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Google Pixel 9 Pro XL
Google Pixel 9 Pro XL
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Tensor G4
4 nm
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5060 mAh
45W
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6.8"
1344 x 2992 pixels
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50 MP
8K@30fps
- Specs
Samsung Galaxy S21 FE
Samsung Galaxy S21 FE
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Snapdragon 888
5 nm
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4500 mAh
25W
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6.4"
1080 x 2340 pixels
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12 MP
4K@30/60fps
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Specs
General
Launch Date
August 13, 2024
January 04, 2022
Availability
Coming Soon
Available Now
OS
Android 14
Android 12
Custom UI
Pixel UI
One UI 4
OS Updates
7 Years
4 Years
Security Updates
7 Years
5 Years
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
162.8 x 76.6 x 8.5 mm
155.7 x 74.5 x 7.9 mm
Thickness
8.5 mm
7.9 mm
Weight
221 g
177 g
Back Material
Gorilla Glass Victus 2
Build Details
Aluminum Frame
Plastic Back, Aluminum Frame
IP Rating
IP68 (up to 1.5m for 30 min)
IP68 (up to 1.5m for 30 min)
Display
Size
6.8 inches
6.4 inches
Type
LTPO OLED, HDR10, Always-on display
Dynamic AMOLED 2X, HDR10, Always-on display
Refresh Rate
120 Hz
120 Hz
Peak Brightness
3000 nits
1200 nits
Resolution
1344 x 2992 pixels
1080 x 2340 pixels
Pixel Density
494 ppi
403 ppi
Aspect Ratio
20:9
19.5:9
Screen to Body Ratio
88.0 %
86.7 %
Protection
Gorilla Glass Victus 2
Gorilla Glass Victus
Performance
Comparison 1
Chipset
Google Tensor G4
Qualcomm Snapdragon 888
Process Size
4 nm
5 nm
CPU
Octa-core
1x3.1 GHz Cortex-X4
3x2.6 GHz Cortex-A720
4x1.92 GHz Cortex-A520
1x3.1 GHz Cortex-X4
3x2.6 GHz Cortex-A720
4x1.92 GHz Cortex-A520
Octa-core
1x2.84 GHz Cortex-X1
3x2.42 GHz Cortex-A78
4x1.80 GHz Cortex-A55
1x2.84 GHz Cortex-X1
3x2.42 GHz Cortex-A78
4x1.80 GHz Cortex-A55
GPU
Mali-G715 MC7
Adreno 660
RAM & Storage
16GB 256GB (UFS 3.1)
16GB 512GB (UFS 3.1)
16GB 512GB (UFS 3.1)
8GB 128GB (UFS 3.1)
8GB 256GB (UFS 3.1)
8GB 256GB (UFS 3.1)
RAM Type
LPDDR5X
LPDDR5
Expandable Memory
Comparison 2
Chipset
Exynos 2100
Process Size
5 nm
CPU
Octa-core
1x2.9 GHz Cortex-X1
3x2.80 GHz Cortex-A78
4x2.2 GHz Cortex-A55
1x2.9 GHz Cortex-X1
3x2.80 GHz Cortex-A78
4x2.2 GHz Cortex-A55
GPU
Mali-G78 MP14
RAM & Storage
8GB 128GB (UFS 3.1)
8GB 256GB (UFS 3.1)
8GB 256GB (UFS 3.1)
RAM Type
LPDDR5
Expandable Memory
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
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
12 MP
f/1.8, 26mm (wide), 1/1.76", 1.8µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS
8 MP
f/2.4, 76mm (telephoto), 1/4.5", 1.0µm, PDAF, OIS, 3x optical zoom
12 MP
f/2.2, 13mm, 123˚ (ultrawide), 1/3.0", 1.12µm
f/1.8, 26mm (wide), 1/1.76", 1.8µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS
8 MP
f/2.4, 76mm (telephoto), 1/4.5", 1.0µm, PDAF, OIS, 3x optical zoom
12 MP
f/2.2, 13mm, 123˚ (ultrawide), 1/3.0", 1.12µm
OIS
Yes
Yes
Features
Dual-LED flash, Pixel Shift, Ultra-HDR, panorama, Best Take
LED flash, auto-HDR, panorama, Auto Flash, Face detection, Touch to focus
Video Recording
