Google Pixel 7 Pro vs Google Pixel 9 Pro
Compare Google Pixel 7 Pro vs Google Pixel 9 Pro side by side: Google Tensor G2 (5 nm) vs Google Tensor G4, 50MP vs 50MP camera, 5000mAh vs 4700mAh battery…
Pixel 7 Pro
$899
7categories won
Pixel 9 Pro
$999
11categories won
4 categories tied · 22 scored in total · add a third phone
Which one wins?
Google Pixel 7 Pro takes the overall win
The Google Pixel 7 Pro claims the overall win over the Google Pixel 9 Pro, delivering a stronger technical package across battery endurance and core hardware. In camera testing, the Pixel 9 Pro leads with superior optics, while battery endurance leans towards the Pixel 7 Pro. Choose the Pixel 7 Pro if you want the highest performance ceiling, or opt for the Pixel 9 Pro if its specific hardware strengths better fit your budget.
Pixel 7 Pro wins on endurance with 5,000 mAh and 23W fast charging.
Pixel 7 Pro leads gaming and raw performance powered by the Google Tensor G2 (5 nm) and 12GB RAM.
Pixel 9 Pro takes photography with 50MP optics and 5x optical telephoto capabilities.
Pixel 7 Pro provides a sharper value proposition, coming in at $899 vs $999.
Category verdicts are computed algorithmically from verified technical specifications and hardware benchmarks. Rows where neither figure is objectively better — screen size preference, operating system choice, aesthetic build materials — are displayed for direct reference without scoring bias.
Pixel 7 Pro vs Pixel 9 Pro: specifications compared
Display
| Specification | Pixel 7 Pro | Pixel 9 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.7" | 6.3" |
| Resolution | 1440 x 3120Winner | 1280 x 2856 |
| Pixel density | 513 ppiWinner | 495 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1500 nits | 3000 nitsWinner |
Performance
| Specification | Pixel 7 Pro | Pixel 9 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Google Tensor G2 (5 nm) | Google Tensor G4 |
| Process node | 5 nm | 4 nmWinner |
| AnTuTu score | 3,200,000Winner | 1,310,000 |
| Geekbench multi | 10800Winner | 4810 |
| Maximum RAM | 12 GB | 16 GBWinner |
| Maximum storage | 512GB | 1TBWinner |
Camera
| Specification | Pixel 7 Pro | Pixel 9 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Main sensor | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Rear cameras | 3 | 3 |
| Optical zoom | 5x | 5x |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 48 MPWinner |
| Selfie camera | 10.8 MP | 42 MPWinner |
| Max video | 4K at 60fps 10-bit | 8K at 30fps (Video Boost), 4K at 60fps |
Battery and charging
| Specification | Pixel 7 Pro | Pixel 9 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,000 mAhWinner | 4,700 mAh |
| Wired charging | 23 W | 27 WWinner |
| Wireless charging | 23 WWinner | 21 W |
Design
| Specification | Pixel 7 Pro | Pixel 9 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 212 g | 199 gWinner |
| Thickness | 8.9 mm | 8.5 mmWinner |
| Water resistance | IP68 | IP68 |
| Build | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus front and back, 100% recycled polished aluminum camera bar and frame | Polished aluminum frame, silky matte glass back |
Software and support
| Specification | Pixel 7 Pro | Pixel 9 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Android 13, upgradable to Android 15 | Android 14 (upgradable to 15) |
| OS updates | 5 years | 7 yearsWinner |
| Security updates | 5 years | 7 yearsWinner |
Connectivity and value
| Specification | Pixel 7 Pro | Pixel 9 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be, tri-band 2.4/5/6GHz, 320MHz bandwidth) | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) |
| Storage expansion | None | None |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |
| Launch price | $899Winner | $999 |
Google Pixel 7 Pro
The Google Pixel 7 Pro refined Google’s flagship vision with a seamless polished aluminum Camera Bar, 5x optical periscope telephoto lens, 1500-nit QHD+ LTPO display, and breakthrough Google AI tools like Photo Unblur.
- Display
- 6.7"
- Chipset
- Google Tensor G2 (5 nm)
- Main camera
- 50MP
- Battery
- 5,000mAh
Google Pixel 9 Pro
For the first time, Google packages its premier triple-camera system, 5x periscope telephoto, 16GB RAM, and 3000-nit Super Actua display into a pocket-friendly 6.3-inch form factor.
- Display
- 6.3"
- Chipset
- Google Tensor G4
- Main camera
- 50MP
- Battery
- 4,700mAh