Google Pixel 9 Pro vs Xiaomi 16 Pro
Compare Google Pixel 9 Pro vs Xiaomi 16 Pro side by side: Google Tensor G4 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 2, 50MP vs 50MP camera, 4700mAh vs 6100mAh…
Pixel 9 Pro
$999
3categories won
Xiaomi
16 Pro
$1,049
12categories won
7 categories tied · 22 scored in total · add a third phone
Which one wins?
Xiaomi 16 Pro takes the overall win
The Xiaomi 16 Pro proves superior overall against the Google Pixel 9 Pro, outperforming on battery endurance and daily usability. In camera testing, the two devices offer similar flexibility, while battery endurance leans towards the 16 Pro. Choose the 16 Pro if you want the highest performance ceiling, or opt for the Pixel 9 Pro if its lower retail price better fit your budget.
16 Pro takes battery honors offering 6,100 mAh alongside 120W charging.
16 Pro provides greater sustained gaming output with its Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 2 and 24GB RAM.
Both camera setups are closely matched for daily street photography and low-light shooting.
Pixel 9 Pro provides a sharper value proposition, coming in at $999 vs $1049.
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 9 Pro vs 16 Pro: specifications compared
Display
| Specification | Pixel 9 Pro | 16 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.3" | 6.73" |
| Resolution | 1280 x 2856 | 1440 x 3200Winner |
| Pixel density | 495 ppi | 521 ppiWinner |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 3000 nits | 3600 nitsWinner |
Performance
| Specification | Pixel 9 Pro | 16 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Google Tensor G4 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 2 |
| Process node | 4 nm | 2 nmWinner |
| AnTuTu score | 1,310,000 | 3,200,000Winner |
| Geekbench multi | 4810 | 10800Winner |
| Maximum RAM | 16 GB | 24 GBWinner |
| Maximum storage | 1TB | 1TB |
Camera
| Specification | Pixel 9 Pro | 16 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Main sensor | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Rear cameras | 3 | 3 |
| Optical zoom | 5x | 5x |
| Ultrawide | 48 MP | 50 MPWinner |
| Selfie camera | 42 MPWinner | 32 MP |
| Max video | 8K at 30fps (Video Boost), 4K at 60fps | 8K at 30fps / 4K at 120fps |
Battery and charging
| Specification | Pixel 9 Pro | 16 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 4,700 mAh | 6,100 mAhWinner |
| Wired charging | 27 W | 120 WWinner |
| Wireless charging | 21 W | 50 WWinner |
Design
| Specification | Pixel 9 Pro | 16 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 199 gWinner | 210 g |
| Thickness | 8.5 mm | 8.1 mmWinner |
| Water resistance | IP68 | IP68 |
| Build | Polished aluminum frame, silky matte glass back | Grade 5 Titanium frame, Ceramic Glass front and back |
Software and support
| Specification | Pixel 9 Pro | 16 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Android 14 (upgradable to 15) | Android 17 |
| OS updates | 7 years | 7 years |
| Security updates | 7 years | 7 years |
Connectivity and value
| Specification | Pixel 9 Pro | 16 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be, tri-band 2.4/5/6GHz, 320MHz bandwidth) |
| Storage expansion | None | None |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |
| Launch price | $999Winner | $1,049 |
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
Xiaomi 16 Pro
The Xiaomi 16 Pro brings a sweeping 2K 120Hz display with micro-curved edges, stepless variable aperture main optics, a dedicated 5x periscope telephoto, 120W charging, and 6,100 mAh capacity.
- Display
- 6.73"
- Chipset
- Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 2
- Main camera
- 50MP
- Battery
- 6,100mAh