Google Pixel 9 Pro vs Sony Xperia 1 VI

The Google Pixel 9 Pro (2024) runs on the Google Tensor G4, while the Sony Xperia 1 VI (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3. By overall MobileRank rating, the Google Pixel 9 Pro leads — 72/100 vs 64/100 (a 8-point difference). Key differences: the Sony Xperia 1 VI has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4700); the main camera is 50 MP vs 48 MP; the Sony Xperia 1 VI is faster in AnTuTu (2,096,581 vs 1,606,238).

The Google Pixel 9 Pro edges out the Sony Xperia 1 VI by just 8 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

Profile comparison

Category scores

Google Pixel 9 Pro

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

Sony Xperia 1 VI

Performance 81
Display 80
Camera 39
Battery 53
Portability 62
Value for money —

What makes Google Pixel 9 Pro better?

  • Faster charging: 37W vs 30W
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
  • Faster wireless charging: 23W vs 15W

  • Better camera (80/100 vs 39/100)
  • Better display (88/100 vs 80/100)

What makes Sony Xperia 1 VI better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 2096581 vs 1606238
  • Better Geekbench Single: 2203 vs 1880
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 6511 vs 5100
  • Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4700 mAh
  • Lighter: 192g vs 199g

  • Higher performance (81/100 vs 73/100)
  • Longer battery life (53/100 vs 50/100)
  • Better portability (62/100 vs 54/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Google Pixel 9 Pro vs the Sony Xperia 1 VI, the Google Pixel 9 Pro scores 8 points higher (72/100 vs 64/100). In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 9 Pro leads (80/100 vs 39/100). In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VI is a bit better (81/100 vs 73/100). In the "display" category, the Google Pixel 9 Pro is a bit better (88/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 9 Pro significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VI (80/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VI and the Google Pixel 9 Pro are nearly equal (53/100 vs 50/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VI is a bit better (62/100 vs 54/100).

Google Pixel 9 Pro: The Google Pixel 9 Pro is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts.
Sony Xperia 1 VI: The Sony Xperia 1 VI is a better fit for gamers and power users.

Specs comparison

Specification Google Pixel 9 Pro Sony Xperia 1 VI
Processor Google Tensor G4 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3
AnTuTu 1606238 2096581
Geekbench Single 1880 2203
Geekbench Multi 5100 6511
Display 6.3" Super Actua LTPO OLED 6.5" LTPO OLED
Resolution 2856x1280 1080x2340
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 4700 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 37W 30W
Wireless charging 23W 15W
Main camera 50 MP 48 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 14, up to 3 major Android upgrades
Brightness (peak) 3000 nits —
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68 IP65
Dimensions 152.8×72.0×8.5 mm 162.0×74.0×8.2 mm
Weight 199 g 192 g
Launch price $999 —

Camera comparison

Google Pixel 9 Pro

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

Sony Xperia 1 VI

  • Main: 48MP f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 12MP
  • Telephoto: 12MP
  • Front: 12MP
39
camera

Display comparison

Google Pixel 9 Pro

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

Sony Xperia 1 VI

  • 6.5" LTPO OLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2340
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
80
display

Battery and charging

Google Pixel 9 Pro

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

Sony Xperia 1 VI

  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 30W
  • Wireless: 15W
53
battery

Overall performance score

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

Google Pixel 9 Pro Google Tensor G4
72/100
1606238 AnTuTu
Sony Xperia 1 VI Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3
64/100 +23.4%
2096581 AnTuTu

Sony Xperia 1 VI leads Google Pixel 9 Pro by 23.4% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Google Pixel 9 Pro

$999

Sony Xperia 1 VI

Price unknown

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VI is a bit better (81/100 vs 73/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Google Pixel 9 Pro is a bit better (88/100 vs 80/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 9 Pro significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VI (80/100 vs 39/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VI and the Google Pixel 9 Pro are nearly equal (53/100 vs 50/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VI is a bit better (62/100 vs 54/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Google Pixel 9 Pro or the Sony Xperia 1 VI?

The Google Pixel 9 Pro edges out the Sony Xperia 1 VI by just 8 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 VI?

The Google Pixel 9 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 72/100, the Sony Xperia 1 VI — 64/100.

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

The Google Pixel 9 Pro leads on camera score (80/100 vs 39/100).

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

The Sony Xperia 1 VI leads on performance (81/100 vs 73/100).

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

The Google Pixel 9 Pro is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts. The Sony Xperia 1 VI is a better fit for gamers and power users.