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OnePlus 9 Pro UW (256GB) vs Google Pixel 9 Pro XL (GGX8B 1TB)

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

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Compare Google Pixel 9 Pro XL X OnePlus 9 Pro UW (256GB) 07Points
6.7"
AMOLED

1440x3216

48
MP

16mp

12GB
RAM

Octa-core

4500
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
21Points Google Pixel 9 Pro XL (GGX8B 1TB) Compare OnePlus 9 Pro X
6.8"
OLED

1344x2992

50
MP

42mp

16GB
RAM

Octa-core

5060
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Google Pixel 9 Pro XL (GGX8B 1TB)

The phonemore's choice is much more technical than personal. Therefore, you shouldn't only consider this. Our goal is to help you, but what's important to us may not be important to you. You decide which one is the best! Comment!

9 Pro UW (256GB)} 7 Advantages OnePlus 9 Pro UW (256GB) vs Pixel 9 Pro XL (GGX8B 1TB)} 21 Advantages Google Pixel 9 Pro XL (GGX8B 1TB)
+197 grams (6.9 ounces)12%
Lighter
vs221 grams (7.74 ounces)
+Fluid AMOLEDAdvantage
Fluid AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
vsLTPO OLED
+1 billion62 times
More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
vs16 million
+1440x3216 pixels15%
Higher resolution screen
vs1344x2992 pixels
+526 PPI9%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs482 PPI
+Dual-LED flashAdvantage
The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
vsLED flash
+65W76%
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.
vs37W
2.84GHz 64bit Octa-core (5nm)vs+3.1GHz 64bit Octa-core (4nm)13%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
12GB LPDDR5vs+16GB LPDDR5X33%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
256GB (220GB available)vs+1TB (968GB available)3 times
More internal storage for applications and files
8.7 millimeters (0.34 inches)vs+8.5 millimeters (0.33 inches)2%
Thinner
6.7"vs+6.8"1%
Larger screen
(quad camera) 48MP + 8MP + 50MP + 2MPvs+(triple camera) 50MP + 48MP + 48MP35%
Higher resolution main camera
Only digital zoomvs+Digital and optical zoomAdvantage
The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures
1/1.43" inchesvs+1/1.31" inches9%
The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.
f/1.8 (aperture)vs+f/1.7 (aperture)6%
Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
(front) 16MPvs+(front) 42MP164%
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
(front) Full HD (1920x1080)vs+(front) 4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times
More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
Android 13vs+Android 15Advantage
Android 15 is newer and safer
5G Sub6vs+5G mmWaveAdvantage
The 5G mmWave network is newer and faster
Not supportedvs+BarometerAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+TemperatureAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+UWB (Ultra Wideband)Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
4500 mAhvs+5060 mAh12%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
1 slot (Single-SIM)vs+1 slot (Single-SIM) + e-SIM (Eletronic)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6]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/LEvs+5.3 + A2DP/LEAdvantage
Bluetooth 5.3 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Govs+USB 3.2 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoAdvantage
Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.

33 Common items in both devices
UFS 3.1
Aluminum frame, glass front/back
HDR10+
120Hz
LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus / PDAF: phase detection autofocus on both cameras
OIS: Optical stabilization
BSI sensor
+26 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

OnePlus 9 Pro UW (256GB)Google Pixel 9 Pro XL (GGX8B 1TB)
ModelOnePlus 9 Pro UW (256GB)Pixel 9 Pro XL (GGX8B 1TB)
Other model namesOnePlus 9 Pro 5G LE2125 (Unlocked) UltraWidebandGoogle Pixel 9 Pro XL GGX8B
Country or region availableUSA
USA
USA
USA
BrandOnePlusGoogle
Release date3/30/2021, Announced: 3/23/20218/22/2024, Announced: 8/13/2024
Depth8.7 millimeters (0.34 inches)8.5 millimeters (0.33 inches)
Size (width x height)73.6 x 163.2 millimeters (2.9 x 6.43 in)76.6 x 162.8 millimeters (3.02 x 6.41 in)
Weight197 grams (6.9 ounces)221 grams (7.74 ounces)
Build, materialsAluminum frame, glass front/backAluminum frame, glass front/back
Back: Gorilla Glass Victus 2
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

📲 Display

OnePlus 9 Pro UW (256GB)Google Pixel 9 Pro XL (GGX8B 1TB)
Display typeFluid AMOLEDLTPO OLED
Screen size6.7" inches6.8" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~89.9% (screen-to-body ratio)~89.4% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1440x3216 pixels (20:9)1344x2992 pixels (20:9)
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)526 PPI482 PPI
Colors1 billion16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 5Gorilla Glass Victus 2
Refresh rate120Hz120Hz
Display features1300nits[peak]
HDR10+
Always-On Display
2000nits[typ], 3000nits[peak]
HDR10+
Always-On Display

🤖 Operating System

OnePlus 9 Pro UW (256GB)Google Pixel 9 Pro XL (GGX8B 1TB)
System versionAndroid 11Android 14
Firmware updateAndroid 13Android 15
User InterfaceOxygenOS 13feature not registered