8K@30fps
4K@24/30/60fps
1080p@24/30/60/120/240fps
4K@24/30/60fps
1080p@24/30/60/120/240fps
4K@30/60fps
1080p@30/60/240fps
720p@960fps
1080p@30/60/240fps
720p@960fps
Video Recording Features
gyro-EIS, OIS, 10-bit HDR
Slo-motion, HDR10+, gyro-EIS
Selfie Camera
42 MP
f/2.2, 17mm (ultrawide), PDAF
f/2.2, 17mm (ultrawide), PDAF
32 MP
f/2.2, 26mm (wide), 1/2.74", 0.8µm
f/2.2, 26mm (wide), 1/2.74", 0.8µm
Selfie Features
Auto-HDR, panorama
HDR
Selfie Video Recording
4K@30/60fps
1080p@30/60fps
1080p@30/60fps
4K@30/60fps
1080p@30/60fps
1080p@30/60fps
Connectivity
SIM
Dual SIM, GSM+GSM
SIM1: Nano, SIM2: eSIM
SIM1: Nano, SIM2: eSIM
Dual SIM, GSM+GSM
SIM1: Nano, SIM2: Nano
SIM1: Nano, SIM2: Nano
SIM 1 5G Bands
21 Bands
FDD: N1, N2, N3, N5, N7, N8, N12, N14, N20, N28, N30
TDD: N38, N40, N41, N66, N71, N75, N76, N77, N78, N79
FDD: N1, N2, N3, N5, N7, N8, N12, N14, N20, N28, N30
TDD: N38, N40, N41, N66, N71, N75, N76, N77, N78, N79
12 Bands
FDD: N1, N3, N5, N7, N8, N20, N28, N66
TDD: N38, N40, N41, N78
FDD: N1, N3, N5, N7, N8, N20, N28, N66
TDD: N38, N40, N41, N78
SIM 2 5G Bands
23 Bands
FDD: N1, N2, N3, N5, N7, N8, N12, N14, N20, N25, N26, N28, N30
TDD: N38, N40, N41, N66, N71, N75, N76, N77, N78, N79
FDD: N1, N2, N3, N5, N7, N8, N12, N14, N20, N25, N26, N28, N30
TDD: N38, N40, N41, N66, N71, N75, N76, N77, N78, N79
12 Bands
FDD: N1, N3, N5, N7, N8, N20, N28, N66
TDD: N38, N40, N41, N78
FDD: N1, N3, N5, N7, N8, N20, N28, N66
TDD: N38, N40, N41, N78
VoLTE
Yes
Yes
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi 6
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, MIMO
Wi-Fi Features
Mobile Hotspot
Wi-Fi Direct, Mobile Hotspot
USB
USB Type-C 3.2
USB Type-C, OTG
Bluetooth
5.3
5.0
NFC
Yes
Yes
GPS
Yes with A-GPS, Glonass
Yes with A-GPS, Glonass
Infrared
Yes
Yes
UWB (Ultra Wideband)
Yes
No
Battery
Capacity
5060 mAh
4500 mAh
Type
Li-Ion
Li-ion
Removable
No
No
Wired charging
45W
25W
Charging Speed
70% in 30 min
50% in 30 min
Wireless Charging
23W
15W
Reverse Wireless Charging
No
No
Charger in the Box
No
No
Sound
Stereo Speakers
Yes
Yes
3.5mm Headphone Jack
No
No
FM Radio
No
No
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
Samsung DeX
Colors and Pricing
Colors
Porcelain, Rose Quartz, Hazel, Obsidian
White, Graphite, Lavender, Olive
Price in India
₹124999
₹27999
FAQs
In this comparison, the Google Pixel 9 Pro XL with the Google Tensor G4 (4nm) performs better than the Samsung Galaxy S21 FE with the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 (5nm), thanks to its more efficient chipset.
The Google Pixel 9 Pro XL offers 7 years of OS updates, while the Samsung Galaxy S21 FE provides 4 years. When it comes to security updates, Google Pixel 9 Pro XL leads with 7 years of support.
Both phones feature AMOLED displays. They have the same 120 Hz refresh rate. Google Pixel 9 Pro XL also has a brighter display with 3000 nits, improving outdoor visibility. Notably, Google Pixel 9 Pro XL has a higher resolution display, resulting in sharper visuals.
Google Pixel 9 Pro XL has a larger 5060 mAh battery for longer usage. Google Pixel 9 Pro XL supports faster wired charging at 45W. Google Pixel 9 Pro XL also offers faster wireless charging at 23W.
Both phones have the same IP68 rating for water and dust resistance.