Google Pixel 9 vs Xiaomi 16 Ultra
Compare Google Pixel 9 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
$799
3categories won
Xiaomi
16 Ultra
$1,299
11categories won
2 categories tied · 16 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, outperforming on gaming and photography. In camera testing, the 16 Ultra leads with superior optics, 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 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.
16 Ultra takes photography with 50MP optics and 3.2x optical telephoto capabilities.
Pixel 9 provides a sharper value proposition, coming in at $799 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 vs 16 Ultra: specifications compared
Display
| Specification | Pixel 9 | 16 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.3" | 6.73" |
| Resolution | 1080 x 2424 | 1440 x 3200Winner |
| Pixel density | 422 ppi | 521 ppiWinner |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 2700 nits | 3600 nitsWinner |
Performance
| Specification | Pixel 9 | 16 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Google Tensor G4 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 2 |
| Process node | 4 nm | — |
| AnTuTu score | 1,290,000 | — |
| Geekbench multi | 4760 | — |
| Maximum RAM | 12 GB | 24 GBWinner |
| Maximum storage | 256GB | 2TBWinner |
Camera
| Specification | Pixel 9 | 16 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Main sensor | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Rear cameras | 2 | 4Winner |
| Optical zoom | — | 3.2x |
| Ultrawide | 48 MP | 50 MPWinner |
| Selfie camera | 10.5 MP | 32 MPWinner |
| Max video | 4K at 60fps | — |
Battery and charging
| Specification | Pixel 9 | 16 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 4,700 mAh | 6,200 mAhWinner |
| Wired charging | 27 W | 120 WWinner |
| Wireless charging | 15 W | 80 WWinner |
Design
| Specification | Pixel 9 | 16 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 198 gWinner | 226 g |
| Thickness | 8.5 mmWinner | 9.2 mm |
| Water resistance | IP68 | IP68 |
| Build | Satin metal frame, polished back glass | — |
Software and support
| Specification | Pixel 9 | 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 | 16 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) | — |
| Storage expansion | None | None |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |
| Launch price | $799Winner | $1,299 |
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
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