Google Pixel 5 vs Google Pixel 9 Pro XL
The Google Pixel 5 (2020) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G, 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 27/100 (a 26-point difference). Key differences: the Google Pixel 9 Pro XL has the bigger battery (5060 mAh vs 4080); the main camera is 2 MP vs 50 MP; the Google Pixel 9 Pro XL is faster in AnTuTu (1,585,585 vs 597,974); per DXOMark lab testing, the Google Pixel 9 Pro XL has the stronger camera (160 vs 109); the Google Pixel 5 is noticeably lighter (151g vs 221g).
Google Pixel 5
Google Pixel 9 Pro XL
- Lighter: 151g vs 221g
- Better design/ergonomics (100/100 vs 23/100)
- Better value for money (55/100 vs 34/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 1585585 vs 597974
- Better Geekbench Single: 1900 vs 799
- Better Geekbench Multi: 5200 vs 1836
- Bigger battery: 5060 vs 4080 mAh
- Faster charging: 37W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 2MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (26/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (88/100 vs 49/100)
- Longer battery life (46/100 vs 13/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 50/100)
Comparing the Google Pixel 5 vs the Google Pixel 9 Pro XL, the Google Pixel 9 Pro XL scores 26 points higher (53/100 vs 27/100). In the "performance" category, the Google Pixel 9 Pro XL leads (26/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 9 Pro XL leads (88/100 vs 49/100). In the "battery" category, the Google Pixel 9 Pro XL leads (46/100 vs 13/100). In the "value for money" category, the Google Pixel 5 leads (55/100 vs 34/100). In the "performance" category, the Google Pixel 9 Pro XL notably outperforms the Google Pixel 5 (26/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Google Pixel 9 Pro XL significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 5 (100/100 vs 50/100). In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 9 Pro XL significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 5 (88/100 vs 49/100). In the "battery" category, the Google Pixel 9 Pro XL significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 5 (46/100 vs 13/100). In the "design" category, the Google Pixel 5 significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 9 Pro XL (100/100 vs 23/100). In the "value for money" category, the Google Pixel 5 notably outperforms the Google Pixel 9 Pro XL (55/100 vs 34/100).
| Specification | Google Pixel 5 | Google Pixel 9 Pro XL | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G | Google Tensor G4 | |
| AnTuTu | 597974 | 1585585 | |
| Geekbench Single | 799 | 1900 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1836 | 5200 | |
| Display | 6.0" OLED | 6.8" Super Actua LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 2992x1344 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4080 mAh | 5060 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 37W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 23W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 109 | 160 | |
| Main camera | 2 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 16 MP | 48 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 48 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 42 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 11 | Android 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 144.7×70.4×8.0 mm | 162.8×76.6×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | 151 g | 221 g | |
| Price | — | $1099 |
Google Pixel 5
- Main: 2MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 16MP
- Front: 8MP
Google Pixel 9 Pro XL
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.68
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Telephoto: 48MP
- Front: 42MP
Google Pixel 5
- 6.0" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Google Pixel 9 Pro XL
- 6.8" Super Actua LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 2992x1344
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Google Pixel 5
- 4080 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Google Pixel 9 Pro XL
- 5060 mAh
- Wired: 37W
- Wireless: 23W
We compared Google Pixel 5 and Google Pixel 9 Pro XL, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Google Pixel 9 Pro XL leads Google Pixel 5 by 62.3% in our overall performance rating.
Google Pixel 5
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Google Pixel 9 Pro XL notably outperforms the Google Pixel 5 (26/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Google Pixel 9 Pro XL significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 5 (100/100 vs 50/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 9 Pro XL significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 5 (88/100 vs 49/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Google Pixel 9 Pro XL significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 5 (46/100 vs 13/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Google Pixel 5 significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 9 Pro XL (100/100 vs 23/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Google Pixel 5 notably outperforms the Google Pixel 9 Pro XL (55/100 vs 34/100).
Which is better: the Google Pixel 5 or the Google Pixel 9 Pro XL?
The Google Pixel 9 Pro XL significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 5 by 26 points (53/100 vs 27/100).
What is the rating of the Google Pixel 5 and the Google Pixel 9 Pro XL?
The Google Pixel 5 has a MobileRank rating of 27/100, the Google Pixel 9 Pro XL — 53/100.
Which has the better camera: the Google Pixel 5 or the Google Pixel 9 Pro XL?
The Google Pixel 9 Pro XL leads on camera score (88/100 vs 49/100).
Which is more powerful: the Google Pixel 5 or the Google Pixel 9 Pro XL?
The Google Pixel 9 Pro XL leads on performance (26/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Google Pixel 5 over the Google Pixel 9 Pro XL?
The Google Pixel 5 is a better fit for everyday use. The Google Pixel 9 Pro XL is a better fit for mobile photography enthusiasts.