So, you’ve got your heart set on a Pixel 9 , but the Pixel 9 Pro keeps whispering sweet nothings in your ear. It’s a tough choice, we know. Both phones are sleek, powerful, and packed with Google’s AI magic.
But is that extra $200 really worth it? Let’s break it down. Starting with build and design, the Pixel 9 Pro offers a more premium experience, but the duo has exactly the same size. Its polished metal frame and soft-touch matte glass finish give it a luxurious feel compared to the Pixel 9’s satin metal finish and polished glass back.
Both models come in sleek colors, but the Pro adds unique options like Hazel and Rose Quartz, while the Pixel 9 offers Peony and Wintergreen. In the camera and photography department, the Pixel 9 Pro takes a significant leap forward. While both phones share the same 50MP wide-angle and 48MP ultra wide-angle cameras, the Pro version includes an additional 48MP 5X telephoto camera, allowing for superior zoom capabilities.
The selfie game is also upgraded on the Pro with a 42MP front camera, compared to the Pixel 9’s 10.5MP from last year. The Pixel 9 Pro also introduces advanced features like Pro controls in the camera app, Night Sight Video with Video Boost, and Zoom Enhance, which are absent in the Pixel 9.
When it comes to display quality, the Pixel 9 Pro pulls ahead with its Super Actua display, which is not only brighter at 3000 nits peak brightness but also has a higher resolution and a dynamic refresh rate that can vary betwe.
