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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6.7"
AMOLED
AMOLED
1440x3216
48
MP
MP
16mp
12GB
RAM
RAM
Octa-core
4500
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 (GGX8B 1TB)
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7 Advantages 
21 Advantages | 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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Highlight differences Clear highlight📱 Model features | ||
| OnePlus 9 Pro UW (256GB) | Google Pixel 9 Pro XL (GGX8B 1TB) | |
| Model | OnePlus 9 Pro UW (256GB) | Pixel 9 Pro XL (GGX8B 1TB) |
| Other model names | OnePlus 9 Pro 5G LE2125 (Unlocked) UltraWideband | Google Pixel 9 Pro XL GGX8B |
| Country or region available |  USA | USA |
| Brand | OnePlus | |
| Release date | 3/30/2021, Announced: 3/23/2021 | 8/22/2024, Announced: 8/13/2024 |
| Depth | 8.7 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) |
| Weight | 197 grams (6.9 ounces) | 221 grams (7.74 ounces) |
| Build, materials | Aluminum frame, glass front/back | 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 | ||
| OnePlus 9 Pro UW (256GB) | Google Pixel 9 Pro XL (GGX8B 1TB) | |
| Display type | Fluid AMOLED | LTPO OLED |
| Screen size | 6.7" inches | 6.8" inches |
| Screen-to-body ratio | ~89.9% (screen-to-body ratio) | ~89.4% (screen-to-body ratio) |
| Display resolution | 1440x3216 pixels (20:9) | 1344x2992 pixels (20:9) |
| Touchscreen | Capacitive Multitouch | Capacitive Multitouch |
| Pixel density (dot pitch) | 526 PPI | 482 PPI |
| Colors | 1 billion | 16 million |
| Scratch-resistant glass | Gorilla Glass 5 | Gorilla Glass Victus 2 |
| Refresh rate | 120Hz | 120Hz |
| Display features | 1300nits[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 version | Android 11 | Android 14 |
| Firmware update | Android 13 | Android 15 |
| User Interface | OxygenOS 13 | feature not registered |
⚙️ Processor | ||
| OnePlus 9 Pro UW (256GB) | Google Pixel 9 Pro XL (GGX8B 1TB) | |
| Chipset | 64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 (SM8350) (5nm) | 64bit: Google Tensor G4 (4nm) |
| CPU | Octa-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 controller | Qualcomm Adreno 660 (840MHz) | ARM Mali-G715 MP7 (940MHz) |
| Performance (benchmark) | feature not registered | AnTuTu: 1380141 (v10) Geekbench: 4854 (v6) |
💽 Memory and storage | ||
| OnePlus 9 Pro UW (256GB) | Google Pixel 9 Pro XL (GGX8B 1TB) | |
| RAM memory | 12GB LPDDR5 | 16GB LPDDR5X |
| Internal storage | 256GB (220GB available) UFS 3.1 | 1TB (968GB available) UFS 3.1 |
| External storage | Not supported | Not supported |
📶 Mobile networks | ||
| OnePlus 9 Pro UW (256GB) | Google Pixel 9 Pro XL (GGX8B 1TB) | |
| 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 | 5000/1024 Mbps | 5000/1024 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 800/850/900/1700/1800/1900/2100 | UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100 |
| Primary 4G network | LTE 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 network | SA/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 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 | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6, mmWave |
| 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, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 66, 71) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41, 48) VoLTE |
| Secondary data network | Not supported | GPRS, 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 resolution | 8000x6000 pixels | 8160x6120 pixels |
| Video recording (primary) | 8K UHD (7680x4320) 30 fps | 8K UHD (7680x4320) 30 fps |
| Flash | Dual-LED flash | LED flash |
| Focal aperture | f/1.8 (aperture) | f/1.7 (aperture) |
| Focal length | 23mm (lens) | 25mm (lens) |
| Sensor size | 1/1.43" inches | 1/1.31" inches |
| Pixel size | 1.12µm 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 | Only digital zoom | Digital and optical 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@30/60/120fps 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 megapixels | 42 megapixels |
| Front camera resolution | 4608x3456 pixels | 7483x5612 pixels |
| Video recording (secondary) | Full HD (1920x1080) | 4K UHD (3840x2160) |
| Front flash | Not supported | Not supported |
| Focal aperture | f/2.4 (aperture) | f/2.2 (aperture) |
| Focal length | feature not registered | 17mm (lens) |
| Sensor size | 1/3.06" inches | feature not registered |
| Pixel size | 1µm pixel | feature not registered |
🔉 Sound and multimedia | ||
| OnePlus 9 Pro UW (256GB) | Google Pixel 9 Pro XL (GGX8B 1TB) | |
| Loudspeaker | Stereo sound with dual speakers 24-bit/192kHz Dolby Atmos | 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 | ||
| OnePlus 9 Pro UW (256GB) | Google Pixel 9 Pro XL (GGX8B 1TB) | |
| 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 [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 |
| DLNA | Supported | Supported |
| GPS | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, SBAS | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS, NavIC |
| NFC | Supported | Supported |
| Infrared port | Not supported | Not supported |
🧭 Sensors | ||
| OnePlus 9 Pro UW (256GB) | Google Pixel 9 Pro XL (GGX8B 1TB) | |
| Sensors | Accelerometer 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 alert | Supported | Supported |
🔋 Battery | ||
| OnePlus 9 Pro UW (256GB) | Google Pixel 9 Pro XL (GGX8B 1TB) | |
| Battery type | LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable) | Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable) |
| Battery capacity | 4500 mAh | 5060 mAh |
| Charger, watts | 65W (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 charging | 50W Qi Wireless charging (Qi/WPC) | 23W Qi wireless charging Reverse wireless charging |
| Talk time autonomy | feature not registered | feature not registered |
| Standby | feature not registered | feature not registered |
➕ Other features | ||
| OnePlus 9 Pro UW (256GB) | Google Pixel 9 Pro XL (GGX8B 1TB) | |
| 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: 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 registered | feature not registered |
| SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.) | feature not registered | 0.99W/kg (head), 1.4W/kg (body) |