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Google Pixel 9 vs Google Pixel 10

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Google Pixel 9

Google Pixel 9

  • 198 g.
  • About 120 Hz display refresh rate.
  • About 6.3 inch screen.
  • Google Tensor G4 (4 nm) processor.
  • 12 GB RAM in this version.
KSh 74,000In Stock
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Google Pixel 10

Google Pixel 10

  • 204 g.
  • About 120 Hz display refresh rate.
  • About 6.3 inch screen.
  • Google Tensor G5 (3 nm) processor.
  • 12 GB RAM in this version.
KSh 80,500In Stock
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Our quick verdict

With the same 6.3-inch OLED screen, 12 GB of RAM and IP68 rating, the Google Pixel 10 is the stronger choice: it has optical zoom, while the Google Pixel 9 only offers newer Wi-Fi 7.

Weight

Google Pixel 9
198 g
Google Pixel 10
204 g

Performance

Google Pixel 9
Google Tensor G4 (4 nm) processor
Google Pixel 10
Google Tensor G5 (3 nm) processor

Storage

Google Pixel 9
UFS 3.1
Google Pixel 10
UFS 3.1 - 128GB UFS 4.0 - 256GB

Battery capacity

Google Pixel 9
4,700 mAh battery capacity
Google Pixel 10
4,970 mAh battery capacity

Charging

Google Pixel 9
27 W rated wired charging power
Google Pixel 10
30 W rated wired charging power

Key differences

The main differences to help you choose.

Google Pixel 9

  • Newer Wi-Fi 7 (vs Wi-Fi 6E).

Google Pixel 10

  • Telephoto camera with 5x optical zoom.
  • Newer Bluetooth 6.0 (vs 5.3).
  • Newer Android 16 (vs Android 14).

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PriorityGoogle Pixel 9Google Pixel 10
Camera50 MP main camera with OIS48 MP main camera with OIS, plus a 5x telephoto camera
PerformanceGoogle Tensor G4 processorGoogle Tensor G5 processor
Battery capacity4,700 mAh battery4,970 mAh battery
Charging27 W wired, 15 W wireless charging30 W wired, 15 W wireless charging
Weight198 g204 g
SoftwareAndroid 14, 7 OS upgrades promisedAndroid 16, 7 OS upgrades promised

Detailed comparison

Explore the full specifications, section by section.

General

General specifications comparison
SpecificationGoogle Pixel 9Google Pixel 10
BrandGoogleGoogle
ModelPixel 9Pixel 10
Announced2024, August 132025, August 20
Release statusAvailable. Released 2024, August 22Available. Released 2025, August 28
Model numbersG2YBB, GUR25, G1B60GK2MP, GLBW0, GL066

Design

Design specifications comparison
SpecificationGoogle Pixel 9Google Pixel 10
Dimensions152.8 x 72 x 8.5 mm (6.02 x 2.83 x 0.33 in)152.8 x 72 x 8.6 mm (6.02 x 2.83 x 0.34 in)
Weight198 g (6.98 oz)204 g (7.20 oz)
Build materialsGlass front (Gorilla Glass Victus 2), glass back (Gorilla Glass Victus 2), aluminum frameGlass front (Gorilla Glass Victus 2), glass back (Gorilla Glass Victus 2), aluminum frame

Display

Display specifications comparison
SpecificationGoogle Pixel 9Google Pixel 10
Display6.3 inches, 94.7 cm2 (~86.1% screen-to-body ratio); OLED, 120Hz, HDR10+, 1800 nits (HBM), 2700 nits (peak)6.3 inches, 94.7 cm2 (~86.1% screen-to-body ratio); OLED, 120Hz, HDR10+, 2000 nits (HBM), 3000 nits (peak)
Screen resolution1080 x 2424 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~422 ppi density)1080 x 2424 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~422 ppi density)
Display protectionCorning Gorilla Glass Victus 2Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2
Display featuresOLED, 120Hz, HDR10+, 1800 nits (HBM), 2700 nits (peak)OLED, 120Hz, HDR10+, 2000 nits (HBM), 3000 nits (peak)

