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This year,Google has introducedamid-level Pro modelthat takes on the same size as the baseGoogle Pixel 9.

Yes there are in fact some different specs to be aware of before you buy.

Google Pixel 9 Pro in Porcelain

So lets put the Pros head to head.

Which one should you buy?

The Pixel 9 Pro Fold also launches on September 4 in most major markets.

The Google Pixel 9 Pro XL in hazel

The camera arrays on both models are also exactly the same.

Both phones have aluminum frames, lacking the titanium thatSamsungandApplehave adopted for their high-end options recently.

Google Pixel 9 Pro vs Google Pixel 9 Pro XL: displays

This point might seem obvious.

The Google Pixel 9 Pro XL back to front on an orange background

Apart from this, theOLEDpanels on each phone are very similar.

They can both achieve a maximum brightness of 3,000 nits, operating at 1-120Hz.

These displays are protected by Gorilla Glass Victus 2 against drops and scratches.

A person holding the Google Pixel 9 Pro XL

The selfie camera is also a bit beefier than on the base Pixel machine, boasting a 42MP sensor.

The Pro models both come with 16GB memory, translating to better performance in comparison to previous models.

Well post Geekbench results when access is made available for these devices and when weve completed our full reviews.

The Google Pixel 9 Pro XL being held above two green pebbles

In terms of charging wattage, these phones are drastically different.

Move into the wireless charging space and things are ever more complex.

Both Qi charging modules are first generation.

The back of a grey Google Pixel 9 Pro XL

That can put prospective Pixel buyers into one of two camps.

The white Google Pixel 9 Pro XL and the white Google Pixel 9 Pro side by side

The cameras on the Google Pixel 9 Pro and 9 Pro XL

The Google Pixel 9 Pro and 9 Pro XL side by side, both in pink