Samsung Galaxy S9 (128GB) vs Google Pixel 9 Pro XL
Quick Comparison
Google Pixel 9 Pro XL has better RAM than Samsung Galaxy S9 (128GB). In terms of display resolution, Samsung Galaxy S9 (128GB) has better resolution of 2960 x 1440 than Google Pixel 9 Pro XL which has resolution of 2992 x 1344. Google Pixel 9 Pro XL has more internal memory than Samsung Galaxy S9 (128GB)
| Name | Samsung Galaxy S9 (128GB) | Google Pixel 9 Pro XL |
| RAM | 4 GB | 16 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 5.8 in | 6.8 in |
| Internal Memory | 128 GB | 256 GB |
| Battery | 3000 mAh | 5060 mAh |
| Camera | 12 MP | 50 MP + 48 MP + 48 MP Triple |
| Price | Rs. 31900 | Rs. 124999 |
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Price And Launch
The launch Date of the first phone is February, 2018. The cost of Samsung Galaxy S9 (128GB) is Rs. 31900. The launch Date of the second phone is August 13, 2024. The cost of Google Pixel 9 Pro XL is Rs. 124999.
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy S9 (128GB) has screen size of 5.8 inches which falls short to Google Pixel 9 Pro XL's 6.8 inch screen. Samsung Galaxy S9 (128GB) has Super AMOLED Screen type where as Google Pixel 9 Pro XL has OLED Screen type. Samsung's phone has display density of 568 PPI & Google's phone has only 482 PPI display density. Samsung Galaxy S9 (128GB) has 18.5:9 aspect ratio where as Google Pixel 9 Pro XL has 20.5:9 aspect ratio.
Memory comparison
Google Pixel 9 Pro XL's larger 16 GB RAM is better for playing games and all with respect to Samsung Galaxy S9 (128GB)'s lower 4 GB RAM. Google Pixel 9 Pro XL has more Internal Memory (256 GB) than Samsung Galaxy S9 (128GB) (128 GB).
Camera comparison
Google Pixel 9 Pro XL's 50 MP + 48 MP + 48 MP Triple Rear Camera outshines Samsung Galaxy S9 (128GB)'s 12 MP Rear Camera in terms of resolution. Google Pixel 9 Pro XL will be better choice if you're looking to click lot of selfies as it has better 42 MP Front Camera in comparison to Samsung Galaxy S9 (128GB)'s 8 MP Front Camera.
Technical comparison
Both the phones has Android Operating System but the first one runs on version 8.0 and the second one on 14 version.
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| Name | Samsung Galaxy S9 (128GB) | Google Pixel 9 Pro XL |
| General | ||
| Model | GA05985-IN | |
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM (Hybrid Slot) | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM |
| Dual Sim | Yes | Yes |
| Sim Size | Nano+Nano SIM | Nano+ Esim |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| Release Date | February, 2018 | August 13, 2024 |
| In The Box | Pixel 9 Pro XL, 1 m USB-C to USB-C cable (USB 2.0), SIM tool | |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 68.7 x 147.69 x 8.5 mm | 76.6 x 162.8 x 8.5 mm |
| Weight | 163 g | 221 g |
| Colors | Porcelain, Rose Quartz, Hazel, Obsidian | |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color Super AMOLED Screen (16M colors Colors) | Color OLED Screen (16M Colors) |
| Touch | Yes | Yes |
| Size | 5.8 inches, 1440 x 2960 pixels | 6.8 inches, 1344 x 2992 pixels, 120 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 18.5:9 | 20.5:9 |
| PPI | ~ 568 PPI | ~ 482 PPI |
| Glass Type | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 | |
| Features | Corning Gorilla Glass 5 Screen Protection, Curved Display | Upto 2000 Nits (HDR) and Upto 3000 Nits (Peak Brightness), >2,000,000:1 Contrast Ratio, HDR Support |
| Notch | Yes, Punch Hole | |
| Curved Display | Yes | |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 4 GB | 16 GB |
| Storage | 128 GB | 256 GB |
| Card Slot | Yes, (Hybrid Slot) | |
