Google Pixel 9 Pro vs iQOO Z9 – Price, Specs & Features

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Google Pixel 9 Pro

Tensor G4
4 nm
4700 mAh
45W
6.3"
1280 x 2856 pixels
50 MP
8K@30fps
Specs

iQOO Z9

Dimensity 7200
4 nm
5000 mAh
44W
6.67"
1080x2400 pixels
50 MP
4K@30fps
Specs

iQOO Z9

General

Launch Date

August 13, 2024

March 12, 2024

Availability

Coming Soon

Available Now

Operating System (OS)

Android 14

Custom UI

Pixel UI

Funtouch 14

OS Updates

7 Years (until Android 21)

2 Years (until Android 16)

Security Updates

7 Years (until 2031)

3 Years (until 2027)

AI Features

Gemini - AI assistant, Add Me, Pixel Screenshots, Best Take, Audio Magic Eraser, Circle to Search, Pixel Call Assist, Audio Emoji and more

Body

Dimensions

152.8 x 72 x 8.5 mm

163.2 x 75.8 x 7.8 mm

Thickness

8.5 mm

7.8 mm

Weight

199 g

188 g

Back Material

Gorilla Glass Victus 2

Build Details

Aluminum Frame

Plastic Back, Plastic Frame

IP Rating

IP68 (up to 1.5m for 30 min)

IP54

Display

Size

6.3 inches

6.67 inches

Type

LTPO OLED, HDR10, Always-on display

AMOLED, HDR10, Always-on display

Refresh Rate

120 Hz

Peak Brightness

3000 nits

1800 nits

Resolution

1280 x 2856 pixels

1080x2400 pixels

Pixel Density

494 ppi

395 ppi

Aspect Ratio

20:9

Screen to Body Ratio

87.6 %

86.8 %

Protection

Gorilla Glass Victus 2

Performance

Chipset¹

Google Tensor G4

Mediatek Dimensity 7200

Process Size

4 nm

CPU

Octa-core
1x3.1 GHz Cortex-X4
3x2.6 GHz Cortex-A720
4x1.92 GHz Cortex-A520

Octa-core
2x2.8 GHz Cortex-A715
6x Cortex-A510

GPU

Mali-G715 MC7

Mali-G610 MC4

RAM & Storage

16GB 256GB (UFS 3.1)

8GB 128GB (UFS 2.2)
8GB 256GB (UFS 2.2)

RAM Type

LPDDR5X

LPDDR4X

Expandable Memory

Yes

Camera

Main Camera

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

50 MP
f/1.8, 26mm (wide), 1/1.95", 0.8µm, PDAF, OIS

2 MP
f/2.4, (depth)

OIS

Yes

Features

Dual-LED flash, Pixel Shift, Ultra-HDR, panorama, Best Take

LED flash, panorama, HDR, Digital Zoom, Auto Flash, Face detection, Touch to focus

Video Recording

8K@30fps
4K@24/30/60fps
1080p@24/30/60/120/240fps

4K@30fps
1080p@30/60fps

Video Recording Features

gyro-EIS, OIS, 10-bit HDR

Dual Video Recording, gyro-EIS, HDR

Selfie Camera

42 MP
f/2.2, 17mm (ultrawide), PDAF

16 MP
f/2.0, (wide), 1/3.0", 1.0µm

Selfie Features

Auto-HDR, panorama

Selfie Video Recording

4K@30/60fps
1080p@30/60fps

1080p@30fps

Connectivity

SIM

Dual SIM, GSM+GSM
SIM1: Nano, SIM2: eSIM

Dual SIM, GSM+GSM, Dual VoLTE
SIM1: Nano, SIM2: Nano (Hybrid)

5G Support

Yes

21 5G bands
n1, n2, n3, n5, n7, n8, n12, n14, n20, n28, n30, n38, n40, n41, n66, n71, n75, n76, n77, n78, n79

Yes

8 5G bands
n1, n3, n5, n8, n28, n40, n77, n78

VoLTE

Yes

Wi-Fi

Wi-Fi 6

Wi-Fi Details

802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be 2.4GHz+5GHz, HE160, MIMO

802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax 5GHz 6GHz

Wi-Fi Features

Mobile Hotspot

USB

USB Type-C 3.2

USB Type-C 2.0, OTG

Bluetooth

5.3

NFC

Yes

GPS

Yes with A-GPS, Glonass

Infrared

Yes

UWB (Ultra Wideband)

Yes

Battery

Capacity

4700 mAh

5000 mAh

Type

Li-Ion

Li-ion

Removable

Wired charging

45W

44W

Charging Speed

55% in 30 min

50% in 30 min

Reverse Wired Charging

Wireless Charging

21W

Reverse Wireless Charging

Charger in the Box

Yes

Sound

Stereo Speakers

Yes

3.5mm Headphone Jack

FM Radio

Extra Features

Sensors

Fingerprint (under display, ultrasonic), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer, thermometer (skin temperature)

Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass

Others

Satellite SOS service

Colors and Pricing

Colors

Porcelain, Rose Quartz, Hazel, Obsidian

Brushed Green, Graphene Blue

Price in India

₹109999

₹20499

FAQs

Which phone has better performance?

In this performance comparison, the Google Pixel 9 Pro with its Google Tensor G4 (4nm) performs better than the iQOO Z9 with the Mediatek Dimensity 7200 (4nm), thanks to superior chipset efficiency.

Which phone offers longer software support?

Google Pixel 9 Pro launched with Android 14 and will receive updates until Android 21, whereas iQOO Z9 launched with Android 14 and will get Android 16. Google Pixel 9 Pro will get security updates until 2031 (approx. 7 years), while iQOO Z9 is supported till 2027.

Which phone has a better display?

Both Google Pixel 9 Pro and iQOO Z9 feature AMOLED displays, offering vibrant colors and deeper blacks. Both smartphones offer the same 120 Hz refresh rate. Google Pixel 9 Pro also boasts a brighter screen with 3000 nits of peak brightness, enhancing outdoor visibility. Notably, Google Pixel 9 Pro offers a higher screen resolution, resulting in sharper visuals and more detailed content.

Which phone has a bigger battery and faster charging?

iQOO Z9 features a larger 5000 mAh battery, potentially delivering better battery life. Google Pixel 9 Pro also supports faster wired charging at 45W, compared to 44W on iQOO Z9. Google Pixel 9 Pro supports wireless charging at 21W, while iQOO Z9 does not support wireless charging.

Which phone has better water and dust resistance?

Google Pixel 9 Pro offers better protection against water and dust with an IP68 rating.

¹ Scores can vary even with the same chipset due to RAM, thermals, and software optimization.