Google Pixel 6 Pro vs Google Pixel 9 Pro XL
Side-by-side specs and price comparison for buyers in Algeria.
Google Pixel 6 Pro
Price coming soon
Google Pixel 9 Pro XL
Quick Verdict
Who wins each category, side by side.
Better price
Even
Faster chip
Even
Bigger battery
Google Pixel 9 Pro XL
Faster charging
Google Pixel 9 Pro XL
Higher-resolution camera
Even
Better display
Google Pixel 6 Pro
Lighter body
Google Pixel 6 Pro
Best value for money
Even
Full specs comparison
Display
| Spec | Google Pixel 6 Pro | Google Pixel 9 Pro XL |
|---|---|---|
| Size (inches) | 6.7 | 6.8 |
| Panel Type | LTPO AMOLED | OLED |
| Resolution Height | 3120 | 2992 |
| Resolution Width | 1440 | 1344 |
| Refresh Rate | 120 | 120 |
| Peak Brightness | — | 3000 |
| PPI | 512 | 486 |
| Glass Type | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 |
| Screen-to-body | 88.9 | 88 |
Platform
| Spec | Google Pixel 6 Pro | Google Pixel 9 Pro XL |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | Octa-core (2x2.80 GHz Cortex-X1 & 2x2.25 GHz Cortex-A76 & 4x1.80 GHz Cortex-A55) | Octa-core (1x3.1 GHz Cortex-X4 & 3x2.6 GHz Cortex-A720 & 4x1.92 GHz Cortex-A520) |
| GPU | Mali-G78 MP20 | Mali-G715 MC7 |
| Chipset Name | Google Tensor | Google Tensor G4 |
| Process (nm) | 5 | 4 |
| OS Name | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 12 | 14 |
Memory
| Spec | Google Pixel 6 Pro | Google Pixel 9 Pro XL |
|---|---|---|
| Card Slot | No | No |
| Variants | 128GB 12GB RAM, 256GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 12GB RAM | 128GB 16GB RAM, 256GB 16GB RAM, 512GB 16GB RAM, 1TB 16GB RAM |
Main Camera
| Spec | Google Pixel 6 Pro | Google Pixel 9 Pro XL |
|---|---|---|
| Video | 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps; gyro-EIS, OIS | 8K@30fps (via cloud-based upscaling), 4K@24/30/60fps, 1080p@24/30/60/120/240fps; gyro-EIS, OIS, 10-bit HDR |
| Features | Laser AF, Dual-LED flash, Pixel Shift, Auto-HDR, panorama | Multi-zone Laser AF, LED flash, Pixel Shift, Ultra-HDR, panorama, Best Take, Zoom Enhance |
| Count | 3 | 3 |
| periscope telephoto | 48 MP, f/3.5, 104mm, (periscope telephoto) | 48 MP, f/2.8, 113mm, (periscope telephoto) |
| ultrawide | 12 MP, f/2.2, 17mm, (ultrawide) | 48 MP, f/1.7, (ultrawide) |
| Wide | 50 MP, f/1.9, 25mm, (wide) | 50 MP, f/1.7, 25mm, (wide) |
Selfie Camera
| Spec | Google Pixel 6 Pro | Google Pixel 9 Pro XL |
|---|---|---|
| Video | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps | 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60fps |
| Features | HDR, panorama | HDR, panorama |
| Count | 1 | 1 |
| Lens | 11.1 MP, f/2.2, 20mm, (ultrawide) | 42 MP, f/2.2, 17mm, (ultrawide) |
Battery
| Spec | Google Pixel 6 Pro | Google Pixel 9 Pro XL |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity (mAh) | 5003 | 5060 |
| Chemistry | Li-Ion | Li-Ion |
| Wired Charging (W) | 23 | 37 |
| Wireless Charging (W) | 23 | 23 |
Body
| Spec | Google Pixel 6 Pro | Google Pixel 9 Pro XL |
|---|---|---|
| Build | Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus), glass back (Gorilla Glass Victus), aluminum frame | Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus 2), glass back (Gorilla Glass Victus 2), aluminum frame |
| SIM | Nano-SIM + eSIM | Nano-SIM + eSIM |
| Height (mm) | 163.9 | 162.8 |
| Thickness (mm) | 8.9 | 8.5 |
| Weight (g) | 210 | 221 |
| Width (mm) | 75.9 | 76.6 |
Launch
| Spec | Google Pixel 6 Pro | Google Pixel 9 Pro XL |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2021, October 19 | 2024, August 13 |
| Status | Available. Released 2021, October 28 | Available. Released 2024, August 22 |
Network
| Spec | Google Pixel 6 Pro | Google Pixel 9 Pro XL |
|---|---|---|
| 2G Bands | GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900 | GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900 |
| 3G Bands | HSDPA 800, 850, 900, 1700(AWS), 1900, 2100 | HSDPA 800, 850, 900, 1700(AWS), 1900, 2100 |
| 4G Bands | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 32, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 46, 48, 66, 71 - GLUOG, G8VOU | 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 - GGX8B |
| 5G Bands | 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 14, 20, 25, 28, 30, 38, 40, 41, 48, 66, 71, 77, 78, 257, 258, 260, 261 SA/NSA/Sub6/mmWave - G8VOU | 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 - GGX8B |
| Speed | HSPA, LTE (CA), 5G | HSPA, LTE (CA), 5G |
| Technology | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, EVDO, LTE, 5G | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G |
Connectivity
| Spec | Google Pixel 6 Pro | Google Pixel 9 Pro XL |
|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 5.3 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Positioning | GPS (L1 + L5), GLONASS (G1), BDS (B1I + B1c + B2a), GALILEO (E1 + E5a), QZSS (L1 + L5) | GPS (L1 + L5), GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS, NavIC |
| Radio | No | No |
| USB Type | Type-C | Type-C |
| USB Version | 3.1 | 3.2 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 7 |
Sound
| Spec | Google Pixel 6 Pro | Google Pixel 9 Pro XL |
|---|---|---|
| 3.5mm Jack | No | No |
| Loudspeaker | Yes, with stereo speakers | Yes, with stereo speakers |
Features
| Spec | Google Pixel 6 Pro | Google Pixel 9 Pro XL |
|---|---|---|
| Sensors | Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer | Fingerprint (under display, ultrasonic), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer, thermometer (skin temperature) |
Buying advice for Algeria
Both Google Pixel 6 Pro and Google Pixel 9 Pro XL are sold in Algeria, but they fit different priorities.
Google Pixel 9 Pro XL packs a 5060 mAh battery, which translates to longer screen-on time when you are away from a charger.
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