Google Pixel 9 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy S27
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| Feature |  Google Pixel 9 Pro |  Samsung Galaxy S27 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | KSh 92,000 – KSh 135,000 | KSh 97,500 |
| Display | 6.3 inches, 96.3 cm2 (~87.6% screen-to-body ratio); LTPO OLED, 120Hz, HDR10+, 2000 nits (HBM), 3000 nits (peak) | 6.3 inches; Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X, 120Hz, HDR10+, 2600 nits (peak) |
| Processor | Google Tensor G4 (4 nm) | Qualcomm SM8850-1-AD Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 (3 nm) - US/CA/CN Exynos 2600 (2 nm) - ROW |
| RAM | 16GB | 12GB |
| Storage | 128GB, 1TB, 256GB, 512GB | 256GB |
| Rear camera | 50 MP, f/1.7, 25mm (wide), 1/1.31", 1.2μm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS 48 MP, f/2.8, 113mm (periscope telephoto), 1/2.55", dual pixel PDAF, OIS, 5x optical zoom 48 MP, f/1.7, 123˚ (ultrawide), 1/2.55", dual pixel PDAF | 50 MP, f/1.8, 24mm (wide), 1/1.56", 1.0µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS 10 MP, f/2.4, 67mm (telephoto), 1/3.94", 1.0µm, PDAF, OIS, 3x optical zoom 12 MP, f/2.2, 13mm, 120˚ (ultrawide), 1/2.55" 1.4µm, Super Steady video |
| Battery | Li-Ion 4700 mAh | Li-Ion 4300 mAh |
| Charging | 27W wired, PD3.0, PPS 21W wireless (w/ Pixel Stand) 12W wireless (w/ Qi compatible charger) Reverse wireless Bypass charging | 25W wired, PD3.0, 55% in 30 min 15W wireless (Qi2 Ready) 4.5W reverse wireless |
| Weight | 199 g (7.02 oz) | 167 g (5.89 oz) |
| Operating system | Android 14, upgradable to Android 16, up to 7 major OS updates | Android 16, up to 7 major OS updates, One UI 8.5 |
| Network | GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G | GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE / 5G |
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General
| Specification | Google Pixel 9 Pro | Samsung Galaxy S27 |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Samsung | |
| Model | Google Pixel 9 Pro | — |
| Announced | 2024, August 13 | — |
Design
| Specification | Google Pixel 9 Pro | Samsung Galaxy S27 |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | 152.8 x 72 x 8.5 mm (6.02 x 2.83 x 0.33 in) | 149.6 x 71.7 x 7.2 mm (5.89 x 2.82 x 0.28 in) |
| Weight | 199 g (7.02 oz) | 167 g (5.89 oz) |
| Build materials | Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus 2), glass back (Gorilla Glass Victus 2), aluminum frame | Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus 2), glass back (Gorilla Glass Victus 2), aluminum frame |
Display
| Specification | Google Pixel 9 Pro | Samsung Galaxy S27 |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.3 inches, 96.3 cm2 (~87.6% screen-to-body ratio); LTPO OLED, 120Hz, HDR10+, 2000 nits (HBM), 3000 nits (peak) | 6.3 inches; Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X, 120Hz, HDR10+, 2600 nits (peak) |
| Screen resolution | 1280 x 2856 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~495 ppi density) | 1080 x 2340 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~411 ppi density) |
| Display protection | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2, Mohs level 4 | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2, Mohs level 5 |
Performance
| Specification | Google Pixel 9 Pro | Samsung Galaxy S27 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Google Tensor G4 (4 nm) | Qualcomm SM8850-1-AD Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 (3 nm) - US/CA/CN Exynos 2600 (2 nm) - ROW |
| CPU | Octa-core (1x3.1 GHz Cortex-X4 & 3x2.6 GHz Cortex-A720 & 4x1.92 GHz Cortex-A520) | Octa-core (2x4.74 GHz Oryon V3 Phoenix L + 6x3.62 GHz Oryon V3 Phoenix M) - US/CA/CN; 10-core (1x3.80GHz C1-Ultra & 3x3.25GHz C1-Pro & 6x2.75GHz C1-Pro) - ROW |
| GPU | Mali-G715 MC7 | Adreno 840 (1.3GHz) - US/CA/CN; Xclipse 960 - ROW |
Memory & Storage
| Specification | Google Pixel 9 Pro | Samsung Galaxy S27 |
|---|---|---|
| RAM | 16GB | 12GB |
| Storage | 128GB, 1TB, 256GB, 512GB | 256GB |
