Google Pixel 9 Pro vs Poco F9 Pro

The Google Pixel 9 Pro (2024) runs on the Google Tensor G4, while the Poco F9 Pro (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $999 and $699. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco F9 Pro leads — 84/100 vs 72/100 (a 12-point difference). Key differences: the Poco F9 Pro has the bigger battery (6330 mAh vs 4700); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Poco F9 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,228,426 vs 1,606,238).

The Poco F9 Pro is noticeably better than the Google Pixel 9 Pro — the overall rating gap is 12 points.

Profile comparison

Category scores

Google Pixel 9 Pro

Performance 73
Display 88
Camera 80
Battery 50
Portability 54
Value for money 54

Poco F9 Pro

Performance 95
Display 91
Camera 74
Battery 84
Portability 47
Value for money 82

What makes Google Pixel 9 Pro better?

  • Lighter: 199g vs 206g

  • Better camera (80/100 vs 74/100)
  • Better portability (54/100 vs 47/100)

What makes Poco F9 Pro better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 3228426 vs 1606238
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1880
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 5100
  • Bigger battery: 6330 vs 4700 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 37W
  • Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 120Hz
  • Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 23W
  • Cheaper at launch: $699 vs $999

  • Higher performance (95/100 vs 73/100)
  • Longer battery life (84/100 vs 50/100)
  • Better display (91/100 vs 88/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Google Pixel 9 Pro vs the Poco F9 Pro, the Poco F9 Pro scores 12 points higher (84/100 vs 72/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F9 Pro leads (95/100 vs 73/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F9 Pro leads (84/100 vs 50/100). Value score: Google Pixel 9 Pro — 54/100, Poco F9 Pro — 82/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Poco F9 Pro notably outperforms the Google Pixel 9 Pro (95/100 vs 73/100). In the "display" category, the Poco F9 Pro and the Google Pixel 9 Pro are nearly equal (91/100 vs 88/100). In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 9 Pro is a bit better (80/100 vs 74/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F9 Pro significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 9 Pro (84/100 vs 50/100). In the "portability" category, the Google Pixel 9 Pro is a bit better (54/100 vs 47/100).

Google Pixel 9 Pro: The Google Pixel 9 Pro is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts.
Poco F9 Pro: The Poco F9 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.

Specs comparison

Specification Google Pixel 9 Pro Poco F9 Pro
Processor Google Tensor G4 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
AnTuTu 1606238 3228426
Geekbench Single 1880 3639
Geekbench Multi 5100 11047
Display 6.3" Super Actua LTPO OLED 6.6" AMOLED
Resolution 2856x1280 1156x2510
Refresh rate 120 Hz 185 Hz
Battery 4700 mAh 6330 mAh
Charging 37W 100W
Wireless charging 23W 50W
Main camera 50 MP 200 MP
Ultrawide 48 MP 8 MP
Telephoto 48 MP 50 MP
Front camera 42 MP 32 MP
RAM 16GB 12GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 256GB / 512GB
OS Android 14 Android 16
Brightness (peak) 3000 nits 4500 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68 IP68
Dimensions 152.8×72.0×8.5 mm 157.5×75.3×8.8 mm
Weight 199 g 206 g
Launch price $999 $699

Camera comparison

Google Pixel 9 Pro

  • Main: 50MP f/1.68
  • Ultrawide: 48MP
  • Telephoto: 48MP
  • Front: 42MP
80
camera

Poco F9 Pro

  • Main: 200MP f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
74
camera

Display comparison

Google Pixel 9 Pro

  • 6.3" Super Actua LTPO OLED
  • Resolution: 2856x1280
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
88
display

Poco F9 Pro

  • 6.6" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1156x2510
  • Refresh rate: 185 Hz
91
display

Battery and charging

Google Pixel 9 Pro

  • 4700 mAh
  • Wired: 37W
  • Wireless: 23W
50
battery

Poco F9 Pro

  • 6330 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless: 50W
84
battery

Overall performance score

We compared Google Pixel 9 Pro and Poco F9 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Google Pixel 9 Pro Google Tensor G4
72/100
1606238 AnTuTu
Poco F9 Pro Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
84/100 +50.2%
3228426 AnTuTu

Poco F9 Pro leads Google Pixel 9 Pro by 50.2% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Google Pixel 9 Pro

$999

Poco F9 Pro

$699

Launch price difference: $300. Poco F9 Pro was $300 cheaper at launch.

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Poco F9 Pro notably outperforms the Google Pixel 9 Pro (95/100 vs 73/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Poco F9 Pro and the Google Pixel 9 Pro are nearly equal (91/100 vs 88/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 9 Pro is a bit better (80/100 vs 74/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Poco F9 Pro significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 9 Pro (84/100 vs 50/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Google Pixel 9 Pro is a bit better (54/100 vs 47/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Google Pixel 9 Pro or the Poco F9 Pro?

The Poco F9 Pro is noticeably better than the Google Pixel 9 Pro — the overall rating gap is 12 points.

What is the rating of the Google Pixel 9 Pro and the Poco F9 Pro?

The Google Pixel 9 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 72/100, the Poco F9 Pro — 84/100.

Which has the better camera: the Google Pixel 9 Pro or the Poco F9 Pro?

The Google Pixel 9 Pro leads on camera score (80/100 vs 74/100).

Which is more powerful: the Google Pixel 9 Pro or the Poco F9 Pro?

The Poco F9 Pro leads on performance (95/100 vs 73/100).

Should you choose the Google Pixel 9 Pro over the Poco F9 Pro?

The Google Pixel 9 Pro is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts. The Poco F9 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.