Choose the best Pixel phone for you.

It’s time for a new phone. Yay! But there are so many great choices. Ack!

Let’s start with what these devices have in common. 

The latest Pixel phones – Pixel 9 Pro and Pro XL, Pixel 9 Pro Fold, Pixel 9, and Pixel 9a – all include stunning and bright displays (the most stunning and bright being our series 9 Pro models). And all offer vivid colors, rich detail, and a refresh rate of up to 120Hz for smoother scrolling and switching between apps.

They’re all also powered by the newest custom-built processor for Pixel, Google Tensor G4. This chip helps create the magic of Google AI, allowing you to edit your photos fast with Best Take and Magic Editor, block unwanted calls with Call Assist, and simply circle words or images to search. Plus Gemini, the AI assistant that comes with your Pixel, can help you write, plan, learn, and more.

Another perk: Pixel phones come with seven years of security updates to protect you and your sensitive data, now and in the future. They each have a battery that can last over 24 hours. And every Pixel phone gets better over time, as regular Pixel Drops boost the helpfulness and usability of your camera, battery, and more.

Which Pixel should you pick?

These Pixel phones have a lot in common. So what are the differences? The most evident is form factor, with sizes ranging from the 6.3" Pixel 9a, Pixel 9 and Pixel 9 Pro, 6.8" Pixel 9 Pro XL9 to Pixel 9 Pro Fold (8" when you open it up).10 There are also differences in camera specs, performance, screen quality, power, design, and price. 

In our Pixel phone comparison guide, we’ll take you through everything you need to know to find the Pixel you’ll love.

Pixel 9 Pro and Pixel 9 Pro XL: The all-pro Pixels

• Pixel 9 Pro and Pixel 9 Pro XL feature the best camera system on Pixel, the most advanced AI, and a premium design. They share all the same specs except for display size and power.  
• Pixel 9 Pro has a phenomenally sleek design on a 6.3" device, the same size as Pixel 9. The 6.8" Pixel 9 Pro XL gives you an even bigger Super Actua display.
• Both devices feature Pixel’s most elegant design and highest-quality materials, including a silky matte glass back and a polished metal frame.
• Designed for the fastest performance on a Pixel, these devices have 16 GB of RAM to power the best of Google’s AI, from Gemini to all the latest editing tools.
• With a year of Gemini Advanced, get Google’s next-gen AI and use Gemini in Gmail and Docs. You can tap into your creativity and supercharge your productivity.
• Snap sharper selfies with the 42 MP front camera and take smooth, professional-quality photos, even in low light, with a best-in-class triple rear camera that has a powerful telephoto lens.
• Get rid of shaky, grainy, poorly lit videos with Video Boost, which lets you take 8K videos. And take high-quality video from far away with Super Res Zoom Video.
• Pixel 9 Pro and Pixel 9 Pro XL even come with a built-in thermometer that lets you take your temperature with a simple forehead scan and save the results to your Fitbit profile.

Pixel 9 Pro Fold: The foldable Pixel 

Flip open the strikingly slim Pixel 9 Pro Fold and it forms a larger screen that’s great for multitasking, photography, gaming, and other entertainment. 

• Slim and portable – it’s the thinnest and lightest foldable phone you can buy – Pixel 9 Pro Fold slips easily into your pocket and comes with two screens: a 6.3" Actua display while folded and an immersive 8" Super Actua Flex display when unfolded, the largest screen on a foldable device.10 And its luxurious design features a silky matte back with satin metal frame.
• Doing multiple things at once is simple with Pixel 9 Pro Fold thanks to Split Screen – like chatting with friends while dragging and dropping images. Enjoy hands-free entertainment with tabletop mode. Embrace your creative side and improve your productivity. With a year of Gemini Advanced, get Google’s next-gen AI and use Gemini in Gmail and Docs. And if you’re looking for an easy way to chat in a foreign language, Google Translate with dual screen support makes it simple.
• Pixel 9 Pro Fold has the same 16 GB of RAM as Pixel 9 Pro and Pixel 9 Pro XL, for fast and snappy performance.
• Unfold a world of creativity with the advanced triple rear camera system and advanced features like Pro controls and Video Boost. Pixel 9 Pro Fold also includes AI editing tools like Magic Editor, Auto Frame, and Reimagine. Plus, it can help you get your kids to smile for pictures with Made You Look, and take high-quality selfies and hands-free group photos in tabletop mode.

Pixel 9: The signature Pixel 

If you’re looking for a powerful everyday device that checks nearly every box – from spectacular photos to advanced AI features – this may be the best Pixel phone for you. 

A stylish update of the Pixel design, Pixel 9 makes a statement with its smooth, curved edges and sleek matte metal frame.

Pixel 9 is crafted with sustainable materials and engineered for durability. The scratch and damage resistant display is made with Corning® Gorilla® Glass Victus® 2.

Enjoy an advanced camera that showcases vivid colors and striking details in photos and videos, thanks to a 50 MP main sensor and the power of AI. Even the smallest subjects can become spectacular images with this device's new 48 MP ultrawide camera with Macro Focus.

You’ll also appreciate the sharp images and rich colors on Pixel 9’s 6.3" Actua display, especially if you’re gaming, scrolling, and switching between apps. It’s a smooth experience because the device has a refresh rate of up to 120Hz.

Another great feature: Pixel 9’s battery. It can last up to 100 hours in Extreme Battery Saver mode and charge to 55% in about 30 minutes.

Pixel 9a: The essential Pixel

For value without compromise, Pixel 9a delivers an incredible camera, durable design, and Google’s advanced AI – all for under $800.

Take photos in vivid colour with striking details on Pixel 9a’s camera. Need to get close up? Even raindrops and blades of grass will be crystal clear with Macro Focus. Plus, you can edit your photos with ease using AI features like Add Me, Best Take, and Magic Editor, which let you assemble group photos or fix images to your liking with just a few taps.

Powered by the same chip as Google’s pro phones, Pixel 9a unlocks a wide range of advanced AI features – like screening unwanted calls, searching for an image or word you’ve circled, and using Gemini to find and summarise info in Gmail, Maps, and Docs. 

With its improved architecture and more durable display, Pixel 9a is Google’s most durable A-Series phone yet. The 6.3" Actua display is bigger, brighter, and scratch-resistant.  

Stay up and running for more than 30 hours without recharging with the largest battery in an A-series phone yet.

That’s a lot of phone for under $800.