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Google Pixel 9 Pro XL (GGX8B 128GB) vs Sony Xperia 1 IV (256GB)

Side by side comparison between Google Pixel 9 Pro XL vs Sony Xperia 1 IV phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Sony Xperia 1 IV X Google Pixel 9 Pro XL (GGX8B 128GB) 16Points
6.8"
OLED

1344x2992

50
MP

42mp

16GB
RAM

Octa-core

5060
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
09Points Sony Xperia 1 IV (256GB) Compare Google Pixel 9 Pro XL X
6.5"
OLED

1644x3840

12
MP

12mp

12GB
RAM

Octa-core

5000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Google Pixel 9 Pro XL (GGX8B 128GB)

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Pixel 9 Pro XL (GGX8B 128GB)} 16 Advantages Google Pixel 9 Pro XL (GGX8B 128GB) vs Xperia 1 IV (256GB)} 9 Advantages Sony Xperia 1 IV (256GB)
+16GB LPDDR5X33%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs12GB LPDDR5
+HDR10+Advantage
The HDR10+ display provides vibrant colors and more details
vsHDR8
+6.8"5%
Larger screen
vs6.5"
+(triple camera) 50MP + 48MP + 48MP3 times
Higher resolution main camera
vs(quad camera) 12MP + 12MP + 12MP + 0.3MP
+1/1.31" inches30%
The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.
vs1/1.7" inches
+(front) 42MP2 times
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
vs(front) 12MP
+8K UHD (7680x4320)3 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
vs4K UHD (3840x2160)
+Android 16Advantage
Android 16 is newer and safer
vsAndroid 13
+5G mmWaveAdvantage
The 5G mmWave network is newer and faster
vs5G Sub6
+TemperatureAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+UWB (Ultra Wideband)Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+5060 mAh1%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs5000 mAh
+37W23%
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.
vs30W
+1 slot (Single-SIM) + e-SIM (Eletronic)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
vs2 slots (Dual-SIM)
(hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)
+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
vs802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6E/6]
+5.3 + A2DP/LEAdvantage
Bluetooth 5.3 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
vs5.2 + A2DP/LE
3.1GHz 64bit Octa-core (4nm)vs+3GHz 64bit Octa-core (4nm)1%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
128GB (101GB available)vs+256GB (218GB available)116%
More internal storage for applications and files
Not supportedvs+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards
221 grams (7.74 ounces)vs+185 grams (6.48 ounces)19%
Lighter
8.5 millimeters (0.33 inches)vs+8.2 millimeters (0.32 inches)4%
Thinner
16 millionvs+1 billion62 times
More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
1344x2992 pixelsvs+1644x3840 pixels57%
Higher resolution screen
482 PPIvs+643 PPI33%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
Type-C reversible connectorvs+3.5mm jackAdvantage
Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores

37 Common items in both devices
UFS 3.1
Aluminum frame, glass front/back
LTPO OLED / OLED
120Hz
LED flash
Digital and optical zoom
PDAF: phase detection autofocus on both cameras / PDAF: phase detection autofocus
+30 specs and more in the table below

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๐Ÿ“ฑ Model features

Google Pixel 9 Pro XL (GGX8B 128GB)Sony Xperia 1 IV (256GB)
ModelPixel 9 Pro XL (GGX8B 128GB)Xperia 1 IV (256GB)
Other model namesGoogle Pixel 9 Pro XL GGX8BSony Xperia 1 IV XQCT62-B, XQCT54C0V, XQCT54C0B, XQCT54C0W
Country or region availableUSA
USA
(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandGoogleSony
Release date8/22/2024, Announced: 8/13/20246/11/2022, Announced: 5/11/2022
Depth8.5 millimeters (0.33 inches)8.2 millimeters (0.32 inches)
Size (width x height)76.6 x 162.8 millimeters (3.02 x 6.41 in)71 x 165 millimeters (2.8 x 6.5 in)
Weight221 grams (7.74 ounces)185 grams (6.48 ounces)
Build, materialsAluminum frame, glass front/back
Back: Gorilla Glass Victus 2
Aluminum frame, glass front/back
Protection against water and othersIP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistantIP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistant

