Google Pixel 9 Pro vs Sony Xperia 1 IV

The Google Pixel 9 Pro (2024) runs on the Google Tensor G4, while the Sony Xperia 1 IV (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1; estimated prices are $999 and $1000. By overall MobileRank rating, the Google Pixel 9 Pro leads — 50/100 vs 44/100 (a 6-point difference). Key differences: the Sony Xperia 1 IV has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4700); the main camera is 50 MP vs 12 MP; the Google Pixel 9 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (1,499,601 vs 1,320,406).

The Google Pixel 9 Pro edges out the Sony Xperia 1 IV by just 6 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Google Pixel 9 Pro
Performance 25
Display 100
Camera 77
Battery 37
Design 51
Value for money 41
Sony Xperia 1 IV
Performance 19
Display 100
Camera 56
Battery 39
Design 68
Value for money 41
What makes Google Pixel 9 Pro better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 1499601 vs 1320406
  • Better Geekbench Single: 1880 vs 1675
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 5100 vs 4453
  • Faster charging: 37W vs 30W
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP
  • Cheaper: $999 vs $1000

  • Higher performance (25/100 vs 19/100)
  • Better camera (77/100 vs 56/100)
What makes Sony Xperia 1 IV better?
  • Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4700 mAh
  • Lighter: 185g vs 199g

  • Longer battery life (39/100 vs 37/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (68/100 vs 51/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Google Pixel 9 Pro vs the Sony Xperia 1 IV, the Google Pixel 9 Pro scores 6 points higher (50/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 9 Pro leads (77/100 vs 56/100). In the "performance" category, the Google Pixel 9 Pro is a bit better (25/100 vs 19/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 9 Pro notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 IV (77/100 vs 56/100). In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 1 IV and the Google Pixel 9 Pro are nearly equal (39/100 vs 37/100). In the "design" category, the Sony Xperia 1 IV notably outperforms the Google Pixel 9 Pro (68/100 vs 51/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 41/100.

Google Pixel 9 Pro: The Google Pixel 9 Pro is a better fit for everyday use.
Sony Xperia 1 IV: The Sony Xperia 1 IV is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Google Pixel 9 Pro Sony Xperia 1 IV
Processor Google Tensor G4 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1
AnTuTu 1499601 1320406
Geekbench Single 1880 1675
Geekbench Multi 5100 4453
Display 6.3" Super Actua LTPO OLED 6.5" OLED
Resolution 2856x1280 1644x3840
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 4700 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 37W 30W
Wireless charging 23W 0W
DXOMark (camera) 118
Main camera 50 MP 12 MP
Ultrawide 48 MP 12 MP
Telephoto 48 MP 12 MP
Front camera 42 MP 12 MP
RAM 16GB 12GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 256GB / 512GB
OS Android 14 Android 12
Brightness (peak) 3000 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68 IP65
Dimensions 152.8×72.0×8.5 mm 165.0×71.0×8.2 mm
Weight 199 g 185 g
Price $999 $1000
Camera comparison
Google Pixel 9 Pro
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.68
  • Ultrawide: 48MP
  • Telephoto: 48MP
  • Front: 42MP
77
camera
Sony Xperia 1 IV
  • Main: 12MP f/f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 12MP
  • Telephoto: 12MP
  • Front: 12MP
56
camera
Display comparison
Google Pixel 9 Pro
  • 6.3" Super Actua LTPO OLED
  • Resolution: 2856x1280
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Sony Xperia 1 IV
  • 6.5" OLED
  • Resolution: 1644x3840
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Google Pixel 9 Pro
  • 4700 mAh
  • Wired: 37W
  • Wireless: 23W
37
battery
Sony Xperia 1 IV
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 30W
  • No wireless charging
39
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Google Pixel 9 Pro and Sony Xperia 1 IV, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Google Pixel 9 Pro Google Tensor G4
50/100
1499601 AnTuTu
Sony Xperia 1 IV Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1
44/100 -13.6%
1320406 AnTuTu

Google Pixel 9 Pro leads Sony Xperia 1 IV by 13.6% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Google Pixel 9 Pro
$999
Sony Xperia 1 IV
$1000

Price difference: $1. Google Pixel 9 Pro is cheaper by $1.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Google Pixel 9 Pro is a bit better (25/100 vs 19/100).

display

In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.

camera

In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 9 Pro notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 IV (77/100 vs 56/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 1 IV and the Google Pixel 9 Pro are nearly equal (39/100 vs 37/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Sony Xperia 1 IV notably outperforms the Google Pixel 9 Pro (68/100 vs 51/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 41/100.

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Google Pixel 9 Pro or the Sony Xperia 1 IV?

The Google Pixel 9 Pro edges out the Sony Xperia 1 IV by just 6 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

What is the rating of the Google Pixel 9 Pro and the Sony Xperia 1 IV?

The Google Pixel 9 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 50/100, the Sony Xperia 1 IV — 44/100.

Which has the better camera: the Google Pixel 9 Pro or the Sony Xperia 1 IV?

The Google Pixel 9 Pro leads on camera score (77/100 vs 56/100).

Which is more powerful: the Google Pixel 9 Pro or the Sony Xperia 1 IV?

The Google Pixel 9 Pro leads on performance (25/100 vs 19/100).

Should you choose the Google Pixel 9 Pro over the Sony Xperia 1 IV?

The Google Pixel 9 Pro is a better fit for everyday use. The Sony Xperia 1 IV is a better fit for everyday use.