Google Pixel 9 (G1B60 256GB) vs Sony Xperia XZ (Dual F8332)
Side by side comparison between Google Pixel 9 vs Sony Xperia XZ phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?
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6.3"
OLED
OLED
1080x2424
50
MP
MP
10.5mp
12GB
RAM
RAM
Octa-core
4700
mAh
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(Non removable)
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5.2"
TFT
TFT
1080x1920
23
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13mp
3GB
RAM
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Quad-core
2900
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
What's the better phone? Google Pixel 9 (G1B60 256GB)
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26 Advantages 
7 Advantages | 28 Common items in both devices |
| Aluminum frame, glass front/back / Aluminum body, glass front |
| 16 million |
| LED flash |
| Only digital zoom |
| PDAF: phase detection autofocus on both cameras / LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus |
| HDR photo/video and HDR photo on front camera / HDR photo/video on both cameras |
| 4K UHD (3840x2160) |
| +21 specs and more in the table below |
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Highlight differences Clear highlight📱 Model features | ||
| Google Pixel 9 (G1B60 256GB) | Sony Xperia XZ (Dual F8332) | |
| Model | Pixel 9 (G1B60 256GB) | Xperia XZ (Dual F8332) |
| Other model names | Google Pixel 9 G1B60 | Xperia XZ 64GB F8332 Dual-SIM, Sony Kagura DS |
| Country or region available |  Japan |    (Europe), (Global, International), USA |
| Brand | Sony | |
| Release date | 8/22/2024, Announced: 8/13/2024 | 10/3/2016, Announced: 9/1/2016 |
| Depth | 8.5 millimeters (0.33 inches) | 8.1 millimeters (0.32 inches) |
| Size (width x height) | 72 x 152.8 millimeters (2.83 x 6.02 in) | 72 x 146 millimeters (2.83 x 5.75 in) |
| Weight | 198 grams (6.93 ounces) | 161 grams (5.64 ounces) |
| Build, materials | Aluminum frame, glass front/back Back: Gorilla Glass Victus 2 | Aluminum body, glass front |
| 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 9 (G1B60 256GB) | Sony Xperia XZ (Dual F8332) | |
| Display type | OLED | TFT LCD |
| Screen size | 6.3" inches | 5.2" inches |
| Screen-to-body ratio | ~86.5% (screen-to-body ratio) | ~70.9% (screen-to-body ratio) |
| Display resolution | 1080x2424 pixels (20:9) | 1080x1920 pixels (16:9) |
| Touchscreen | Capacitive Multitouch | Capacitive Multitouch 10-points |
| Pixel density (dot pitch) | 421 PPI | 424 PPI |
| Colors | 16 million | 16 million |
| Scratch-resistant glass | Gorilla Glass Victus 2 | Gorilla Glass 4 |
| Refresh rate | 120Hz | 60Hz |
| Display features | 2700nits[peak] HDR10+ Always-On Display | Triluminos X-Reality Engine |
🤖 Operating System | ||
| Google Pixel 9 (G1B60 256GB) | Sony Xperia XZ (Dual F8332) | |
| System version | Android 14 | Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow |
| Firmware update | Android 16 | Android 8.0 Oreo |
| User Interface | feature not registered | feature not registered |
⚙️ Processor | ||
| Google Pixel 9 (G1B60 256GB) | Sony Xperia XZ (Dual F8332) | |
| Chipset | 64bit: Google Tensor G4 (4nm) | 64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 (MSM8996) (14nm) |
| CPU | 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) | Quad-core, 2 processors: 2x 2.15GHz Kryo (Dual-core) 2x 1.6GHz Kryo (Dual-core) |
| GPU graphical controller | ARM Mali-G715 MP7 (940MHz) | Qualcomm Adreno 530 (624MHz) |
| Performance (benchmark) | AnTuTu: 1224019 (v10) Geekbench: 4489 (v6) | Basemark X: 29548 |
💽 Memory and storage | ||
| Google Pixel 9 (G1B60 256GB) | Sony Xperia XZ (Dual F8332) | |
| RAM memory | 12GB LPDDR5X | 3GB LPDDR4 |
| Internal storage | 256GB (220GB available) UFS 3.1 | 64GB (50GB available) eMMC 5.1 |
| External storage | Not supported | Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot) |
📶 Mobile networks | ||
| Google Pixel 9 (G1B60 256GB) | Sony Xperia XZ (Dual F8332) | |
| Dual-SIM | Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card | Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot) |
| SIM card | 1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) + e-SIM | 2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) |
| Maximum Download / Upload | 3000/1024 Mbps | 450/50 Mbps |
| Network technology | 2G, 3G, 4G, 5G | 2G, 3G, 4G |
| 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 | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 |
| Primary 3G network | 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, 21, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 32, 66, 71, 75) TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 48) VoLTE | LTE Cat9 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 19, 20, 26, 28, 29, 32) TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41) |
| Primary 5G network | 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) | Not supported |
| Primary data network | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6 | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A |
