Google Pixel 9 Pro XL vs Redmi Note 9S

The Google Pixel 9 Pro XL (2024) runs on the Google Tensor G4, while the Redmi Note 9S (2020) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G; estimated prices are $1099 and $200. By overall MobileRank rating, the Google Pixel 9 Pro XL leads — 53/100 vs 20/100 (a 33-point difference). Key differences: the Google Pixel 9 Pro XL has the bigger battery (5060 mAh vs 5020); the main camera is 50 MP vs 48 MP; the Google Pixel 9 Pro XL is faster in AnTuTu (1,585,585 vs 514,398); the Google Pixel 9 Pro XL has NFC for contactless payments, the Redmi Note 9S doesn't.

The Google Pixel 9 Pro XL significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 9S by 33 points (53/100 vs 20/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Google Pixel 9 Pro XL
Performance 26
Display 100
Camera 88
Battery 46
Design 23
Value for money 34
Redmi Note 9S
Performance 0
Display 0
Camera 29
Battery 37
Design 37
Value for money 96
What makes Google Pixel 9 Pro XL better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 1585585 vs 514398
  • Better Geekbench Single: 1900 vs 746
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 5200 vs 1762
  • Bigger battery: 5060 vs 5020 mAh
  • Faster charging: 37W vs 18W
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz

  • Higher performance (26/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better camera (88/100 vs 29/100)
  • Longer battery life (46/100 vs 37/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
What makes Redmi Note 9S better?
  • Lighter: 210g vs 221g
  • Cheaper: $200 vs $1099

  • Better design/ergonomics (37/100 vs 23/100)
  • Better value for money (96/100 vs 34/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Google Pixel 9 Pro XL vs the Redmi Note 9S, the Google Pixel 9 Pro XL scores 33 points higher (53/100 vs 20/100). 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 29/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi Note 9S leads (96/100 vs 34/100). In the "performance" category, the Google Pixel 9 Pro XL notably outperforms the Redmi Note 9S (26/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Google Pixel 9 Pro XL significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 9S (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 9 Pro XL significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 9S (88/100 vs 29/100). In the "battery" category, the Google Pixel 9 Pro XL is a bit better (46/100 vs 37/100). In the "design" category, the Redmi Note 9S is a bit better (37/100 vs 23/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi Note 9S significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 9 Pro XL (96/100 vs 34/100).

Google Pixel 9 Pro XL: The Google Pixel 9 Pro XL is a better fit for mobile photography enthusiasts.
Redmi Note 9S: The Redmi Note 9S is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Google Pixel 9 Pro XL Redmi Note 9S
Processor Google Tensor G4 Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G
AnTuTu 1585585 514398
Geekbench Single 1900 746
Geekbench Multi 5200 1762
Display 6.8" Super Actua LTPO OLED 6.7" IPS LCD
Resolution 2992x1344 2400x1080
Refresh rate 120 Hz 60 Hz
Battery 5060 mAh 5020 mAh
Charging 37W 18W
Wireless charging 23W 0W
DXOMark (camera) 160
Main camera 50 MP 48 MP
Ultrawide 48 MP 8 MP
Telephoto 48 MP 0 MP
Front camera 42 MP 16 MP
RAM 16GB 4GB / 6GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 64GB / 128GB
OS Android 14 Android 10
Brightness (peak) 3000 nits 450 nits
NFC yes no
Protection IP68
Dimensions 162.8×76.6×8.5 mm 165.8×76.7×8.8 mm
Weight 221 g 210 g
Price $1099 $200
Camera comparison
Google Pixel 9 Pro XL
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.68
  • Ultrawide: 48MP
  • Telephoto: 48MP
  • Front: 42MP
88
camera
Redmi Note 9S
  • Main: 48MP f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
29
camera
Display comparison
Google Pixel 9 Pro XL
  • 6.8" Super Actua LTPO OLED
  • Resolution: 2992x1344
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Redmi Note 9S
  • 6.7" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 2400x1080
  • Refresh rate: 60 Hz
0
display
Battery and charging
Google Pixel 9 Pro XL
  • 5060 mAh
  • Wired: 37W
  • Wireless: 23W
46
battery
Redmi Note 9S
  • 5020 mAh
  • Wired: 18W
  • No wireless charging
37
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Google Pixel 9 Pro XL and Redmi Note 9S, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Google Pixel 9 Pro XL Google Tensor G4
53/100
1585585 AnTuTu
Redmi Note 9S Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G
20/100 -208.2%
514398 AnTuTu

Google Pixel 9 Pro XL leads Redmi Note 9S by 208.2% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Google Pixel 9 Pro XL
$1099
Redmi Note 9S
$200

Price difference: $899. Redmi Note 9S is cheaper by $899.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Google Pixel 9 Pro XL notably outperforms the Redmi Note 9S (26/100 vs 0/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Google Pixel 9 Pro XL significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 9S (100/100 vs 0/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 9 Pro XL significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 9S (88/100 vs 29/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Google Pixel 9 Pro XL is a bit better (46/100 vs 37/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Redmi Note 9S is a bit better (37/100 vs 23/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Redmi Note 9S significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 9 Pro XL (96/100 vs 34/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Google Pixel 9 Pro XL or the Redmi Note 9S?

The Google Pixel 9 Pro XL significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 9S by 33 points (53/100 vs 20/100).

What is the rating of the Google Pixel 9 Pro XL and the Redmi Note 9S?

The Google Pixel 9 Pro XL has a MobileRank rating of 53/100, the Redmi Note 9S — 20/100.

Which has the better camera: the Google Pixel 9 Pro XL or the Redmi Note 9S?

The Google Pixel 9 Pro XL leads on camera score (88/100 vs 29/100).

Which is more powerful: the Google Pixel 9 Pro XL or the Redmi Note 9S?

The Google Pixel 9 Pro XL leads on performance (26/100 vs 0/100).

Should you choose the Google Pixel 9 Pro XL over the Redmi Note 9S?

The Google Pixel 9 Pro XL is a better fit for mobile photography enthusiasts. The Redmi Note 9S is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.