| Storage technology | UFS 3.1 | UFS 4.X |
| Expandable storage | No | No |
Cameras
| Specification | Google Pixel 9 Pro | Samsung Galaxy S27 |
|---|---|---|
| Rear camera | 50 MP, f/1.7, 25mm (wide), 1/1.31", 1.2μm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS 48 MP, f/2.8, 113mm (periscope telephoto), 1/2.55", dual pixel PDAF, OIS, 5x optical zoom 48 MP, f/1.7, 123˚ (ultrawide), 1/2.55", dual pixel PDAF | 50 MP, f/1.8, 24mm (wide), 1/1.56", 1.0µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS 10 MP, f/2.4, 67mm (telephoto), 1/3.94", 1.0µm, PDAF, OIS, 3x optical zoom 12 MP, f/2.2, 13mm, 120˚ (ultrawide), 1/2.55" 1.4µm, Super Steady video |
| Front camera | 42 MP, f/2.2, 17mm (ultrawide), PDAF | 12 MP, f/2.2, 23mm (wide), 1/3.2", 1.12µm, dual pixel PDAF |
| Rear camera features | Multi-zone Laser AF, LED flash, Pixel Shift, Ultra-HDR, panorama, Best Take, Zoom Enhance | Best Face, Horizon Lock, LED flash, auto-HDR, panorama |
| Rear camera video | 8K@30fps (via cloud-based upscaling), 4K@24/30/60fps, 1080p@24/30/60/120/240fps; gyro-EIS, OIS, 10-bit HDR | 8K@24/30fps, 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps, 10-bit HDR, HDR10+, stereo sound rec., gyro-EIS |
| Front camera features | HDR, panorama | HDR, HDR10+ |
| Front camera video | 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60fps | 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30fps |
Battery & Charging
| Specification | Google Pixel 9 Pro | Samsung Galaxy S27 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery | Li-Ion 4700 mAh | Li-Ion 4300 mAh |
| Charging | 27W wired, PD3.0, PPS 21W wireless (w/ Pixel Stand) 12W wireless (w/ Qi compatible charger) Reverse wireless Bypass charging | 25W wired, PD3.0, 55% in 30 min 15W wireless (Qi2 Ready) 4.5W reverse wireless |
Software
| Specification | Google Pixel 9 Pro | Samsung Galaxy S27 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Android 14, upgradable to Android 16, up to 7 major OS updates | Android 16, up to 7 major OS updates, One UI 8.5 |
Network
| Specification | Google Pixel 9 Pro | Samsung Galaxy S27 |
|---|---|---|
| Network | GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G | GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE / 5G |
| SIM | Nano-SIM + eSIM | · Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM + eSIM + eSIM (max 2 at a time) - INT · Nano-SIM + eSIM + eSIM (max 2 at a time) - USA · Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM - CN |
Connectivity
| Specification | Google Pixel 9 Pro | Samsung Galaxy S27 |
|---|---|---|
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth | 5.3, A2DP, LE, aptX HD | 5.4, A2DP, LE |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e/7, tri-band | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e/7, tri-band, Wi-Fi Direct |
| Positioning | GPS (L1+L5), GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS, NavIC | GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO, QZSS |
| Radio | No | No |
| USB | USB Type-C 3.2 | USB Type-C 3.2, DisplayPort 1.2, OTG |
Durability
| Specification | Google Pixel 9 Pro | Samsung Galaxy S27 |
|---|---|---|
| Water resistance | IP68 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
| Specification | Google Pixel 9 Pro | Samsung Galaxy S27 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensors | Fingerprint (under display, ultrasonic), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer, thermometer (skin temperature) | Fingerprint (under display, ultrasonic), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer |
| Additional features | Ultra Wideband (UWB) support Satellite SOS service | — |
| Desktop mode | — | Samsung DeX and Samsung Wireless DeX |
Audio
| Specification | Google Pixel 9 Pro | Samsung Galaxy S27 |
|---|---|---|
| Loudspeakers | Yes, with stereo speakers | Yes, with stereo speakers |
| 3.5 mm headphone jack | No | No |
| Audio features | — | High-bitrate audio support |
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