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Google Pixel XL (32GB) vs OnePlus 9 Pro UW (128GB)

Side by side comparison between Google Pixel XL vs OnePlus 9 Pro phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare OnePlus 9 Pro X Google Pixel XL (32GB) 05Points
5.5"
AMOLED

1440x2560

12.3
MP

8mp

4GB
RAM

Quad-core

3450
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
28Points OnePlus 9 Pro UW (128GB) Compare Google Pixel XL X
6.7"
AMOLED

1440x3216

48
MP

16mp

8GB
RAM

Octa-core

4500
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? OnePlus 9 Pro UW (128GB)

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Pixel XL (32GB)} 5 Advantages Google Pixel XL (32GB) vs 9 Pro UW (128GB)} 28 Advantages OnePlus 9 Pro UW (128GB)
+168 grams (5.88 ounces)17%
Lighter
vs197 grams (6.9 ounces)
+8.58 millimeters (0.34 inches)1%
Thinner
vs8.7 millimeters (0.34 inches)
+534 PPI2%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs526 PPI
+BarometerAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+3.5mm jackAdvantage
Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores
vsType-C reversible connector
2.15GHz 64bit Quad-core (14nm)vs+2.84GHz 64bit Octa-core (5nm)63%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
4GB LPDDR4vs+8GB LPDDR5100%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
32GB (22GB available)vs+128GB (101GB available)4 times
More internal storage for applications and files
UFS 2.0vs+UFS 3.1Advantage
Fastest write and read storage.
AMOLEDvs+Fluid AMOLEDAdvantage
Fluid AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
Not supportedvs+HDR10+Advantage
The HDR10+ display provides vibrant colors and more details
60Hzvs+120Hz100%
The display reproduces more frames per second because the frequency (Hertz) is higher, improves fluidity and tires your eyes less.
16 millionvs+1 billion62 times
More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
1440x2560 pixelsvs+1440x3216 pixels26%
Higher resolution screen
5.5"vs+6.7"22%
Larger screen
(back) 12.3MPvs+(quad camera) 48MP + 8MP + 50MP + 2MP8 times
Higher resolution main camera
EIS: Digital stabilizationvs+OIS: Optical stabilizationAdvantage
Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
HDR photo only main cameravs+HDR photo/video on both camerasAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
1/2.3" inchesvs+1/1.43" inches61%
The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.
f/2.0 (aperture)vs+f/1.8 (aperture)11%
Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
(front) 8MPvs+(front) 16MP99%
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
4K UHD (3840x2160)vs+8K UHD (7680x4320)3 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
Android 10vs+Android 13Advantage
Android 13 is newer and safer
4G LTE-Avs+5G Sub6Advantage
The 5G Sub6 network is newer and faster
(4G LTE-A) 650 Mbpsvs+(5G Sub6) 5000 Mbps7 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supportedvs+Face unlockAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
3450 mAhvs+4500 mAh30%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
18Wvs+65W3 times
More power (watts) to charge the battery faster. Sometimes, the charger that comes with the device doesn't have the same power supported by the device. Check before you buy it.
Not supportedvs+Qi Wireless charging (Qi/WPC)Advantage
Wireless charging is another way to charge the battery.
Mono sound (not stereo)vs+Stereo sound with dual speakersAdvantage
Better sound quality for listening to music or clearer hands-free calls
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]vs+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6] is newer and faster
4.2 + A2DPvs+5.2 + A2DP/LEAdvantage
Bluetooth 5.2 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
Water repellent nano-coating (don't immerse)vs+IP68 certifiedAdvantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

25 Common items in both devices
Aluminum frame, glass front/back
Dual-LED flash
Only digital zoom
LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus
BSI sensor
(front) Full HD (1920x1080)
Capacitive
+18 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Google Pixel XL (32GB)OnePlus 9 Pro UW (128GB)
ModelPixel XL (32GB)OnePlus 9 Pro UW (128GB)
Other model namesVerizon HTC Pixel XL, G-2PW2100, G-2PW2200, HTC MarlinOnePlus 9 Pro 5G LE2121 (T-Mobile) UltraWideband
Country or region available(Global, International)
(Global, International)
USA
USA
BrandGoogleOnePlus
Release date10/20/2016, Announced: 10/4/20163/30/2021, Announced: 3/23/2021
Depth8.58 millimeters (0.34 inches)8.7 millimeters (0.34 inches)
Size (width x height)75.7 x 154.7 millimeters (2.98 x 6.09 in)73.6 x 163.2 millimeters (2.9 x 6.43 in)
Weight168 grams (5.88 ounces)197 grams (6.9 ounces)
Build, materialsAluminum frame, glass front/backAluminum frame, glass front/back
Protection against water and othersWater repellent nano-coating (don't immerse)IP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistant

📲 Display

Google Pixel XL (32GB)OnePlus 9 Pro UW (128GB)
Display typeAMOLEDFluid AMOLED
Screen size5.5" inches6.7" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~71.2% (screen-to-body ratio)~89.9% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1440x2560 pixels (16:9)1440x3216 pixels (20:9)
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)534 PPI526 PPI
Colors16 million1 billion
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 4Gorilla Glass 5
Refresh rate60Hz120Hz
Display featuresNot supported1300nits[peak]
HDR10+
Always-On Display