| Connectivity | ||
| GPRS | Yes | Yes |
| EDGE | Yes | Yes |
| 3G | Yes | Yes |
| 4G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G | Yes | |
| 5G Bands | n1/2/3/5/7/8/12/14/20/25/26/28/30/38/40/41/66/71/75/76/77/78/79 | |
| VoLTE | Yes | Yes, Dual Stand-By |
| Vo5G | Yes | |
| Wifi | Yes, with wifi-hotspot | Yes, with wifi-hotspot |
| Wifi Version | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) with 2.4GHz+5GHz+6GHz, 2x2 + 2x2 MIMO | |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes, v5.3, A2DP, LE, aptX HD |
| USB | Yes | Yes, USB-C v3.2 |
| USB Features | USB Tethering, USB on-the-go, USB Charging | |
| Performance | ||
| AnTuTu Score | 1,293,659 (Total) (v10) 396,086 (CPU) 449,039 (GPU) 213,660 (Memory) 234,874 (UX) | |
| Geekbench Score | 4,610 (Multi Core) (v6) 1,932 (Single Core) 8,385 (OpenCL) 8,502 (Vulkan) | |
| 3DMark Score | 2,537 (Wild Life Extreme) | |
| Camera Score | 158 (DxOMark) | |
| Speaker Score | 77 (Very Good) | |
| Battery Test Result | 12.43 hours | |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | Yes, with A-GPS Support | Yes, with dual-band A-GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, QZSS, BDS |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes | Yes, In Display |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass | Proximity Sensor, Ambient Light Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyrometer, Magnetometer, Barometer, Temperature Sensor |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | Yes | No |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Water Resistance | Yes, 1.5 m upto 30 min | |
| IP Rating | IP68 | |
| Dust Resistant | Yes | |
| Extra Features | Stereo Speakers, Three Microphones, Noise Suppression, Spatial Audio, AI Mobile (Google AI), Seven years of OS, security and Pixel Drop updates | |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 12 MP | 50 MP ƒ/1.7 (Wide Angle) 48 MP ƒ/2.8 (Telephoto) 48 MP ƒ/1.7 (Ultra Wide) |
| OIS | Yes | |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes |
| Features | Face detection, Smile detection, Geo tagging, Panorama, Touch to focus | Pro Controls, High-Res (Upto 50MP), Super Res Zoom Upto 30X, Add Me, Macro Focus, Night Sight, Astrophotography, Portrait Mode, Face Unblur, Long Exposure, Action Pan, Real Tone, Panorama, Top Shot, Frequent Faces |
| Video Recording | 4K @ 60 fps UHD | 4K @ 30 fps UHD, 1080p @ 24 fps FHD |
| Flash | Yes, Dual LED | Yes, Dual LED |
| Front Camera | 8 MP Autofocus | 42 MP ƒ/2.2 (Wide Angle) Punch Hole |
| Front Video Recording | 4K @ 24 fps UHD, 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v8.0 (Oreo) | Android v14, upgradable to v15 |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Exynos SDM845 | Google Tensor G4 |
| CPU | 2.7 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 3.1 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 1xCortex-X4@ 3.1GHz & 3xCortex-A720@ 2.6 GHz & 4xCortex-A520@ 1.92 GHz | |
| GPU | Mali-G72 MP18 - EMEAAdreno 630 - USA & China | Mali-G715 MC7 |
| Java | Yes, via 3rd party | No |
| Browser | Yes, supports HTML | Yes |
| Multimedia | ||
| Supports | MMS, Instant Messaging, Voice Commands | |
| Yes, with Push Email | Yes | |
| Music | MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC | Yes |
| Video | MP4, DivX, XviD | Yes |
| FM Radio | Yes | No |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 3000 mAh, Li-ion Battery | 5060 mAh, Li-ion Battery |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 37W Fast Charging | |
| Wireless Charging | Yes, 23W | |
| Reverse Charging | Yes | |
| Reverse Wireless Charging | Yes | |