Google Pixel 4 vs Google Pixel 9 Pro
The Google Pixel 4 (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 855, while the Google Pixel 9 Pro (2024) runs on the Google Tensor G4. By overall MobileRank rating, the Google Pixel 9 Pro leads — 50/100 vs 15/100 (a 35-point difference). Key differences: the Google Pixel 9 Pro has the bigger battery (4700 mAh vs 2800); the main camera is 2 MP vs 50 MP; the Google Pixel 9 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (1,499,601 vs 862,803); the Google Pixel 4 is noticeably lighter (162g vs 199g).
Google Pixel 4
Google Pixel 9 Pro
- Lighter: 162g vs 199g
- Better design/ergonomics (97/100 vs 51/100)
- Better value for money (55/100 vs 41/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 1499601 vs 862803
- Better Geekbench Single: 1880 vs 968
- Better Geekbench Multi: 5100 vs 2731
- Bigger battery: 4700 vs 2800 mAh
- Faster charging: 37W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 2MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (25/100 vs 2/100)
- Better camera (77/100 vs 6/100)
- Longer battery life (37/100 vs 0/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 50/100)
Comparing the Google Pixel 4 vs the Google Pixel 9 Pro, the Google Pixel 9 Pro scores 35 points higher (50/100 vs 15/100). In the "performance" category, the Google Pixel 9 Pro leads (25/100 vs 2/100). In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 9 Pro leads (77/100 vs 6/100). In the "battery" category, the Google Pixel 9 Pro leads (37/100 vs 0/100). In the "value for money" category, the Google Pixel 4 leads (55/100 vs 41/100). In the "performance" category, the Google Pixel 9 Pro notably outperforms the Google Pixel 4 (25/100 vs 2/100). In the "display" category, the Google Pixel 9 Pro significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 4 (100/100 vs 50/100). In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 9 Pro significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 4 (77/100 vs 6/100). In the "battery" category, the Google Pixel 9 Pro significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 4 (37/100 vs 0/100). In the "design" category, the Google Pixel 4 significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 9 Pro (97/100 vs 51/100). In the "value for money" category, the Google Pixel 4 is a bit better (55/100 vs 41/100).
| Specification | Google Pixel 4 | Google Pixel 9 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 | Google Tensor G4 | |
| AnTuTu | 862803 | 1499601 | |
| Geekbench Single | 968 | 1880 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2731 | 5100 | |
| Display | 5.7" P-OLED | 6.3" Super Actua LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2280 | 2856x1280 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 2800 mAh | 4700 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 37W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 23W | |
| Main camera | 2 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 48 MP | |
| Telephoto | 16 MP | 48 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 42 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB | 16GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 10 | Android 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 147.1×68.8×8.2 mm | 152.8×72.0×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | 162 g | 199 g | |
| Price | — | $999 |
Google Pixel 4
- Main: 2MP f/f/1.7
- Telephoto: 16MP
- Front: 8MP
Google Pixel 9 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.68
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Telephoto: 48MP
- Front: 42MP
Google Pixel 4
- 5.7" P-OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2280
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Google Pixel 9 Pro
- 6.3" Super Actua LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 2856x1280
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Google Pixel 4
- 2800 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Google Pixel 9 Pro
- 4700 mAh
- Wired: 37W
- Wireless: 23W
We compared Google Pixel 4 and Google Pixel 9 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Google Pixel 9 Pro leads Google Pixel 4 by 42.5% in our overall performance rating.
Google Pixel 4
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Google Pixel 9 Pro notably outperforms the Google Pixel 4 (25/100 vs 2/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Google Pixel 9 Pro significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 4 (100/100 vs 50/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 9 Pro significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 4 (77/100 vs 6/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Google Pixel 9 Pro significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 4 (37/100 vs 0/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Google Pixel 4 significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 9 Pro (97/100 vs 51/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Google Pixel 4 is a bit better (55/100 vs 41/100).
Which is better: the Google Pixel 4 or the Google Pixel 9 Pro?
The Google Pixel 9 Pro significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 4 by 35 points (50/100 vs 15/100).
What is the rating of the Google Pixel 4 and the Google Pixel 9 Pro?
The Google Pixel 4 has a MobileRank rating of 15/100, the Google Pixel 9 Pro — 50/100.
Which has the better camera: the Google Pixel 4 or the Google Pixel 9 Pro?
The Google Pixel 9 Pro leads on camera score (77/100 vs 6/100).
Which is more powerful: the Google Pixel 4 or the Google Pixel 9 Pro?
The Google Pixel 9 Pro leads on performance (25/100 vs 2/100).
Should you choose the Google Pixel 4 over the Google Pixel 9 Pro?
The Google Pixel 4 is a better fit for everyday use. The Google Pixel 9 Pro is a better fit for everyday use.