Google Pixel 9 vs vivo iQOO Neo 9
Compare Google Pixel 9 vs vivo iQOO Neo 9 side by side: Google Tensor G4 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, 4700mAh vs 5160mAh battery, $799 vs $699. Full…
Pixel 9
$799
2categories won
vivo
iQOO Neo 9
$699
11categories won
13 scored in total · add a third phone
Which one wins?
vivo iQOO Neo 9 takes the overall win
The vivo iQOO Neo 9 proves superior overall against the Google Pixel 9, outperforming on battery endurance and daily usability. In camera testing, the Pixel 9 leads with sharper imaging, while battery endurance leans towards the iQOO Neo 9. Choose the iQOO Neo 9 if you want the highest performance ceiling, or opt for the Pixel 9 if its specific hardware strengths better fit your budget.
iQOO Neo 9 takes battery honors offering 5,160 mAh alongside 120W charging.
iQOO Neo 9 provides greater sustained gaming output with its Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2.
Pixel 9 wins photography with 50MP main imaging.
iQOO Neo 9 wins on budget and value at $699 compared to $799.
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 vs iQOO Neo 9: specifications compared
Display
| Specification | Pixel 9 | iQOO Neo 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.3" | 6.78" |
| Resolution | 1080 x 2424 | 1260 x 2800Winner |
| Pixel density | 422 ppi | 453 ppiWinner |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 HzWinner |
| Peak brightness | 2700 nitsWinner | 1400 nits |
Performance
| Specification | Pixel 9 | iQOO Neo 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Google Tensor G4 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 |
| Process node | 4 nm | — |
| AnTuTu score | 1,290,000 | 1,620,000Winner |
| Geekbench multi | 4760 | 5440Winner |
| Maximum RAM | 12 GB | — |
| Maximum storage | 256GB | — |
Camera
| Specification | Pixel 9 | iQOO Neo 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Main sensor | 50 MP | — |
| Rear cameras | 2 | — |
| Ultrawide | 48 MP | — |
| Selfie camera | 10.5 MP | 16 MPWinner |
| Max video | 4K at 60fps | 8K@30fps |
Battery and charging
| Specification | Pixel 9 | iQOO Neo 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 4,700 mAh | 5,160 mAhWinner |
| Wired charging | 27 W | 120 WWinner |
| Wireless charging | 15 WWinner | No |
Design
| Specification | Pixel 9 | iQOO Neo 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 198 g | 190 gWinner |
| Thickness | 8.5 mm | 8 mmWinner |
| Water resistance | IP68 | IP54 |
| Build | Satin metal frame, polished back glass | — |
Software and support
| Specification | Pixel 9 | iQOO Neo 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Android 14 (upgradable to 15) | 14 |
| OS updates | 7 years | — |
| Security updates | 7 years | — |
Connectivity and value
| Specification | Pixel 9 | iQOO Neo 9 |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) |
| Storage expansion | None | None |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |
| Launch price | $799 | $699Winner |
Google Pixel 9
Upgraded with 12GB of RAM for seamless on-device Gemini AI, an upgraded 48MP macro ultrawide lens, ultrasonic fingerprint unlocking, and a 2700-nit Actua display, the Pixel 9 is Google’s most refined entry flagship yet.
- Display
- 6.3"
- Chipset
- Google Tensor G4
- Main camera
- 50MP
- Battery
- 4,700mAh
vivo iQOO Neo 9
iQOO Neo 9 brings flagship Sony IMX920 camera sensor from the X100, 144Hz LTPO AMOLED screen, Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 silicon, and 120W charging into an aggressively priced powerhouse.
- Display
- 6.78"
- Chipset
- Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2
- Battery
- 5,160mAh
- Software
- 14