Google Pixel 9 Pro vs Xiaomi 16 Ultra
Compare Google Pixel 9 Pro vs Xiaomi 16 Ultra side by side: Google Tensor G4 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 2, 50MP vs 50MP camera, 4700mAh vs 6200mAh…
Pixel 9 Pro
$999
5categories won
Xiaomi
16 Ultra
$1,299
10categories won
2 categories tied · 17 scored in total · add a third phone
Which one wins?
Xiaomi 16 Ultra takes the overall win
The Xiaomi 16 Ultra proves superior overall against the Google Pixel 9 Pro, outperforming on battery endurance and daily usability. In camera testing, the Pixel 9 Pro leads with sharper imaging, while battery endurance leans towards the 16 Ultra. Choose the 16 Ultra if you want the highest performance ceiling, or opt for the Pixel 9 Pro if its lower retail price better fit your budget.
16 Ultra takes battery honors offering 6,200 mAh alongside 120W charging.
16 Ultra provides greater sustained gaming output with its Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 2 and 24GB RAM.
Pixel 9 Pro wins photography with 50MP main imaging and 5x dedicated optical zoom.
Pixel 9 Pro provides a sharper value proposition, coming in at $999 vs $1299.
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 Ultra: specifications compared
Display
| Specification | Pixel 9 Pro | 16 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Google Tensor G4 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 2 |
| Process node | 4 nm | — |
| AnTuTu score | 1,310,000 | — |
| Geekbench multi | 4810 | — |
| Maximum RAM | 16 GB | 24 GBWinner |
| Maximum storage | 1TB | 2TBWinner |
Camera
| Specification | Pixel 9 Pro | 16 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Main sensor | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Rear cameras | 3 | 4Winner |
| Optical zoom | 5xWinner | 3.2x |
| Ultrawide | 48 MP | 50 MPWinner |
| Selfie camera | 42 MPWinner | 32 MP |
| Max video | 8K at 30fps (Video Boost), 4K at 60fps | — |
Battery and charging
| Specification | Pixel 9 Pro | 16 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 4,700 mAh | 6,200 mAhWinner |
| Wired charging | 27 W | 120 WWinner |
| Wireless charging | 21 W | 80 WWinner |
Design
| Specification | Pixel 9 Pro | 16 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 199 gWinner | 226 g |
| Thickness | 8.5 mmWinner | 9.2 mm |
| Water resistance | IP68 | IP68 |
| Build | Polished aluminum frame, silky matte glass back | — |
Software and support
| Specification | Pixel 9 Pro | 16 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Android 14 (upgradable to 15) | Android 17 |
| OS updates | 7 years | — |
| Security updates | 7 years | — |
Connectivity and value
| Specification | Pixel 9 Pro | 16 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) | — |
| Storage expansion | None | None |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |
| Launch price | $999Winner | $1,299 |
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 Ultra
Equipped with a second-gen 1-inch LOFIC sensor with 15EV dynamic range, stepless physical f/1.6–f/4.0 aperture, a mammoth 200MP 1/1.4" periscope telephoto, 120W wired and 80W wireless charging, and 6,200 mAh capacity, the 16 Ultra is a DSLR in your pocket.
- Display
- 6.73"
- Chipset
- Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 2
- Main camera
- 50MP
- Battery
- 6,200mAh