Huawei Mate 9 (MHA-L09) vs Google Pixel 9 Pro XL (GQ57S 256GB)
Side by side comparison between Huawei Mate 9 vs Google Pixel 9 Pro XL phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?
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5.9"
IPS
IPS
1080x1920
20
MP
MP
8mp
4GB
RAM
RAM
Octa-core
4000
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
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6.8"
OLED
OLED
1344x2992
50
MP
MP
42mp
16GB
RAM
RAM
Octa-core
5060
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
What's the better phone? Google Pixel 9 Pro XL (GQ57S 256GB)
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25 Common items in both devices |
16 million |
Digital and optical zoom |
LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus / PDAF: phase detection autofocus on both cameras |
OIS: Optical stabilization |
BSI sensor |
HDR photo on both cameras / HDR photo/video and HDR photo on front camera |
Capacitive |
+18 specs and more in the table below |
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Highlight differences Clear highlight๐ฑ Model features | ||
Huawei Mate 9 (MHA-L09) | Google Pixel 9 Pro XL (GQ57S 256GB) | |
Model | Mate 9 (MHA-L09) | Pixel 9 Pro XL (GQ57S 256GB) |
Other model names | Huawei Mate 9 L09 Single-Sim, Huawei Manhattan | Google Pixel 9 Pro XL GQ57S |
Country or region available | ![]() ![]() ![]() (Global, International), USA, (Europe) | ![]() Japan |
Brand | Huawei | |
Release date | 12/1/2016 | 8/22/2024, Announced: 8/13/2024 |
Depth | 7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches) | 8.5 millimeters (0.33 inches) |
Size (width x height) | 78.9 x 156.9 millimeters (3.11 x 6.18 in) | 76.6 x 162.8 millimeters (3.02 x 6.41 in) |
Weight | 190 grams (6.65 ounces) | 221 grams (7.74 ounces) |
Build, materials | feature not registered | Aluminum frame, glass front/back Back: Gorilla Glass Victus 2 |
Protection against water and others | Not supported | IP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistant |
๐ฒ Display | ||
Huawei Mate 9 (MHA-L09) | Google Pixel 9 Pro XL (GQ57S 256GB) | |
Display type | TFT IPS LCD | LTPO OLED |
Screen size | 5.9" inches | 6.8" inches |
Screen-to-body ratio | ~77.5% (screen-to-body ratio) | ~89.4% (screen-to-body ratio) |
Display resolution | 1080x1920 pixels | 1344x2992 pixels (20:9) |
Touchscreen | Capacitive Multitouch | Capacitive Multitouch |
Pixel density (dot pitch) | 373 PPI | 482 PPI |
Colors | 16 million | 16 million |
Scratch-resistant glass | Gorilla Glass 3 | Gorilla Glass Victus 2 |
Refresh rate | feature not registered | 120Hz |
Display features | feature not registered | 2000nits[typ], 3000nits[peak] HDR10+ Always-On Display |
๐ค Operating System | ||
Huawei Mate 9 (MHA-L09) | Google Pixel 9 Pro XL (GQ57S 256GB) | |
System version | Android 7.0 Nougat | Android 14 |
Firmware update | feature not registered | Android 15 |
User Interface | feature not registered | feature not registered |
โ๏ธ Processor | ||
Huawei Mate 9 (MHA-L09) | Google Pixel 9 Pro XL (GQ57S 256GB) | |
Chipset | 64bit: HiSilicon Kirin 960 (16nm) | 64bit: Google Tensor G4 (4nm) |
CPU | Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2.4GHz ARM Cortex-A73 (Quad-core) 4x 1.8GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (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-G71 MP8 | ARM Mali-G715 MP7 (940MHz) |
Performance (benchmark) | feature not registered | AnTuTu: 1380141 (v10) Geekbench: 4854 (v6) |
๐ฝ Memory and storage | ||
Huawei Mate 9 (MHA-L09) | Google Pixel 9 Pro XL (GQ57S 256GB) | |
RAM memory | 4GB LPDDR4 | 16GB LPDDR5X |
Internal storage | 64GB (53GB available) | 256GB (220GB available) UFS 3.1 |
External storage | Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot) | Not supported |
๐ถ Mobile networks | ||
Huawei Mate 9 (MHA-L09) | Google Pixel 9 Pro XL (GQ57S 256GB) | |
Dual-SIM | Not supported | Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card |
SIM card | 1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) | 1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) + e-SIM |
Maximum Download / Upload | 600/150 Mbps | 3000/1024 Mbps |
Network technology | 2G, 3G, 4G | 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 | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 |
Primary 3G network | TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100 | UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100 |
Primary 4G network | LTE Cat12 700/800/850/900/1700/1800/1900/2100/2600 (Bands 1,2,3,4,5,7,8,9,12,17,18,19,20,26,28,29) TD-LTE 1900/2300/2600 (Bands 38,39,40) | 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 | Not supported | 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, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6 |
