pro Fold: Unknown
- Pixel 9 Pro XL: A
- EU energy class
- Pixel 9 Pro Fold: Unknown
- Pixel 9 Pro XL: B
Connectivity & features
- 5G
- Pixel 9 Pro Fold: Yes
- Pixel 9 Pro XL: Yes
- Wi-Fi
- Pixel 9 Pro Fold: Wi-Fi 7
- Pixel 9 Pro XL: Wi-Fi 7
- Bluetooth
- Pixel 9 Pro Fold: 5.3
- Pixel 9 Pro XL: 5.3
- USB speed
- Pixel 9 Pro Fold: USB 3.x
- Pixel 9 Pro XL: USB 3.x
- USB port
- Pixel 9 Pro Fold: USB-C 3.2
- Pixel 9 Pro XL: USB-C 3.2
- DisplayPort output
- Pixel 9 Pro Fold: No
- Pixel 9 Pro XL: No
- NFC
- Pixel 9 Pro Fold: Yes
- Pixel 9 Pro XL: Yes
- eSIM
- Pixel 9 Pro Fold: Yes
- Pixel 9 Pro XL: Yes
- Ultra-wideband (UWB)
- Pixel 9 Pro Fold: Yes
- Pixel 9 Pro XL: Yes
- Satellite connectivity
- Pixel 9 Pro Fold: Yes
- Pixel 9 Pro XL: Yes
- Stereo speakers
- Pixel 9 Pro Fold: Yes
- Pixel 9 Pro XL: Yes
- 3.5 mm headphone jack
- Pixel 9 Pro Fold: No
- Pixel 9 Pro XL: No
- Fingerprint reader
- Pixel 9 Pro Fold: Side-mounted
- Pixel 9 Pro XL: Under display (ultrasonic)(Better)
- 3D face unlock
- Pixel 9 Pro Fold: No
- Pixel 9 Pro XL: No
- Infrared blaster
- Pixel 9 Pro Fold: No
- Pixel 9 Pro XL: No
- FM radio
- Pixel 9 Pro Fold: No
- Pixel 9 Pro XL: No
- microSD slot
- Pixel 9 Pro Fold: No
- Pixel 9 Pro XL: No
- Card slot
- Pixel 9 Pro Fold: No
- Pixel 9 Pro XL: No
General
- Operating system
- Pixel 9 Pro Fold: Android 14
- Pixel 9 Pro XL: Android 14
- OS updates (major versions)
- Pixel 9 Pro Fold: 7
- Pixel 9 Pro XL: 7
- Launch price
- Pixel 9 Pro Fold: $ 759.00
- Pixel 9 Pro XL: $ 449.00
- Year
- Pixel 9 Pro Fold: 2024
- Pixel 9 Pro XL: 2024
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| — | Pixel 9 Pro Fold | Pixel 9 Pro XL |
|---|---|---|
| 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, 28, 29, 30, 32, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 46, 48, 66, 71 | 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 - GGX8B 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 - GZC4K |
| 5G bands | 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 14, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 38, 40, 41, 48, 66, 70, 71, 75, 76, 77, 78, 79, 257, 258, 260, 261 SA/NSA/Sub6/mmWave | 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 - GGX8B 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 - GZC4K |
| Speed | HSPA, LTE, 5G | HSPA, LTE, 5G |
| Launch | ||
| Announced | 2024, August 13 | 2024, August 13 |
| Status | Available. Released 2024, September 04 | Available. Released 2024, August 22 |
| Body | ||
| Dimensions | Unfolded: 155.2 x 150.2 x 5.1 mm Folded: 155.2 x 77.1 x 10.5 mm | 162.8 x 76.6 x 8.5 mm (6.41 x 3.02 x 0.33 in) |
| Weight | 257 g (9.07 oz) | 221 g (7.80 oz) |
| Build | Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus 2) (folded), plastic front (unfolded), 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 IPX8 water resistant | Nano-SIM + eSIM IP68 dust tight and water resistant (immersible up to 1.5m for 30 min) |
| Display | ||
| Type | Foldable LTPO OLED, 120Hz, HDR10+, 1600 nits (HBM), 2700 nits (peak) | LTPO OLED, 120Hz, HDR10+, 2000 nits (HBM), 3000 nits (peak) |