🤖 Operating System

Google Pixel XL (32GB)OnePlus 9 Pro UW (128GB)
System versionAndroid 7.1 NougatAndroid 11
Firmware updateAndroid 10Android 13
User Interfacefeature not registeredOxygenOS 13

⚙️ Processor

Google Pixel XL (32GB)OnePlus 9 Pro UW (128GB)
Chipset64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 821 (MSM8996AB) (14nm)64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 (SM8350) (5nm)
CPUQuad-core, 2 processors:
2x 2.15GHz Kryo (Dual-core)
2x 1.6GHz Kryo (Dual-core)
Octa-core, 3 processors:
1x 2.84GHz Kryo 680 (Single-core)
3x 2.42GHz Kryo 680 (Triple-core)
4x 1.8GHz Kryo 680 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 530 (624MHz)Qualcomm Adreno 660 (840MHz)
Performance (benchmark)Basemark OS II: 2281 (v2)feature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Google Pixel XL (32GB)OnePlus 9 Pro UW (128GB)
RAM memory4GB LPDDR48GB LPDDR5
Internal storage32GB (22GB available)
UFS 2.0
128GB (101GB available)
UFS 3.1
External storageNot supportedNot supported

📶 Mobile networks

Google Pixel XL (32GB)OnePlus 9 Pro UW (128GB)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload650/75 Mbps5000/1024 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G2G, 3G, 4G, 5G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkCDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900CDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkCDMA2000 1xEV-DO
Global version:
UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100
America version:
UMTS 850/1700/1900/2100
CDMA2000 1xEV-DO
UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1800/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat11
Global version:
LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 26, 28, 32)
TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41)
America version:
LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30)
TD-LTE (41)
LTE Cat20 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 30, 32, 66, 71)
TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41, 46, 48)
VoLTE
Primary 5G networkNot supportedSA/NSA (1, 2, 3, 7, 25, 28, 41, 66, 71, 78)
mmWave (258, 260, 261)
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-AGPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

📷 Camera

Google Pixel XL (32GB)OnePlus 9 Pro UW (128GB)
Back camera (main camera)12.3 megapixels(quad camera)
48 megapixels
8MP telephoto f/2.477mm1.0µmPDAFOIS3.3x-optical-zoom
50MP ultrawide f/2.214mm1/1.56"1.0µmAF
2MP monochrome f/2.4
Main camera resolution4048x3036 pixels8000x6000 pixels
Video recording (primary)4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps8K UHD (7680x4320) 30 fps
FlashDual-LED flashDual-LED flash
Focal aperturef/2.0 (aperture)f/1.8 (aperture)
Focal length28mm (lens)23mm (lens)
Sensor size1/2.3" inches1/1.43" inches
Pixel size1.55µm pixel1.12µm pixel
AutofocusLDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocusLDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationOIS: Optical stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorSupportedSupported
HDRHDR photo only main cameraHDR photo/video on both cameras
Camera extras4K@30fps
1080p@30/60fps
1080p@120fps (slow motion)
720p@240fps (slow motion)
4K@30/60/120fps
1080p@30/60/240fps
Hasselblad Color Calibration
Sony IMX689, IMX766. IMX471 sensor

📸 Front camera

Google Pixel XL (32GB)OnePlus 9 Pro UW (128GB)
Front camera (secondary)8 megapixels16 megapixels
Front camera resolution3264x2448 pixels4608x3456 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.4 (aperture)f/2.4 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor size1/3.2" inches1/3.06" inches
Pixel size1.4µm pixel1µm pixel

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Google Pixel XL (32GB)OnePlus 9 Pro UW (128GB)
LoudspeakerMono sound (not stereo)Stereo sound with dual speakers
24-bit/192kHz
Dolby Atmos
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones or more
RadioNot supportedNot supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Google Pixel XL (32GB)OnePlus 9 Pro UW (128GB)
USBUSB 3.1 Type-C reversible connectorUSB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output3.5mm jackType-C reversible connector
TV outputNot supportedUSB Type-C (reversible)
Bluetooth4.2 + A2DP5.2 + A2DP/LE
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNASupportedSupported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, SBAS
NFCSupportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Google Pixel XL (32GB)OnePlus 9 Pro UW (128GB)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Barometer
Compass
Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)
Gyroscope
Hall effect
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Face unlock
Fingerprint sensor (under display)
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Google Pixel XL (32GB)OnePlus 9 Pro UW (128GB)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity3450 mAh4500 mAh
Charger, watts18W (9V/2A) Wired fast charging
USB Power Delivery 1.0
65W (10V/6.5A) Wired fast charging
USB Power Delivery 1.0
Inductive / wireless chargingNot supported50W Qi Wireless charging (Qi/WPC)
Talk time autonomy32 hours (1.3 days)feature not registered
Standby552 hours (23 days)feature not registered

➕ Other features

Google Pixel XL (32GB)OnePlus 9 Pro UW (128GB)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5HTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black, Silver, Blue
• Google Assistant
• Daydream View VR
• Live Case
• Colors: Stellar Black, Morning Mist, Pine Green

☢️ Radiation rate

Google Pixel XL (32GB)OnePlus 9 Pro UW (128GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)0.89W/kg (head), 0.56W/kg (body)feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)0.25W/kg (head), 0.44W/kg (body)feature not registered
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