| Secondary 2G network | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 |
| Secondary 3G network | 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, 21, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 32, 66, 71, 75) TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 48) VoLTE | LTE Cat9 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 19, 20, 26, 28, 29, 32) TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41) |
| Secondary data network | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6 | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A |
📷 Camera | ||
| Google Pixel 9 (G1B60 256GB) | Sony Xperia XZ (Dual F8332) | |
| Back camera (main camera) | (dual camera) 50 megapixels 48MP ultrawide f/1.7123°1/2.55"PDAF | 23 megapixels |
| Main camera resolution | 8160x6120 pixels | 5520x4140 pixels |
| Video recording (primary) | 4K UHD (3840x2160) 60 fps | 4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps |
| Flash | LED flash | LED flash |
| Focal aperture | f/1.7 (aperture) | f/2.0 (aperture) |
| Focal length | 25mm (lens) | 24mm (lens) |
| Sensor size | 1/1.31" inches | 1/2.3" inches |
| Pixel size | 1.2µm pixel | feature not registered |
| Autofocus | PDAF: phase detection autofocus on both cameras | LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus |
| Touch focus | Supported | Supported |
| Image stabilization | OIS: Optical stabilization | EIS: Digital stabilization |
| Zoom | Only digital zoom | Only digital zoom |
| Face/smile detection | Face detection, Smile detection | Face detection, Smile detection |
| BSI sensor | Supported | Not supported |
| HDR | HDR photo/video and HDR photo on front camera | HDR photo/video on both cameras |
| Camera extras | 4K@24/30/60fps 1080p@24/30/60/120/240fps 10-bit HDR | 1080p@60fps Exmor RS |
📸 Front camera | ||
| Google Pixel 9 (G1B60 256GB) | Sony Xperia XZ (Dual F8332) | |
| Front camera (secondary) | 10.5 megapixels | 13 megapixels |
| Front camera resolution | 4320x2432 pixels | 4128x3096 pixels |
| Video recording (secondary) | 4K UHD (3840x2160) | Full HD (1920x1080) |
| Front flash | Not supported | Not supported |
| Focal aperture | f/2.2 (aperture) | f/2.0 (aperture) |
| Focal length | 20mm (lens) | 22mm (lens) |
| Sensor size | 1/3.1" inches | 1/3" inches |
| Pixel size | 1.22µm pixel | feature not registered |
🔉 Sound and multimedia | ||
| Google Pixel 9 (G1B60 256GB) | Sony Xperia XZ (Dual F8332) | |
| Loudspeaker | Stereo sound | Stereo sound 24-bit/192kHz |
| Active noise cancellation | 3 microphones | 2 microphones or more |
| 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 9 (G1B60 256GB) | Sony Xperia XZ (Dual F8332) | |
| USB | USB 3.2 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go | USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go |
| Audio output | Type-C reversible connector | 3.5mm jack |
| TV output | USB Type-C (reversible) | Not supported |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 + A2DP/LE | 4.2 + A2DP |
| WiFi | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be [wifi7/6E/6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz, 6GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot |
| DLNA | Supported | Supported |
| GPS | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS, NavIC | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou |
| NFC | Supported | Supported |
| Infrared port | Not supported | Not supported |
🧭 Sensors | ||
| Google Pixel 9 (G1B60 256GB) | Sony Xperia XZ (Dual F8332) | |
| Sensors | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Face unlock 2D Fingerprint sensor (under display) Gyroscope Proximity sensor | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted) Gyroscope Pedometer Proximity sensor |
| Vibrating alert | Supported | Supported |
🔋 Battery | ||
| Google Pixel 9 (G1B60 256GB) | Sony Xperia XZ (Dual F8332) | |
| Battery type | Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable) | Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable) |
| Battery capacity | 4700 mAh | 2900 mAh |
| Charger, watts | 27W Wired fast charging Reverse charging by cable USB Power Delivery 3.0 | 18W Wired fast charging Quick Charge 3 |
| Inductive / wireless charging | 15W Qi wireless charging Reverse wireless charging | Not supported |
| Talk time autonomy | feature not registered | 17.5 hours |
| Standby | feature not registered | 610 hours (25.4 days) |
➕ Other features | ||
| Google Pixel 9 (G1B60 256GB) | Sony Xperia XZ (Dual F8332) | |
| 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: Obsidian, Porcelain, Wintergreen, Peony • Google Cast • FeliCa | • Colors: Black, Platinum, Blue, Pink |
☢️ Radiation rate | ||
| Google Pixel 9 (G1B60 256GB) | Sony Xperia XZ (Dual F8332) | |
| SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.) | feature not registered | 0.81W/kg (head), 0.35W/kg (body) |
| SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.) | 0.99W/kg (head), 1.4W/kg (body) | 0.85W/kg (head), 1.2W/kg (body) |