Google Pixel 9 vs Poco F9 Pro

The Google Pixel 9 (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 $799 and $699. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco F9 Pro leads — 84/100 vs 69/100 (a 15-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 1,561,427).

The Poco F9 Pro is noticeably better than the Google Pixel 9 — the overall rating gap is 15 points.

Profile comparison

Category scores

Google Pixel 9

Performance 73
Display 82
Camera 75
Battery 46
Portability 55
Value for money 52

Poco F9 Pro

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

What makes Google Pixel 9 better?

  • Lighter: 198g vs 206g

  • Better camera (75/100 vs 74/100)
  • Better portability (55/100 vs 47/100)

What makes Poco F9 Pro better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 3228426 vs 1561427
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1850
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 4900
  • Bigger battery: 6330 vs 4700 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 27W
  • Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 120Hz
  • Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 15W
  • Cheaper at launch: $699 vs $799

  • Higher performance (95/100 vs 73/100)
  • Longer battery life (84/100 vs 46/100)
  • Better display (91/100 vs 82/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Google Pixel 9 vs the Poco F9 Pro, the Poco F9 Pro scores 15 points higher (84/100 vs 69/100). 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 46/100). Value score: Google Pixel 9 — 52/100, 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 (95/100 vs 73/100). In the "display" category, the Poco F9 Pro is a bit better (91/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 9 and the Poco F9 Pro are nearly equal (75/100 vs 74/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F9 Pro significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 9 (84/100 vs 46/100). In the "portability" category, the Google Pixel 9 is a bit better (55/100 vs 47/100).

Google Pixel 9: The Google Pixel 9 is a better fit for active users.
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 Poco F9 Pro
Processor Google Tensor G4 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
AnTuTu 1561427 3228426
Geekbench Single 1850 3639
Geekbench Multi 4900 11047
Display 6.3" Actua OLED 6.6" AMOLED
Resolution 2424x1080 1156x2510
Refresh rate 120 Hz 185 Hz
Battery 4700 mAh 6330 mAh
Charging 27W 100W
Wireless charging 15W 50W
DXOMark (camera) 143 —
Main camera 50 MP 200 MP
Ultrawide 48 MP 8 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 50 MP
Front camera 10 MP 32 MP
RAM 12GB 12GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 256GB / 512GB
OS Android 14 Android 16
Brightness (peak) 2700 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 198 g 206 g
Launch price $799 $699

Camera comparison

Google Pixel 9

  • Main: 50MP f/1.68
  • Ultrawide: 48MP
  • Front: 10MP
75
camera

Poco F9 Pro

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

Display comparison

Google Pixel 9

  • 6.3" Actua OLED
  • Resolution: 2424x1080
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
82
display

Poco F9 Pro

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

Battery and charging

Google Pixel 9

  • 4700 mAh
  • Wired: 27W
  • Wireless: 15W
46
battery

Poco F9 Pro

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

Overall performance score

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

Google Pixel 9 Google Tensor G4
69/100
1561427 AnTuTu
Poco F9 Pro Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
84/100 +51.6%
3228426 AnTuTu

Poco F9 Pro leads Google Pixel 9 by 51.6% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Google Pixel 9

$799

Poco F9 Pro

$699

Launch price difference: $100. Poco F9 Pro was $100 cheaper at launch.

Detailed category analysis

performance

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

display

In the "display" category, the Poco F9 Pro is a bit better (91/100 vs 82/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 9 and the Poco F9 Pro are nearly equal (75/100 vs 74/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Poco F9 Pro significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 9 (84/100 vs 46/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Google Pixel 9 is a bit better (55/100 vs 47/100).

Frequently asked questions

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

The Poco F9 Pro is noticeably better than the Google Pixel 9 — the overall rating gap is 15 points.

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

The Google Pixel 9 has a MobileRank rating of 69/100, the Poco F9 Pro — 84/100.

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

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

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

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