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Google Pixel 9 Pro XL

Google Pixel 9 Pro XL Comparison & Specs

Google Pixel 9 Pro XL

  • Tensor G4

    4 nm

  • 5060 mAh

    45W

  • 6.8"

    1344 x 2992 pixels

  • 50 MP

    8K@30fps

  • Specs

Samsung Galaxy S23 FE

Samsung Galaxy S23 FE Comparison & Specs

Samsung Galaxy S23 FE

  • Exynos 2200

    4 nm

  • 4500 mAh

    25W

  • 6.4"

    1080 x 2340 pixels

  • 50 MP

    8K@24fps

  • Specs Samsung Galaxy S23 FE Amazon Link
General
Launch Date
August 13, 2024
October 04, 2023
Availability
Coming Soon
Available Now
OS
Android 14
Android 13
Custom UI
Pixel UI
One UI 5.1
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
Live Translate, Circle to Search, Photo Assist, Chat Assist
Body
Dimensions
162.8 x 76.6 x 8.5 mm
158 x 76.5 x 8.2 mm
Thickness
8.5 mm
8.2 mm
Weight
221 g
209 g
Back Material
Gorilla Glass Victus 2
Gorilla Glass 5
Build Details
Aluminum Frame
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
Refresh Rate
120 Hz
120 Hz
Peak Brightness
3000 nits
1450 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 %
83.2 %
Protection
Gorilla Glass Victus 2
Gorilla Glass 5
Performance
Comparison 1
Chipset¹
Google Tensor G4
Exynos 2200
Process Size
4 nm
4 nm
CPU
Octa-core
1x3.1 GHz Cortex-X4
3x2.6 GHz Cortex-A720
4x1.92 GHz Cortex-A520
Octa-core
1x2.8 GHz Cortex-X2
3x2.50 GHz Cortex-A710
4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A510
GPU
Mali-G715 MC7
Xclipse 920
RAM & Storage
16GB 256GB (UFS 3.1)
16GB 512GB (UFS 3.1)
8GB 128GB
8GB 256GB
RAM Type
LPDDR5X
LPDDR5
Expandable Memory
No
No
Comparison 2
Chipset¹
Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1
Process Size
4 nm
CPU
Octa-core
1x3.00 GHz Cortex-X2
3x2.50 GHz Cortex-A710
4x1.80 GHz Cortex-A510
GPU
Adreno 730
RAM & Storage
8GB 128GB
8GB 256GB
RAM Type
LPDDR5
Expandable Memory
No
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, 24mm (wide), dual pixel PDAF, OIS

8 MP
f/2.4, 75mm (telephoto), PDAF, OIS, 3x optical zoom

12 MP
f/2.2, 123˚ (ultrawide)
OIS
Yes
Yes
Features
Dual-LED flash, Pixel Shift, Ultra-HDR, panorama, Best Take
LED flash, HDR, panorama, Digital Zoom, Auto Flash, Face detection, Touch to focus
Video Recording
8K@30fps
4K@24/30/60fps
1080p@24/30/60/120/240fps
8K@24fps
4K@30/60fps
1080p@30/60/120/240fps
720p@960fps
Video Recording Features
gyro-EIS, OIS, 10-bit HDR
Slo-motion
Selfie Camera
42 MP
f/2.2, 17mm (ultrawide), PDAF
10 MP
f/2.4, 26mm (wide)
Selfie Features
Auto-HDR, panorama
Selfie Video Recording
4K@30/60fps
1080p@30/60fps
4K@30/60fps
1080p@30/60fps
Connectivity
SIM
Dual SIM, GSM+GSM
SIM1: Nano, SIM2: eSIM
Dual SIM, GSM+GSM
SIM1: Nano, SIM2: eSIM
SIM 1
21 5G Bands

FDD: N1, N2, N3, N5, N7, N8, N12, N14, N20, N28, N30
TDD: N38, N40, N41, N66, N71, N75, N76, N77, N78, N79
14 5G Bands

FDD: N1, N2, N3, N5, N7, N8, N20, N28, N66
TDD: N38, N40, N41, N77, N78
SIM 2
23 5G 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
14 5G Bands

FDD: N1, N2, N3, N5, N7, N8, N20, N28, N66
TDD: N38, N40, N41, N77, N78
VoLTE
Yes
Yes
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi 6
Wi-Fi 6E
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
5.3
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
4.5W
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, compass
Others
Satellite SOS service
Virtual proximity sensing, Samsung DeX
Colors and Pricing
Colors
Porcelain, Rose Quartz, Hazel, Obsidian
Mint, Cream, Graphite, Purple, Indigo, Tangerine
Price in India
₹124999
₹38999
FAQs

In this performance comparison, the Google Pixel 9 Pro XL with its Google Tensor G4 (4nm) performs better than the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE with the Exynos 2200 (4nm), thanks to superior chipset efficiency.

Google Pixel 9 Pro XL offers 7 years of OS updates, whereas Samsung Galaxy S23 FE provides 4 years. For security updates, Google Pixel 9 Pro XL offers 7 years of support compared to Samsung Galaxy S23 FE's 5 years.

Both Google Pixel 9 Pro XL and Samsung Galaxy S23 FE feature AMOLED displays, offering vibrant colors and deeper blacks. Both smartphones offer the same 120 Hz refresh rate. Google Pixel 9 Pro XL also boasts a brighter screen with 3000 nits of peak brightness, enhancing outdoor visibility. Notably, Google Pixel 9 Pro XL offers a higher screen resolution, resulting in sharper visuals and more detailed content.

Google Pixel 9 Pro XL comes with a larger 5060 mAh battery, which may offer longer usage on a single charge. Google Pixel 9 Pro XL also supports faster wired charging at 45W, compared to 25W on Samsung Galaxy S23 FE. Google Pixel 9 Pro XL offers faster wireless charging at 23W, while Samsung Galaxy S23 FE supports 15W.

Both phones feature the same IP68 rating for water and dust resistance.

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