Google Pixel 9 Pro XL alternatives
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Google Pixel 9 Pro XL

Google Pixel 9 Pro XL
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Tensor G4
4 nm
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5060 mAh
45W
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6.8"
1344 x 2992 pixels
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50 MP
8K@30fps
Samsung Galaxy S23+

Samsung Galaxy S23+
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Snapdragon 8 Gen 2
4 nm
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4700 mAh
45W
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6.6"
1080 x 2340 pixels
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50 MP
8K@24/30fps
1x3.1 GHz Cortex-X4
3x2.6 GHz Cortex-A720
4x1.92 GHz Cortex-A520
1x3.36 GHz Cortex-X3
2x2.8 GHz Cortex-A715
2x2.8 GHz Cortex-A710
3x2.0 GHz Cortex-A510
16GB 512GB (UFS 3.1)
8GB 512GB (UFS 4.0)
f/1.7, 25mm (wide), 1/1.31", 1.2µm, dual pixel PDAF, multi-zone Laser AF, 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
f/1.8, 24mm (wide), 1/1.56", 1.0µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS
10 MP
f/2.4, 70mm (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
4K@24/30/60fps
1080p@24/30/60/120/240fps
4K@30/60fps
1080p@30/60/240fps
1080p@960fps
f/2.2, 17mm (ultrawide), PDAF
f/2.2, 26mm (wide), dual pixel PDAF
1080p@30/60fps
1080p@30fps
SIM1: Nano, SIM2: eSIM
SIM1: Nano, SIM2: Nano
FDD: N1, N2, N3, N5, N7, N8, N12, N14, N20, N28, N30
TDD: N38, N40, N41, N66, N71, N75, N76, N77, N78, N79
FDD: N1, N2, N3, N5, N7, N8, N12, N20, N25, N28
TDD: N38, N40, N41, N77, N78
FDD: N1, N2, N3, N5, N7, N8, N12, N14, N20, N25, N26, N28, N30
TDD: N38, N40, N41, N66, N71, N75, N76, N77, N78, N79
FDD: N1, N2, N3, N5, N7, N8, N12, N20, N25, N28
TDD: N38, N40, N41, N77, N78
In this comparison, the Samsung Galaxy S23+ with the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 (4nm) performs better than the Google Pixel 9 Pro XL with the Google Tensor G4 (4nm), thanks to its more efficient chipset.
The Google Pixel 9 Pro XL offers 7 years of OS updates, while the Samsung Galaxy S23+ provides 4 years. When it comes to security updates, Google Pixel 9 Pro XL leads with 7 years of support.
Both phones feature AMOLED displays. They have the same 120 Hz refresh rate. Google Pixel 9 Pro XL also has a brighter display with 3000 nits, improving outdoor visibility. Notably, Google Pixel 9 Pro XL has a higher resolution display, resulting in sharper visuals.
Google Pixel 9 Pro XL has a larger 5060 mAh battery for longer usage. They support 45W wired charging. Google Pixel 9 Pro XL also offers faster wireless charging at 23W.
Both phones have the same IP68 rating for water and dust resistance.