๐Ÿ“ฒ Display

Google Pixel 9 Pro XL (GGX8B 128GB)Sony Xperia 1 IV (256GB)
Display typeLTPO OLEDOLED
Screen size6.8" inches6.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~89.4% (screen-to-body ratio)~84.2% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1344x2992 pixels (20:9)1644x3840 pixels (21:9)
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)482 PPI643 PPI
Colors16 million1 billion
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass Victus 2Gorilla Glass Victus
Refresh rate120Hz120Hz
Display features2000nits[typ], 3000nits[peak]
HDR10+
Always-On Display
HDR8
BT.2020

๐Ÿค– Operating System

Google Pixel 9 Pro XL (GGX8B 128GB)Sony Xperia 1 IV (256GB)
System versionAndroid 14Android 12
Firmware updateAndroid 16Android 13
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

โš™๏ธ Processor

Google Pixel 9 Pro XL (GGX8B 128GB)Sony Xperia 1 IV (256GB)
Chipset64bit: Google Tensor G4 (4nm)64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 (SM8450) (4nm)
CPUOcta-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)
Octa-core, 3 processors:
1x 3GHz ARM Cortex-X2 (Single-core)
3x 2.5GHz ARM Cortex-A710 (Triple-core)
4x 1.79GHz ARM Cortex-A510 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerARM Mali-G715 MP7 (940MHz)Qualcomm Adreno 730 (818MHz)
Performance (benchmark)AnTuTu: 1380141 (v10)
Geekbench: 4854 (v6)
AnTuTu: 838832 (v9)
Geekbench: 3403 (v5.1)
GFXBench: 74fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)

๐Ÿ’ฝ Memory and storage

Google Pixel 9 Pro XL (GGX8B 128GB)Sony Xperia 1 IV (256GB)
RAM memory16GB LPDDR5X12GB LPDDR5
Internal storage128GB (101GB available)
UFS 3.1
256GB (218GB available)
UFS 3.1
External storageNot supportedUntil 1TB microSD, microSDXC
(hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)

๐Ÿ“ถ Mobile networks

Google Pixel 9 Pro XL (GGX8B 128GB)Sony Xperia 1 IV (256GB)
Dual-SIMDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim cardDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF) + e-SIM
2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload5000/1024 Mbps5000/1024 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G, 5G2G, 3G, 4G, 5G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat24 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 66, 71)
TD-LTE (38, 40, 41, 48)
VoLTE
LTE Cat20
VoLTE
America version:
LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 32, 66, 71)
TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 46, 48)
Europe version:
LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 32, 66)
TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 46)
Asia version:
LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 66)
TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 46)
Primary 5G networkSA/NSA/Sub6 (1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 14, 20, 25, 28, 29, 30, 38, 40, 41, 48, 66, 70, 71, 77, 78)
mmWave (258, 260, 261)
America version:
SA/NSA/Sub6/mmWave (1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 71, 77, 78, 260, 261)
Europe version:
SA/NSA/Sub6 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41, 77, 78)
Asia version:
SA/NSA/Sub6 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 28, 38, 40, 41, 77, 78, 79)
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6, mmWaveGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6
Secondary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G networkUMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100
Secondary 4G networkLTE Cat24 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 66, 71)
TD-LTE (38, 40, 41, 48)
VoLTE
LTE Cat20
VoLTE
America version:
LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 32, 66, 71)
TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 46, 48)
Europe version:
LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 32, 66)
TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 46)
Asia version:
LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 66)
TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 46)
Secondary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6, mmWaveGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6

