Google Pixel 6 Pro (G8V0U 128GB) vs Google Pixel 9 (GUR25 256GB)

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Side by side comparison between Google Pixel 6 Pro vs Google Pixel 9 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

5/24/2025 9:19 AM, updated: 6/6/2025 6:34 PM

Compare Google Pixel 9 X Google Pixel 6 Pro (G8V0U 128GB) 12Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.7"
AMOLED

1440x3120

50
MP

11.1mp

12GB
RAM

Octa-core

5003
mAh

(Non removable)

10Points Google Pixel 9 (GUR25 256GB) Compare Google Pixel 6 Pro X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.3"
OLED

1080x2424

50
MP

10.5mp

12GB
RAM

Octa-core

4700
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Google Pixel 6 Pro (G8V0U 128GB)

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12 Advantages Google Pixel 6 Pro (G8V0U 128GB)	vs	10 Advantages Google Pixel 9 (GUR25 256GB)
+1440x3120 pixels72% Higher resolution screen	vs	1080x2424 pixels
+513 PPI22% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	421 PPI
+6.7"6% Larger screen	vs	6.3"
+(triple camera) 50MP + 48MP + 12MP12% Higher resolution main camera	vs	(dual camera) 50MP + 48MP
+Dual-LED flashAdvantage The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light	vs	LED flash
+Digital and optical zoomAdvantage The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures	vs	Only digital zoom
+(front) 11.1MP5% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 10.5MP
+5G mmWaveAdvantage The 5G mmWave network is newer and faster	vs	5G Sub6
+(5G mmWave) 5000 Mbps67% Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(5G Sub6) 3000 Mbps
+UWB (Ultra Wideband)Advantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+5003 mAh6% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	4700 mAh
+30W11% More power (watts) to charge the battery faster. Sometimes, the charger that comes with the device doesn't have the same power supported by the device. Check before you buy it.	vs	27W
2.8GHz 64bit Octa-core (5nm)	vs	+3.1GHz 64bit Octa-core (4nm)22% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
12GB LPDDR5	vs	+12GB LPDDR5XAdvantage This RAM type is better and more efficient.
128GB (103GB available)	vs	+256GB (220GB available)114% More internal storage for applications and files
210 grams (7.35 ounces)	vs	+198 grams (6.93 ounces)6% Lighter
8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)	vs	+8.5 millimeters (0.33 inches)5% Thinner
f/1.9 (aperture)	vs	+f/1.7 (aperture)12% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
Not supported	vs	+Face unlock 2DAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6E/6]	vs	+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be [wifi7/6E/6]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be [wifi7/6E/6] is newer and faster
5.2 + A2DP/LE	vs	+5.3 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.3 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go	vs	+USB 3.2 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoAdvantage Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.

38 Common items in both devices

UFS 3.1

Aluminum frame, glass front/back

AMOLED / OLED

HDR10+

120Hz

16 million

LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus / PDAF: phase detection autofocus on both cameras

