Google Pixel 5 comparison
Google Pixel 9 Pro comparison

Why choose Google Pixel 5?

Main strengths (based on specs compared on this page):

  • Lighter at 151 g, compared to Google Pixel 9 Pro’s 199 g (≈24.1% lighter).
  • More compact screen: 6" vs 6.3" — easier for one-hand use and more pocket-friendly.
  • Google Pixel 5 comes with a charger in the box, while Google Pixel 9 Pro does not.

Why choose Google Pixel 9 Pro?

Main strengths (based on specs compared on this page):

  • Bigger display: 6.3" vs 6" (≈5% larger) — better for video and gaming.
  • Higher screen-to-body ratio: 87.6% vs 85.90% (≈2% higher) — slimmer bezels and a more immersive viewing experience.
  • Smoother UI with a 120Hz refresh rate vs 90Hz (≈33.3% smoother).
  • Brighter screen at 3000 nits vs 700 nits (≈328.6% brighter), better for outdoor use.
  • Larger battery: 4700 mAh vs 4080 mAh (≈15.2% larger) — longer endurance.
  • Faster wired charging at 27W vs 18W (≈50% faster) — less time plugged in.
  • Smaller process node (4 nm vs 7 nm) (≈42.9% lower nm) — may mean better efficiency/perf-per-watt.

Quick verdict

Google Pixel 9 Pro has more highlighted advantages (7 vs 3) based on the available specs — choose it if the items listed above match your priorities.

General
Released
2020 September 30 2024 August 13
Initial OS
Android 11 Android 14
Details
Android 11
Android 12
Android 13
Android 14
Charger in the box
Yes No
Major update cycle
3 years 7 years
Security update cycle
3 years 7 years
NFC
Yes Yes
Body
Dimensions
144.7 x 70.4 x 8 152.8 x 72 x 8.5
Thickness
8 mm 8.5 mm
Weight
151 g 199 g
SIM
Nano-SIM and/or eSIM Nano-SIM and eSIM
Card Slot
No No
Waterproof
IP68 IP68
Colors
Just Black, Sorta Sage Porcelain, Rose Quartz, Hazel, Obsidian
Details
aluminum back and frame Back from Gorilla Glass Victus 2 and aluminum frame
Display
Size
6.0 inches 6.3 inches
Protection
Gorilla Glass 6 Gorilla Glass Victus 2
Resolution
1080x2340 Pixels 1280x2856 Pixels
Type
OLED LTPO* OLED
Brightness
700 nits 3000 nits
Refresh rate
90 Hz 120 Hz
Screen to body ratio
85.90 % 87.6 %
Details
1080 x 2340 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio 432 ppi density 1280 x 2856 pixels, 20:9 ratio 495 ppi density
Always-on display, HDR10+ Always-on display, HDR10+
Performance
Chipset V1
Qualcomm SnapDragon 765G () Google Tensor G4 ()
Nanometers
7 nm 4 nm
GPU
Adreno 620 Mali-G715 MC7
CPU
Octa-core 1x2.4 GHz Kryo 475 Prime + 1x2.2 GHz Kryo 475 Gold + 6x1.8 GHz Kryo 475 Silver () Octa-core 1x3.1 GHz Cortex-X4 + 3x2.6 GHz Cortex-A720 + 4x1.92 GHz Cortex-A520 ()
Internal Storage Type V1
UFS 2.1 UFS 3.1
RAM/Storage
8GB/128GB 16GB/128GB
RAM/Storage
16GB/256GB
RAM/Storage
16GB/512GB
RAM/Storage
16GB/1024GB
Battery
Capacity
4080 mAh 4700 mAh
Charging speed
18 W 27 W
Wireless charging
12 W 21 W
Misc
Non-removable, Charging
USB Power Delivery 2.0
Reverse charging 5W
Non-removable Li-Ion
Charges from 1% to 55% in 30 min advertised
Wireless w/ Pixel Stand 21W
Wireless w/ Qi compatible charger 12W
Reverse Wireless
PD3.0, PPS
Camera
Main
12.2 MP, f/1.7, 27mm wide, 1/2.55, 1.4µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS
16 MP, f/2.2, 117˚ ultrawide, 1.0µm
50 MP, f/1.7, 25mm wide, 1/1.31", 1.2µm, dual pixel PDAF, multi-zone Laser AF, OIS
48 MP, f/2.8, 113mm periscope telephoto, 1/2.55", dual pixel PDAF, OIS, 5x optical zoom
48 MP, f/1.7, 123˚ ultrawide, 1/2.55", dual pixel PDAF
OIS
Yes Yes
Video
4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps; gyro-EIS 8K@30fps, 4K@24/30/60fps, 1080p@24/30/60/120/240fps; gyro-EIS, OIS, 10-bit HDR
Features
LED flash, Pixel Shift, Auto-HDR, panorama LED flash, Pixel Shift, Ultra-HDR, panorama, Best Take
Selfie
8 MP, f/2.0, 24mm wide, 1/4.0, 1.12µm 42 MP, f/2.2, 17mm ultrawide, PDAF
Selfie video
1080p@30fps 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60fps
Sound
Stereo
Yes Yes
3.5mm jack
No No
FM radio
No No
Quality
Connectivity
GPS
A-GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, QZSS, BDS GPS L1+L5, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS, NavIC
USB
USB Type-C 3.1 USB Type-C 3.2
External Monitor Support
No Yes (External Display Supported)
Desktop Mode Support
No Yes, Desktop Mode
Sensors
Fingerprint rear-mounted, accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer Ultrasonic fingerprint under display, accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer, thermometer skin temperature
Bluetooth
5.0, A2DP, LE, aptX HD 5.3, A2DP, LE, aptX HD
WLAN
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e/7, tri-band Global, Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band India
WiFi 6/7
No WiFi 7
5G
Yes Yes
Infrared
No No