Google Pixel 4 XL vs Google Pixel 9 Pro XL
The Google Pixel 4 XL (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 855, while the Google Pixel 9 Pro XL (2024) runs on the Google Tensor G4. By overall MobileRank rating, the Google Pixel 9 Pro XL leads — 53/100 vs 14/100 (a 39-point difference). Key differences: the Google Pixel 9 Pro XL has the bigger battery (5060 mAh vs 3700); the main camera is 2 MP vs 50 MP; the Google Pixel 9 Pro XL is faster in AnTuTu (1,585,585 vs 824,513); the Google Pixel 4 XL is noticeably lighter (193g vs 221g).
Google Pixel 4 XL
Google Pixel 9 Pro XL
- Lighter: 193g vs 221g
- Better design/ergonomics (58/100 vs 23/100)
- Better value for money (55/100 vs 34/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 1585585 vs 824513
- Better Geekbench Single: 1900 vs 968
- Better Geekbench Multi: 5200 vs 2731
- Bigger battery: 5060 vs 3700 mAh
- Faster charging: 37W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 2MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (26/100 vs 1/100)
- Better camera (88/100 vs 6/100)
- Longer battery life (46/100 vs 4/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 50/100)
Comparing the Google Pixel 4 XL vs the Google Pixel 9 Pro XL, the Google Pixel 9 Pro XL scores 39 points higher (53/100 vs 14/100). In the "performance" category, the Google Pixel 9 Pro XL leads (26/100 vs 1/100). In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 9 Pro XL leads (88/100 vs 6/100). In the "battery" category, the Google Pixel 9 Pro XL leads (46/100 vs 4/100). In the "value for money" category, the Google Pixel 4 XL leads (55/100 vs 34/100). In the "performance" category, the Google Pixel 9 Pro XL notably outperforms the Google Pixel 4 XL (26/100 vs 1/100). In the "display" category, the Google Pixel 9 Pro XL significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 4 XL (100/100 vs 50/100). In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 9 Pro XL significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 4 XL (88/100 vs 6/100). In the "battery" category, the Google Pixel 9 Pro XL significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 4 XL (46/100 vs 4/100). In the "design" category, the Google Pixel 4 XL significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 9 Pro XL (58/100 vs 23/100). In the "value for money" category, the Google Pixel 4 XL notably outperforms the Google Pixel 9 Pro XL (55/100 vs 34/100).
| Specification | Google Pixel 4 XL | Google Pixel 9 Pro XL | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 | Google Tensor G4 | |
| AnTuTu | 824513 | 1585585 | |
| Geekbench Single | 968 | 1900 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2731 | 5200 | |
| Display | 6.3" P-OLED | 6.8" Super Actua LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 1440x3040 | 2992x1344 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3700 mAh | 5060 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 37W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 23W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 160 | |
| 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 | 160.4×75.1×8.2 mm | 162.8×76.6×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | 193 g | 221 g | |
| Price | — | $1099 |
Google Pixel 4 XL
- Main: 2MP f/f/1.7
- Telephoto: 16MP
- Front: 8MP
Google Pixel 9 Pro XL
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.68
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Telephoto: 48MP
- Front: 42MP
Google Pixel 4 XL
- 6.3" P-OLED
- Resolution: 1440x3040
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Google Pixel 9 Pro XL
- 6.8" Super Actua LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 2992x1344
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Google Pixel 4 XL
- 3700 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Google Pixel 9 Pro XL
- 5060 mAh
- Wired: 37W
- Wireless: 23W
We compared Google Pixel 4 XL and Google Pixel 9 Pro XL, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Google Pixel 9 Pro XL leads Google Pixel 4 XL by 48.0% in our overall performance rating.
Google Pixel 4 XL
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Google Pixel 9 Pro XL notably outperforms the Google Pixel 4 XL (26/100 vs 1/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Google Pixel 9 Pro XL significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 4 XL (100/100 vs 50/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 9 Pro XL significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 4 XL (88/100 vs 6/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Google Pixel 9 Pro XL significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 4 XL (46/100 vs 4/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Google Pixel 4 XL significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 9 Pro XL (58/100 vs 23/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Google Pixel 4 XL notably outperforms the Google Pixel 9 Pro XL (55/100 vs 34/100).
Which is better: the Google Pixel 4 XL or the Google Pixel 9 Pro XL?
The Google Pixel 9 Pro XL significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 4 XL by 39 points (53/100 vs 14/100).
What is the rating of the Google Pixel 4 XL and the Google Pixel 9 Pro XL?
The Google Pixel 4 XL has a MobileRank rating of 14/100, the Google Pixel 9 Pro XL — 53/100.
Which has the better camera: the Google Pixel 4 XL or the Google Pixel 9 Pro XL?
The Google Pixel 9 Pro XL leads on camera score (88/100 vs 6/100).
Which is more powerful: the Google Pixel 4 XL or the Google Pixel 9 Pro XL?
The Google Pixel 9 Pro XL leads on performance (26/100 vs 1/100).
Should you choose the Google Pixel 4 XL over the Google Pixel 9 Pro XL?
The Google Pixel 4 XL is a better fit for everyday use. The Google Pixel 9 Pro XL is a better fit for mobile photography enthusiasts.