⚙️ Processor

OnePlus 9 Pro UW (256GB)Google Pixel 9 Pro XL (GGX8B 1TB)
Chipset64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 (SM8350) (5nm)64bit: Google Tensor G4 (4nm)
CPUOcta-core, 3 processors:
1x 2.84GHz Kryo 680 (Single-core)
3x 2.42GHz Kryo 680 (Triple-core)
4x 1.8GHz Kryo 680 (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 controllerQualcomm Adreno 660 (840MHz)ARM Mali-G715 MP7 (940MHz)
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredAnTuTu: 1380141 (v10)
Geekbench: 4854 (v6)

💽 Memory and storage

OnePlus 9 Pro UW (256GB)Google Pixel 9 Pro XL (GGX8B 1TB)
RAM memory12GB LPDDR516GB LPDDR5X
Internal storage256GB (220GB available)
UFS 3.1
1TB (968GB available)
UFS 3.1
External storageNot supportedNot supported

📶 Mobile networks

OnePlus 9 Pro UW (256GB)Google Pixel 9 Pro XL (GGX8B 1TB)
Dual-SIMNot supportedDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF) + e-SIM
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 networkCDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkCDMA2000 1xEV-DO
UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1800/1900/2100
UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat20 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 30, 32, 66, 71)
TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41, 46, 48)
VoLTE
LTE 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
Primary 5G networkSA/NSA (1, 2, 3, 7, 25, 28, 41, 66, 71, 78)
mmWave (258, 260, 261)
SA/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)
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6, mmWave
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedGSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedUMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedLTE 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
Secondary data networkNot supportedGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6, mmWave

📷 Camera

OnePlus 9 Pro UW (256GB)Google Pixel 9 Pro XL (GGX8B 1TB)
Back camera (main camera)(quad camera)
48 megapixels
8MP telephoto f/2.477mm1.0µmPDAFOIS3.3x-optical-zoom
50MP ultrawide f/2.214mm1/1.56"1.0µmAF
2MP monochrome f/2.4
(triple camera)
50 megapixels
48MP ultrawide f/1.7123°1/2.55"PDAF
48MP periscope telephoto f/2.8113mm1/2.55"PDAFOIS5x-optical-zoom
Main camera resolution8000x6000 pixels8160x6120 pixels
Video recording (primary)8K UHD (7680x4320) 30 fps8K UHD (7680x4320) 30 fps
FlashDual-LED flashLED flash
Focal aperturef/1.8 (aperture)f/1.7 (aperture)
Focal length23mm (lens)25mm (lens)
Sensor size1/1.43" inches1/1.31" inches
Pixel size1.12µm pixel1.2µm pixel
AutofocusLDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocus on both cameras
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationOIS: Optical stabilizationOIS: Optical stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomDigital and optical zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorSupportedSupported
HDRHDR photo/video on both camerasHDR photo/video and HDR photo on front camera
Camera extras4K@30/60/120fps
1080p@30/60/240fps
Hasselblad Color Calibration
Sony IMX689, IMX766. IMX471 sensor
8K@30fps
4K@24/30/60fps
1080p@24/30/60/120/240fps
10-bit HDR

📸 Front camera

OnePlus 9 Pro UW (256GB)Google Pixel 9 Pro XL (GGX8B 1TB)
Front camera (secondary)16 megapixels42 megapixels
Front camera resolution4608x3456 pixels7483x5612 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)4K UHD (3840x2160)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.4 (aperture)f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registered17mm (lens)
Sensor size1/3.06" inchesfeature not registered
Pixel size1µm pixelfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

OnePlus 9 Pro UW (256GB)Google Pixel 9 Pro XL (GGX8B 1TB)
LoudspeakerStereo sound with dual speakers
24-bit/192kHz
Dolby Atmos
Stereo sound
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more3 microphones
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

🔌 Connectivity

OnePlus 9 Pro UW (256GB)Google Pixel 9 Pro XL (GGX8B 1TB)
USBUSB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoUSB 3.2 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio outputType-C reversible connectorType-C reversible connector
TV outputUSB Type-C (reversible)USB Type-C (reversible)
Bluetooth5.2 + A2DP/LE5.3 + A2DP/LE
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6] (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
DLNASupportedSupported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, SBASA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS, NavIC
NFCSupportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

OnePlus 9 Pro UW (256GB)Google Pixel 9 Pro XL (GGX8B 1TB)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Face unlock
Fingerprint sensor (under display)
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Barometer
Compass
Face unlock
Fingerprint sensor (under display)
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Temperature
UWB (Ultra Wideband)
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

OnePlus 9 Pro UW (256GB)Google Pixel 9 Pro XL (GGX8B 1TB)
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity4500 mAh5060 mAh
Charger, watts65W (10V/6.5A) Wired fast charging
USB Power Delivery 1.0
37W Wired fast charging
Reverse charging by cable
USB Power Delivery 3.0
Inductive / wireless charging50W Qi Wireless charging (Qi/WPC)23W Qi wireless charging
Reverse wireless charging
Talk time autonomyfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Standbyfeature not registeredfeature not registered

➕ Other features

OnePlus 9 Pro UW (256GB)Google Pixel 9 Pro XL (GGX8B 1TB)
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
Miscellaneous• Colors: Stellar Black, Morning Mist, Pine Green• Colors: Obsidian, Porcelain, Hazel, Rose quartz
• Google Cast
• Satellite SOS

☢️ Radiation rate

OnePlus 9 Pro UW (256GB)Google Pixel 9 Pro XL (GGX8B 1TB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registered0.99W/kg (head), 1.4W/kg (body)
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