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- Pixel 4 XL vs Galaxy S9
Google Pixel 4 XL vs Samsung Galaxy S9
What Pixel 4 XL does better (15) and where Galaxy S9 wins (11) — every spec side by side.
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6.1Display6.1
4.9Performance4.2
6.7Camera6.3
2.9Battery2.8
7.6Features6.7
Dimensions
Size comparison
Pixel 4 XLGalaxy S9
| Pixel 4 XL | Galaxy S9 | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Height | 160.4 mm | 148 mm | +12.4 mm |
| Width | 75.1 mm | 69 mm | +6.1 mm |
| Thickness | 8.2 mm | 9 mm | −0.8 mm |
| Weight | 193 g | 163 g | +30 g |
Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).
Why is Pixel 4 XL better than Galaxy S9?
- Geekbench 6 (multi-core)10,171 vs 2,0005.1×
- Battery capacity3,700 mAh vs 3,000 mAh+23%
- Refresh rate90 Hz vs 60 Hz+50%
- RAM6 GB vs 4 GB+50%
- Telephoto cameraYes · Galaxy S9: No
- Wired charging18 W vs 15 W+20%
- Rear cameras2 vs 12×
- Max video4K vs 1080p
- eSIMYes · Galaxy S9: No
- Screen size6.3″ vs 5.8″+9%
- CPU frequency2.84 GHz vs 2.7 GHz+5%
- Process7 nm vs 10 nm+43%
Why is Galaxy S9 better than Pixel 4 XL?
- AnTuTu score323,305 vs 611,930+89%
- Storage (max)128 GB vs 256 GB2×
- Peak brightness450 nits vs 740 nits+64%
- Memory card slotNo · Pixel 4 XL: Yes
- 4K video frame rate30 fps vs 60 fps2×
- 3.5 mm headphone jackNo · Pixel 4 XL: Yes
- Weight193 g vs 163 g+18%
- Measured brightness552 nits vs 653 nits+18%
- Pixel density537 ppi vs 570 ppi+6%
- Main camera aperturef/1.7 vs f/1.5+13%
- Screen-to-body ratio81.3% vs 83.3%+2%
Specifications
Side by side
| Design | ||
| Weight | 193 g | 163 g |
| Thickness | 8.2 mm | 9 mm |
| Height | 160.4 mm | 148 mm |
| Width | 75.1 mm | 69 mm |
| Frame | Aluminium | Aluminium |
| Back | Glass | Glass |
| Ingress protection | IP68 | IP68 |
| Water resistance (IPx) | IPx8 | IPx8 |
| Glass protection | Corning Gorilla Glass 5 | Gorilla Glass 5 |
| Colours | Clearly White, Just Black, Oh So Orange | Black, Gold, Gray, Blue, Purple |
| Display | ||
| Screen size | 6.3″ | 5.8″ |
| Panel | P-OLED | AMOLED |
| OLED panel | Yes | Yes |
| Resolution (width) | 1,440 px | 1,440 px |
| Resolution (height) | 3,040 px | 2,960 px |
| Pixel density | 537 ppi | 570 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 60 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 450 nits | 740 nits |
| Measured brightness | 552 nits | 653 nits |
| Screen-to-body ratio | 81.3% | 83.3% |
| HDR | Yes | Yes |
| Performance | ||
| Chipset | Qualcomm SM8150 Snapdragon 855 | Samsung Exynos 9810 |
| Chip maker | Qualcomm | Samsung |
| Process | 7 nm | 10 nm |
| CPU cores | 8 | 8 |
| CPU frequency | 2.84 GHz | 2.7 GHz |
| GPU | Adreno 640 | Mali G72 MP18 |
| AnTuTu score | 323,305 | 611,930 |
| Geekbench 6 (multi-core) | 10,171 | 2,000 |
| 3DMark Wild Life Extreme | 866 | — |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 6 GB | 4 GB |
| Storage (max) | 128 GB | 256 GB |
| Storage (base) | 64 GB | 64 GB |
| Storage type | UFS 2.1 | UFS 2.1 |
| Memory card slot | No | Yes |
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | 12 MP | 12 MP |
| Main camera aperture | f/1.7 | f/1.5 |
| Main sensor size | 1/2.55" | 1/2.55" |
| Rear cameras | 2 | 1 |
| Optical stabilisation | Yes | Yes |
| Ultra-wide camera | No | No |
| Telephoto camera | Yes | No |
| Optical zoom | 2× | — |
| Max video | 4K | 1080p |
| 4K video frame rate | 30 fps | 60 fps |
| Selfie camera | 8 MP | 8 MP |
| 4K selfie video | No | No |
| Battery | ||
| Battery capacity | 3,700 mAh | 3,000 mAh |
| Battery type | Li-Po | Li-Ion |
| Wired charging | 18 W | 15 W |
| Charged in 30 min | 45% | 40% |
| Wireless charging | Yes | Yes |
| Wireless charging power | 11 W | 10 W |
| Connectivity | ||
| 5G | No | No |
| eSIM | Yes | No |
| Dual SIM | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi standard | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Bluetooth | 5 | 5 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB Type-C 3.1 | USB Type-C |
| USB version | 3.1 | 3.1 |
| Satellite navigation | GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS | GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS |
| Features | ||
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5 mm headphone jack | No | Yes |
| Fingerprint sensor | — | Rear |
| 3D face unlock | Yes | — |
| Barometer | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Face ID, accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer | proximity, accelerometer, gyro, light, compass, barometer, fingerprint |
| SAR (head) | — | 0.36 W/kg |
| Software | ||
| OS at launch | Android 10 | Android 8.0 Oreo |
| Platform | Android | Android |
| Interface | — | Samsung Experience 9.0 |
