Google Pixel 9 Pro vs. Pixel 9 Pro XL
Looking for new Pixels this year? Well, for better or worse, this year's lineup is as big as it gets. You have a choice between four Pixel 9 phones. But if you've narrowed down your choice to just the Google Pixel 9 Pro and the Google Pixel 9 Pro XL, we've got you covered as we'll be putting them head-to-head in this comparison based on our extensive review findings.
We can definitely see how this one makes a really hard choice. The two devices are seemingly almost identical, except for size. Even the price tags of both are very close - there is a 100 bucks gap, according to Google's official store or sometimes less than 50 if you are shopping at a third-party reseller. And maybe that's the point. The only sizeable difference is the size, pun intended. But we investigate deeper in case there's something the specs sheets can't tell.
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For starters, you can compare the complete specs sheets or directly continue with our editor's assessment in the following text.
Size comparison
The most significant difference between the Pixel 9 Pro and 9 Pro XL is the size. Google tried to match the two phone's features and distinguish them only by size. So it's pretty apparent here - get the Pixel 9 Pro if you are looking for a compact flagship, or take the 9 Pro XL if you are fond of the big-screen experience
There's no difference in the build or design either, but expectedly, the 9 Pro is slightly lighter too.
Display comparison
Both devices feature excellent displays, one of the best we've seen. According to our tests, they offer more than 2,300 nits of brightness and support all the needed features. Dolby Vision video support is practically the only omission here and it's hardly a biggie.
This leaves the screen diagonal as the only measurable difference. The jump from 6.3" to 6.8" is quite noticeable.