| Size | 8.0 inches, 207.4 cm2 (~89.0% screen-to-body ratio) | 6.8 inches, 109.7 cm2 (~88.0% screen-to-body ratio) |
| Resolution | 2076 x 2152 pixels, 1:1 ratio (~373 ppi density) Cover display: OLED, 120Hz, HDR, Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 6.3 inches, 1080 x 2424 pixels, 20:9 ratio, 422 ppi 1800 nits (HBM), 2700 nits (peak) | 1344 x 2992 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~486 ppi density) |
| Protection | – | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 |
| Platform | ||
| OS | Android 14, 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 G4 (4 nm) | Google Tensor G4 (4 nm) |
| CPU | Octa-core (1x3.1 GHz Cortex-X4 & 3x2.6 GHz Cortex-A720 & 4x1.92 GHz Cortex-A520) | Octa-core (1x3.1 GHz Cortex-X4 & 3x2.6 GHz Cortex-A720 & 4x1.92 GHz Cortex-A520) |
| GPU | Mali-G715 MC7 | Mali-G715 MC7 |
| Memory | ||
| Card slot | No | No |
| Internal | 256GB 16GB RAM, 512GB 16GB RAM UFS 3.1 | 128GB 16GB RAM, 256GB 16GB RAM, 512GB 16GB RAM, 1TB 16GB 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 10.5 MP, f/2.2, 127˚ (ultrawide), 1/3.4", PDAF | 50 MP, f/1.7, 25mm (wide), 1/1.31", 1.2µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS 48 MP, f/2.8, 113mm (periscope telephoto), 1/2.55", dual pixel PDAF, OIS, 5x optical zoom 48 MP, f/1.7, 123˚ (ultrawide), 1/2.55", dual pixel PDAF, |
| Features | Multi-zone Laser AF, LED flash, Pixel Shift, Ultra-HDR, panorama, Best Take, Zoom Enhance | Multi-zone Laser AF, LED flash, Pixel Shift, Ultra-HDR, panorama, Best Take, Zoom Enhance |
| Video | 4K@24/30/60fps, 1080p@24/30/60/120/240fps, 10-bit HDR, gyro-EIS, OIS | 8K@30fps (via cloud-based upscaling), 4K@24/30/60fps, 1080p@24/30/60/120/240fps; gyro-EIS, OIS, 10-bit HDR |
| Selfie camera | ||
| Single | 10 MP, f/2.2, 23mm (wide), 1/3.94", PDAF Cover camera: 10 MP, f/2.2, 23mm (wide), 1/3.94", PDAF | 42 MP, f/2.2, 17mm (ultrawide), 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/7, tri-band | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e/7, tri-band |
| Bluetooth | 5.3, 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 (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer Ultra Wideband (UWB) support Satellite SOS service | Fingerprint (under display, ultrasonic), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer, thermometer (skin temperature) Ultra Wideband (UWB) support Satellite SOS service |
| Battery | ||
| Type | 4650 mAh | Li-Ion 5060 mAh |
| Charging | 21W wired 7.5W wireless Bypass charging | 37W wired, PD3.0, PPS, 70% in 30 min 23W wireless (w/ Pixel Stand) 12W wireless (w/ Qi compatible charger) Reverse wireless Bypass charging |
| Misc | ||
| Colors | Obsidian, Porcelain | Porcelain, Rose Quartz, Hazel, Obsidian |
| Models | GGH2X, GC15S | GGX8B, GZC4K, GQ57S |
| SAR EU | 0.98 W/kg (head) 1.39 W/kg (body) | 0.99 W/kg (head) 1.40 W/kg (body) |
| Price | $ 759.00 / € 769.00 / £ 549.99 | $ 449.00 / € 540.90 / £ 399.99 |
| EU LABEL | ||
| Energy | – | Class B |
| Battery | – | 49:30h endurance, 1000 cycles |
| Free fall | – | Class A (270 falls) |
| Repairability | – | Class C |