Performance

Performance specifications comparison
SpecificationGoogle Pixel 9Google Pixel 10
ProcessorGoogle Tensor G4 (4 nm)Google Tensor G5 (3 nm)
CPUOcta-core (1x3.1 GHz Cortex-X4 & 3x2.6 GHz Cortex-A720 & 4x1.92 GHz Cortex-A520)Octa-core (1x3.78 GHz Cortex-X4 & 5x3.05 GHz Cortex-A725 & 2x2.25 GHz Cortex-A520)
GPUMali-G715 MC7PowerVR DXT-48-1536

Memory & Storage

Memory & Storage specifications comparison
SpecificationGoogle Pixel 9Google Pixel 10
RAM12GB12GB
Storage128GB / 256GB128GB / 256GB
Storage technologyUFS 3.1UFS 3.1 - 128GB UFS 4.0 - 256GB
Expandable storageNoNo
Memory configurations128GB 12GB RAM, 256GB 12GB RAM128GB 12GB RAM, 256GB 12GB RAM

Cameras

Cameras specifications comparison
SpecificationGoogle Pixel 9Google Pixel 10
Rear camera50 MP, f/1.7, 25mm (wide), 1/1.31", 1.2µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS 48 MP, f/1.7, 123˚ (ultrawide), 1/2.55", dual pixel PDAF48 MP, f/1.7, 25mm (wide), 1/2.0", 0.8µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS 10.8 MP, f/3.1, 112mm (telephoto), 1/3.2", dual pixel PDAF, OIS, 5x optical zoom 13 MP, f/2.2, 120˚ (ultrawide), 1/3.1", PDAF
Front camera10.5 MP, f/2.2, 20mm (ultrawide), 1/3.1", 1.22µm, PDAF10.5 MP, f/2.2, 95˚, 20mm (ultrawide), 1/3.1", 1.22µm, PDAF
Rear camera featuresSingle-zone Laser AF, LED flash, Pixel Shift, Ultra-HDR, panorama, Best TakeMulti-zone Laser AF, LED flash, Pixel Shift, Ultra-HDR, panorama, Best Take
Rear camera video4K@24/30/60fps, 1080p@24/30/60/120/240fps; gyro-EIS, OIS, 10-bit HDR4K@24/30/60fps, 1080p@24/30/60/120/240fps; gyro-EIS, OIS, 10-bit HDR
Front camera featuresHDR, panoramaHDR, panorama
Front camera video4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60fps4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60fps

Battery & Charging

Battery & Charging specifications comparison
SpecificationGoogle Pixel 9Google Pixel 10
BatteryLi-Ion 4700 mAhLi-Ion 4970 mAh
Charging27W wired, PD3.0, PPS, 55% in 30 min 15W wireless (w/ Pixel Stand) 12W wireless (w/ Qi compatible charger) Reverse wireless Bypass charging30W wired, PD3.0, PPS, 55% in 30 minutes 15W wireless (magnetic), Qi2 Reverse wired Bypass charging

Software

Software specifications comparison
SpecificationGoogle Pixel 9Google Pixel 10
Operating systemAndroid 14, upgradable to Android 16, up to 7 major OS updatesAndroid 16, up to 7 major OS updates