Secondary 2G network | Not supported | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 |
Secondary 3G network | Not supported | UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100 |
Secondary 4G network | Not supported | 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 | Not supported | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6 |
๐ท Camera | ||
Huawei Mate 9 (MHA-L09) | Google Pixel 9 Pro XL (GQ57S 256GB) | |
Back camera (main camera) | (dual camera) 20 megapixels 12MP f/2.2 | (triple camera) 50 megapixels 48MP ultrawide f/1.7123ยฐ1/2.55"PDAF 48MP periscope telephoto f/2.8113mm1/2.55"PDAFOIS5x-optical-zoom |
Main camera resolution | 5952x3348 pixels | 8160x6120 pixels |
Video recording (primary) | 4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps | 8K UHD (7680x4320) 30 fps |
Flash | Dual-LED flash | LED flash |
Focal aperture | f/2.2 (aperture) | f/1.7 (aperture) |
Focal length | 27mm (lens) | 25mm (lens) |
Sensor size | feature not registered | 1/1.31" inches |
Pixel size | feature not registered | 1.2ยตm 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 | Digital and optical zoom |
Face/smile detection | Face detection, Smile detection | Face detection, Smile detection |
BSI sensor | Supported | Supported |
HDR | HDR photo on both cameras | HDR photo/video and HDR photo on front camera |
Camera extras | feature not registered | 8K@30fps 4K@24/30/60fps 1080p@24/30/60/120/240fps 10-bit HDR |
๐ธ Front camera | ||
Huawei Mate 9 (MHA-L09) | Google Pixel 9 Pro XL (GQ57S 256GB) | |
Front camera (secondary) | 8 megapixels | 42 megapixels |
Front camera resolution | 3264x2448 pixels | 7483x5612 pixels |
Video recording (secondary) | Full HD (1920x1080) | 4K UHD (3840x2160) |
Front flash | Not supported | Not supported |
Focal aperture | f/1.9 (aperture) | f/2.2 (aperture) |
Focal length | 26mm (lens) | 17mm (lens) |
Sensor size | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Pixel size | feature not registered | feature not registered |
๐ Sound and multimedia | ||
Huawei Mate 9 (MHA-L09) | Google Pixel 9 Pro XL (GQ57S 256GB) | |
Loudspeaker | Supported | 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, DivX, XviD, WMV | MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV |
Audio formats | MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC | MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC |
๐ Connectivity | ||
Huawei Mate 9 (MHA-L09) | Google Pixel 9 Pro XL (GQ57S 256GB) | |
USB | USB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector | USB 3.2 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go |
Audio output | 3.5mm jack | Type-C reversible connector |
TV output | Not supported | USB Type-C (reversible) |
Bluetooth | 4.2 + A2DP | 5.3 + A2DP/LE |
WiFi | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + 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, BeiDou | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS, NavIC |
NFC | Supported | Supported |
Infrared port | Supported | Not supported |
๐งญ Sensors | ||
Huawei Mate 9 (MHA-L09) | Google Pixel 9 Pro XL (GQ57S 256GB) | |
Sensors | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Fingerprint sensor Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (under display) Gyroscope Proximity sensor Temperature UWB (Ultra Wideband) |
Vibrating alert | Supported | Supported |
๐ Battery | ||
Huawei Mate 9 (MHA-L09) | Google Pixel 9 Pro XL (GQ57S 256GB) | |
Battery type | LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable) | Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable) |
Battery capacity | 4000 mAh | 5060 mAh |
Charger, watts | Wired charging | 37W Wired fast charging Reverse charging by cable USB Power Delivery 3.0 |
Inductive / wireless charging | feature not registered | 23W Qi wireless charging Reverse wireless charging |
Talk time autonomy | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Standby | feature not registered | feature not registered |
โ Other features | ||
Huawei Mate 9 (MHA-L09) | Google Pixel 9 Pro XL (GQ57S 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 | โข Colors: Black, White, Gray, Silver, Gold, Brown โข Metal body โข EMUI 5.0 โข 2.5D glass screen โข Leica optics camera โข Fast battery charging | โข Colors: Obsidian, Porcelain, Hazel, Rose quartz โข Google Cast โข FeliCa |
โข๏ธ Radiation rate | ||
Huawei Mate 9 (MHA-L09) | Google Pixel 9 Pro XL (GQ57S 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) |