๐Ÿ“ท Camera

Google Pixel 9 Pro XL (GGX8B 128GB)Sony Xperia 1 IV (256GB)
Back camera (main camera)(triple camera)
50 megapixels
48MP ultrawide f/1.7123ยฐ1/2.55"PDAF
48MP periscope telephoto f/2.8113mm1/2.55"PDAFOIS5x-optical-zoom
(quad camera)
12 megapixels
12MP telephoto f/2.385mmf/2.8125mm1/3.5"PDAFOIS5.2x-optical-zoom
12MP ultrawide f/2.2124ยฐ16mm1/2.5"PDAF
0.3MP depth TOF3D
Main camera resolution8160x6120 pixels4000x3000 pixels
Video recording (primary)8K UHD (7680x4320) 30 fps4K UHD (3840x2160) 120 fps
FlashLED flashLED flash
Focal aperturef/1.7 (aperture)f/1.7 (aperture)
Focal length25mm (lens)24mm (lens)
Sensor size1/1.31" inches1/1.7" inches
Pixel size1.2ยตm pixel1.8ยตm pixel
AutofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocus on both camerasPDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationOIS: Optical stabilizationOIS: Optical stabilization
ZoomDigital and optical zoomDigital and optical zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorSupportedSupported
HDRHDR photo/video and HDR photo on front cameraHDR photo/video on both cameras
Camera extras8K@30fps
4K@24/30/60fps
1080p@24/30/60/120/240fps
10-bit HDR
1080p@240fps
Zeiss optics
Exmor RS

๐Ÿ“ธ Front camera

Google Pixel 9 Pro XL (GGX8B 128GB)Sony Xperia 1 IV (256GB)
Front camera (secondary)42 megapixels12 megapixels
Front camera resolution7483x5612 pixels4000x3000 pixels
Video recording (secondary)4K UHD (3840x2160)4K UHD (3840x2160)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.2 (aperture)f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length17mm (lens)24mm (lens)
Sensor sizefeature not registered1/2.9" inches
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered

๐Ÿ”‰ Sound and multimedia

Google Pixel 9 Pro XL (GGX8B 128GB)Sony Xperia 1 IV (256GB)
LoudspeakerStereo soundStereo sound
24-bit/192kHz
Dolby Atmos
Dynamic vibration system
Active noise cancellation3 microphones2 microphones or more
RadioNot supportedNot supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKVMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC

๐Ÿ”Œ Connectivity

Google Pixel 9 Pro XL (GGX8B 128GB)Sony Xperia 1 IV (256GB)
USBUSB 3.2 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoUSB 3.2 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio outputType-C reversible connector3.5mm jack
TV outputUSB Type-C (reversible)USB Type-C (reversible)
Bluetooth5.3 + A2DP/LE5.2 + A2DP/LE
WiFi802.11 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/ax [wifi6E/6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz, 6GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNASupportedSupported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS, NavICA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS
NFCSupportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

๐Ÿงญ Sensors

Google Pixel 9 Pro XL (GGX8B 128GB)Sony Xperia 1 IV (256GB)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Barometer
Compass
Face unlock 2D
Fingerprint sensor (under display)
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Temperature
UWB (Ultra Wideband)
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Barometer
Compass
Face unlock 2D
Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted)
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

๐Ÿ”‹ Battery

Google Pixel 9 Pro XL (GGX8B 128GB)Sony Xperia 1 IV (256GB)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity5060 mAh5000 mAh
Charger, watts37W Wired fast charging
Reverse charging by cable
USB Power Delivery 3.0
30W Wired fast charging
Reverse charging by cable
USB Power Delivery 1.0
Inductive / wireless charging23W Qi wireless charging
Reverse wireless charging
Qi Wireless charging (Qi/WPC)
Reverse wireless charging
Talk time autonomyfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Standbyfeature not registeredfeature not registered

โž• Other features

Google Pixel 9 Pro XL (GGX8B 128GB)Sony Xperia 1 IV (256GB)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5HTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneousโ€ข Colors: Obsidian, Porcelain, Hazel, Rose quartz
โ€ข Google Cast
โ€ข Satellite SOS
โ€ข Colors: Black, White, Violet
โ€ข PS5 Remote Play

โ˜ข๏ธ Radiation rate

Google Pixel 9 Pro XL (GGX8B 128GB)Sony Xperia 1 IV (256GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)0.99W/kg (head), 1.4W/kg (body)feature not registered
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