Network

Network specifications comparison
SpecificationGoogle Pixel 9Google Pixel 10
NetworkGSM / HSPA / LTE / 5GGSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G
SIMNano-SIM + eSIM· Nano-SIM + eSIM · eSIM + eSIM (8 or more, max 2 at a time; USA)
2G bandsGSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G bandsHSDPA 800 / 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100HSDPA 800 / 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100
4G bands1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 38, 40, 41, 48, 66, 71 - G2YBB; 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 32, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 48, 66, 71, 75 - GUR251, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 25, 26, 29, 30, 30, 32, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 48, 66, 71, 75 - GK2MP; 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 38, 40, 41, 48, 66, 71 - GLBW0
5G bands1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 14, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 38, 40, 41, 48, 66, 70, 71, 77, 78, 258, 260, 261 SA/NSA/Sub6/mmWave - G2YBB; 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 14, 20, 25, 26, 28, 30, 38, 40, 41, 66, 71, 75, 76, 77, 78, 79 SA/NSA/Sub6 - GUR251, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 14, 20, 25, 26, 28, 38, 40, 46, 71, 75, 76, 77, 78, 79 SA/NSA/Sub6 - GK2MP; 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 14, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 38, 40, 41, 48, 66, 70, 71, 77, 78, 258, 260, 261 SA/NSA/Sub6/mmWave - GLBW0
Network speedHSPA, LTE, 5GHSPA, LTE (CA), 5G

Connectivity

Connectivity specifications comparison
SpecificationGoogle Pixel 9Google Pixel 10
NFCYesYes
Bluetooth5.3, A2DP, LE, aptX HD6.0, A2DP, LE, aptX HD
Wi-FiWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e/7, tri-bandWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e, tri-band
PositioningGPS (L1+L5), GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS, NavICGPS (L1+L5), GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS, NavIC
RadioNoNo
USBUSB Type-C 3.2USB Type-C 3.2
Satellite featuresSatellite SOS serviceSatellite SOS service

Durability

Durability specifications comparison
SpecificationGoogle Pixel 9Google Pixel 10
Water resistanceIP68 dust tight and water resistant (immersible up to 1.5m for 30 min)IP68 dust tight and water resistant (immersible up to 1.5m for 30 min)

Features

Features specifications comparison
SpecificationGoogle Pixel 9Google Pixel 10
SensorsFingerprint (under display, ultrasonic), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometerFingerprint (under display, ultrasonic), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
ColorsObsidian, Porcelain, Wintergreen, PeonyIndigo, Frost, Lemongrass, Obsidian
Additional featuresSatellite SOS serviceSatellite SOS service

Audio

Audio specifications comparison
SpecificationGoogle Pixel 9Google Pixel 10
LoudspeakersYes, with stereo speakersYes, with stereo speakers
3.5 mm headphone jackNoNo

Regulatory

Regulatory specifications comparison
SpecificationGoogle Pixel 9Google Pixel 10
SAR (EU)0.99 W/kg (head)     1.40 W/kg (body)0.99 W/kg (head)     1.39 W/kg (body)
SAR (US)—1.18 W/kg (head)     0.99 W/kg (body)

Tests

Tests specifications comparison
SpecificationGoogle Pixel 9Google Pixel 10
Performance benchmarksAnTuTu: 1224020 (v10) GeekBench: 4489 (v6) 3DMark: 2587 (Wild Life Extreme)AnTuTu: 1173841 (v10), 1411380 (v11) GeekBench: 5857 (v6) 3DMark: 3232 (Wild Life Extreme)
Measured display brightness2232 nits max brightness (measured)2030 nits max brightness (measured)
Measured loudspeaker loudness-25.0 LUFS (Very good)-25.7 LUFS (Very good)
Active use battery scoreActive use score 13:05hActive use score 12:08h

EU label

EU label specifications comparison
SpecificationGoogle Pixel 9Google Pixel 10
EnergyClass AClass B
Battery49:12h endurance, 1000 cycles49:23h endurance, 1000 cycles
Free fallClass A (270 falls)Class A (270 falls)
RepairabilityClass BClass B

Similarities

  • Both have 12 GB RAM.
  • Both are rated IP68.
  • Both have optical image stabilisation.
  • Both have NFC.
  • Both have an aluminium frame.
  • Both have stereo speakers.

In summary

For most buyers the Google Pixel 10 is the better buy; the Google Pixel 9 makes sense if you want newer Wi-Fi 7.

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