Google Pixel 9 Pro vs Sony Xperia Pro-I

The Google Pixel 9 Pro (2024) runs on the Google Tensor G4, while the Sony Xperia Pro-I (2021) runs on the Snapdragon 888; launch prices were $999 and $1799. By overall MobileRank rating, the Google Pixel 9 Pro leads — 72/100 vs 50/100 (a 22-point difference). Key differences: the Google Pixel 9 Pro has the bigger battery (4700 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 50 MP vs 12 MP; the Google Pixel 9 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (1,499,601 vs 1,119,714).

The Google Pixel 9 Pro significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia Pro-I by 22 points (72/100 vs 50/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Google Pixel 9 Pro
Performance 73
Display 88
Camera 80
Battery 50
Portability 54
Value for money 56
Sony Xperia Pro-I
Performance 63
Display 90
Camera 20
Battery 35
Portability 43
Value for money 4
What makes Google Pixel 9 Pro better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 1499601 vs 1119714
  • Better Geekbench Single: 1880 vs 1488
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 5100 vs 3373
  • Bigger battery: 4700 vs 4500 mAh
  • Faster charging: 37W vs 30W
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP
  • Lighter: 199g vs 211g
  • Cheaper at launch: $999 vs $1799

  • Higher performance (73/100 vs 63/100)
  • Better camera (80/100 vs 20/100)
  • Longer battery life (50/100 vs 35/100)
  • Better portability (54/100 vs 43/100)
What makes Sony Xperia Pro-I better?

  • Better display (90/100 vs 88/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Google Pixel 9 Pro vs the Sony Xperia Pro-I, the Google Pixel 9 Pro scores 22 points higher (72/100 vs 50/100). In the "performance" category, the Google Pixel 9 Pro leads (73/100 vs 63/100). In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 9 Pro leads (80/100 vs 20/100). In the "battery" category, the Google Pixel 9 Pro leads (50/100 vs 35/100). Value score: Google Pixel 9 Pro — 56/100, Sony Xperia Pro-I — 4/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Google Pixel 9 Pro is a bit better (73/100 vs 63/100). In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia Pro-I and the Google Pixel 9 Pro are nearly equal (90/100 vs 88/100). In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 9 Pro significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia Pro-I (80/100 vs 20/100). In the "battery" category, the Google Pixel 9 Pro notably outperforms the Sony Xperia Pro-I (50/100 vs 35/100). In the "portability" category, the Google Pixel 9 Pro is a bit better (54/100 vs 43/100).

Google Pixel 9 Pro: The Google Pixel 9 Pro is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts.
Sony Xperia Pro-I: The Sony Xperia Pro-I is a better fit for active users.
Specs comparison
Specification Google Pixel 9 Pro Sony Xperia Pro-I
Processor Google Tensor G4 Snapdragon 888
AnTuTu 1499601 1119714
Geekbench Single 1880 1488
Geekbench Multi 5100 3373
Display 6.3" Super Actua LTPO OLED 6.5" OLED
Resolution 2856x1280 1644x3840
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 4700 mAh 4500 mAh
Charging 37W 30W
Wireless charging 23W 0W
Main camera 50 MP 12 MP
Ultrawide 48 MP 12 MP
Telephoto 48 MP 12 MP
Front camera 42 MP 8 MP
RAM 16GB 12GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 512GB
OS Android 14 Android 11
Brightness (peak) 3000 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68 IP65/IP68
Dimensions 152.8×72.0×8.5 mm 166.0×72.0×8.9 mm
Weight 199 g 211 g
Launch price $999 $1799
Camera comparison
Google Pixel 9 Pro
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.68
  • Ultrawide: 48MP
  • Telephoto: 48MP
  • Front: 42MP
80
camera
Sony Xperia Pro-I
  • Main: 12MP f/f/2.0
  • Ultrawide: 12MP
  • Telephoto: 12MP
  • Front: 8MP
20
camera
Display comparison
Google Pixel 9 Pro
  • 6.3" Super Actua LTPO OLED
  • Resolution: 2856x1280
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
88
display
Sony Xperia Pro-I
  • 6.5" OLED
  • Resolution: 1644x3840
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
90
display
Battery and charging
Google Pixel 9 Pro
  • 4700 mAh
  • Wired: 37W
  • Wireless: 23W
50
battery
Sony Xperia Pro-I
  • 4500 mAh
  • Wired: 30W
  • No wireless charging
35
battery
Overall performance score

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

Google Pixel 9 Pro Google Tensor G4
72/100
1499601 AnTuTu
Sony Xperia Pro-I Snapdragon 888
50/100 -33.9%
1119714 AnTuTu

Google Pixel 9 Pro leads Sony Xperia Pro-I by 33.9% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Google Pixel 9 Pro
$999
Sony Xperia Pro-I
$1799

Launch price difference: $800. Google Pixel 9 Pro was $800 cheaper at launch.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Google Pixel 9 Pro is a bit better (73/100 vs 63/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia Pro-I and the Google Pixel 9 Pro are nearly equal (90/100 vs 88/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 9 Pro significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia Pro-I (80/100 vs 20/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Google Pixel 9 Pro notably outperforms the Sony Xperia Pro-I (50/100 vs 35/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Google Pixel 9 Pro is a bit better (54/100 vs 43/100).

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

The Google Pixel 9 Pro significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia Pro-I by 22 points (72/100 vs 50/100).

What is the rating of the Google Pixel 9 Pro and the Sony Xperia Pro-I?

The Google Pixel 9 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 72/100, the Sony Xperia Pro-I — 50/100.

Which has the better camera: the Google Pixel 9 Pro or the Sony Xperia Pro-I?

The Google Pixel 9 Pro leads on camera score (80/100 vs 20/100).

Which is more powerful: the Google Pixel 9 Pro or the Sony Xperia Pro-I?

The Google Pixel 9 Pro leads on performance (73/100 vs 63/100).

Should you choose the Google Pixel 9 Pro over the Sony Xperia Pro-I?

The Google Pixel 9 Pro is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts. The Sony Xperia Pro-I is a better fit for active users.