+31 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Google Pixel 6 Pro (G8V0U 128GB)	Google Pixel 9 (GUR25 256GB)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Pixel 6 Pro (G8V0U 128GB)	Pixel 9 (GUR25 256GB)
Other model names	Pixel 6 Pro G8V0U (5G UW-Ultra Wideband)	Google Pixel 9 GUR25
Country or region available	Australia, USA	(Global, International)
Brand	Google	Google
Release date	10/28/2021, Announced: 10/19/2021	8/22/2024, Announced: 8/13/2024
Depth	8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)	8.5 millimeters (0.33 inches)
Size (width x height)	75.9 x 163.9 millimeters (2.99 x 6.45 in)	72 x 152.8 millimeters (2.83 x 6.02 in)
Weight	210 grams (7.35 ounces)	198 grams (6.93 ounces)
Build, materials	Aluminum frame, glass front/back Back: Gorilla Glass Victus	Aluminum frame, glass front/back Back: Gorilla Glass Victus 2
Protection against water and others	IP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistant	IP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistant
📲 Display
	Google Pixel 6 Pro (G8V0U 128GB)	Google Pixel 9 (GUR25 256GB)
Display type	AMOLED	OLED
Screen size	6.7" inches	6.3" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~88.6% (screen-to-body ratio)	~86.5% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1440x3120 pixels (19.5:9)	1080x2424 pixels (20:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	513 PPI	421 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass Victus	Gorilla Glass Victus 2
Refresh rate	120Hz	120Hz
Display features	HDR10+ Always-On Display	2700nits[peak] HDR10+ Always-On Display
🤖 Operating System
	Google Pixel 6 Pro (G8V0U 128GB)	Google Pixel 9 (GUR25 256GB)
System version	Android 12	Android 14
Firmware update	Android 16	Android 16
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Google Pixel 6 Pro (G8V0U 128GB)	Google Pixel 9 (GUR25 256GB)
Chipset	64bit: Google Tensor (5nm)	64bit: Google Tensor G4 (4nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 3 processors: 2x 2.8GHz ARM Cortex-X1 (Dual-core) 2x 2.25GHz ARM Cortex-A78 (Dual-core) 4x 1.8GHz ARM Cortex-A55 (Quad-core)	Octa-core, 3 processors: 1x 3.1GHz ARM Cortex-X4 (Single-core) 3x 2.6GHz ARM Cortex-A720 (Triple-core) 4x 1.92GHz ARM Cortex-A520 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	ARM Mali-G78 MP20 (848MHz)	ARM Mali-G715 MP7 (940MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	AnTuTu: 585485 (v8), 719815 (v9) Geekbench: 2831 (v5.1) GFXBench: 39 fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)	AnTuTu: 1224019 (v10) Geekbench: 4489 (v6)
💽 Memory and storage
	Google Pixel 6 Pro (G8V0U 128GB)	Google Pixel 9 (GUR25 256GB)
RAM memory	12GB LPDDR5	12GB LPDDR5X
Internal storage	128GB (103GB available) UFS 3.1	256GB (220GB available) UFS 3.1
External storage	Not supported	Not supported
📶 Mobile networks
	Google Pixel 6 Pro (G8V0U 128GB)	Google Pixel 9 (GUR25 256GB)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) + e-SIM	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) + e-SIM
Maximum Download / Upload	5000/1024 Mbps	3000/1024 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G, 5G	2G, 3G, 4G, 5G
Frequency, bands	Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz band	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G network	CDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100	UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat24 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 32, 66, 71) TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 46, 48) VoLTE	LTE Cat24 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 32, 66, 71, 75) TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 48) VoLTE
Primary 5G network	SA/NSA/Sub6 (1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 14, 20, 25, 28, 30, 38, 40, 41, 48, 66, 71, 77, 78) mmWave (257, 258, 260, 261)	SA/NSA/Sub6 (1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 14, 20, 25, 26, 28, 30, 38, 40, 41, 66, 71, 75, 76, 77, 78, 79)
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6, mmWave	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6
Secondary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100	UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100
Secondary 4G network	LTE Cat24 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 32, 66, 71) TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 46, 48) VoLTE	LTE Cat24 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 32, 66, 71, 75) TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 48) VoLTE
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6, mmWave	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6
📷 Camera
	Google Pixel 6 Pro (G8V0U 128GB)	Google Pixel 9 (GUR25 256GB)
Back camera (main camera)	(triple camera) 50 megapixels 48MP telephoto f/3.5104mm1/2"0.8µmPDAFOIS4x-optical-zoom 12MP ultrawide f/2.217mm114°1.25µm	(dual camera) 50 megapixels 48MP ultrawide f/1.7123°1/2.55"PDAF
Main camera resolution	8160x6120 pixels	8160x6120 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 60 fps	4K UHD (3840x2160) 60 fps
Flash	Dual-LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/1.9 (aperture)	f/1.7 (aperture)
Focal length	25mm (lens)	25mm (lens)
Sensor size	1/1.31" inches	1/1.31" inches
Pixel size	1.2µm pixel	1.2µm pixel
Autofocus	LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus on both cameras
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	OIS: Optical stabilization	OIS: Optical stabilization
Zoom	Digital and optical zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Supported	Supported
HDR	HDR photo/video on both cameras	HDR photo/video and HDR photo on front camera
Camera extras	4K@30/60fps 1080p@30/60fps 1080p@120/240fps (slow motion)	4K@24/30/60fps 1080p@24/30/60/120/240fps 10-bit HDR
📸 Front camera
	Google Pixel 6 Pro (G8V0U 128GB)	Google Pixel 9 (GUR25 256GB)
Front camera (secondary)	11.1 megapixels	10.5 megapixels
Front camera resolution	4064x2724 pixels	4320x2432 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	4K UHD (3840x2160)	4K UHD (3840x2160)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.2 (aperture)	f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length	20mm (lens)	20mm (lens)
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/3.1" inches
Pixel size	1.22µm pixel	1.22µm pixel
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Google Pixel 6 Pro (G8V0U 128GB)	Google Pixel 9 (GUR25 256GB)
Loudspeaker	Stereo sound	Stereo sound
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	3 microphones
Radio	Not supported	Not supported
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Google Pixel 6 Pro (G8V0U 128GB)	Google Pixel 9 (GUR25 256GB)
USB	USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go	USB 3.2 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	Type-C reversible connector	Type-C reversible connector
TV output	USB Type-C (reversible)	USB Type-C (reversible)
Bluetooth	5.2 + A2DP/LE	5.3 + A2DP/LE
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6E/6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz, 6GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be [wifi7/6E/6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz, 6GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Supported	Supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS, NavIC
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Google Pixel 6 Pro (G8V0U 128GB)	Google Pixel 9 (GUR25 256GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Fingerprint sensor (under display) Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor UWB (Ultra Wideband)	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Face unlock 2D Fingerprint sensor (under display) Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Google Pixel 6 Pro (G8V0U 128GB)	Google Pixel 9 (GUR25 256GB)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	5003 mAh	4700 mAh
Charger, watts	30W Wired fast charging Reverse charging by cable USB Power Delivery 3.0	27W Wired fast charging Reverse charging by cable USB Power Delivery 3.0
Inductive / wireless charging	23W Qi Wireless charging (Qi/WPC) Reverse wireless charging	15W Qi wireless charging Reverse wireless charging
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	feature not registered
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Google Pixel 6 Pro (G8V0U 128GB)	Google Pixel 9 (GUR25 256GB)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free calling	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Supported	Supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	HTML, XHTML, HTML5	HTML, XHTML, HTML5
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Stormy Black, Cloudy White, Sorta Sunny	• Colors: Obsidian, Porcelain, Wintergreen, Peony • Google Cast
☢️ Radiation rate
	Google Pixel 6 Pro (G8V0U 128GB)	Google Pixel 9 (GUR25 256GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	0.99W/kg (head), 1.4W/kg (body)