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Google Pixel 11 Pro Fold vs Google Pixel 9 Pro XL

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GooglePixel 11 Pro FoldGooglePixel 9 Pro XL
Overview
ReleasedAugust 2026August 2024
Display
Main screen8″6.8″
Resolution2152 × 20762992 × 1344
Sharpness374 pixels per inch482 pixels per inch
PanelLTPO OLEDLTPO OLED
Refresh rate120 Hz120 Hz
Peak brightness3,600 nits3,000 nits
Cover screen6.5″, 2342 × 1080, 120 Hz–
Display typeSuper Actua Flex inner display; OLEDSuper Actua display; LTPO OLED
Pixel density372 ppi (inner), 399 ppi (cover)486 ppi
Brightness detailInner and cover screens up to 2,000 nits HDR (100% on-pixel ratio) and 3,600 nits peak (5% on-pixel ratio)Up to 2,000 nits HDR (100% on-pixel ratio); up to 3,000 nits peak (5% on-pixel ratio)
Screen protectionUltra-thin glass (inner); ultra-durable glass ceramic (cover)Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2
Display featuresSmooth Display (1–120 Hz); HDR support; 1,500,000:1 contrast ratio; 24-bit colour (16 million colours); HiLight colour-coded notification lights on the backSmooth Display (1–120 Hz); 20:9 aspect ratio; HDR support; over 2,000,000:1 contrast ratio; 24-bit colour (16 million colours)
Cover screenSuper Actua display, 1080 x 2342 OLED at 399 ppi, 19.5:9, Smooth Display (1–120 Hz), up to 3,600 nits peak, over 2,000,000:1 contrast ratio–
Performance
ChipTensor G6Tensor G4
Memory16 GB16 GB
Storage256 GB, 512 GB, 1 TB128 GB, 256 GB, 512 GB, 1 TB
Storage typeZoned UFS on the 512 GB and 1 TB models–
Cameras
Main camera48 MP50 MP
Ultra wide camera10.5 MP48 MP
Telephoto camera10.8 MP48 MP
Optical zoom5×5×
Front camera10 MP42 MP
Main camera48 MP Quad PD wide, ƒ/1.70, 85° field of view, 1/1.56″ sensor, optical image stabilisation50 MP Octa PD wide, ƒ/1.68, 82° field of view, 1/1.31″ sensor, optical image stabilisation
Ultra wide camera10.5 MP Dual PD with autofocus and Macro Focus, ƒ/2.2, 127° field of view, 1/3.4″ sensor48 MP Quad PD with autofocus and Macro Focus, ƒ/1.7, 123° field of view, 1/2.55″ sensor
Telephoto camera10.8 MP Dual PD, 5× optical zoom, ƒ/3.1, 23° field of view, 1/3.2″ sensor, optical image stabilisation48 MP Quad PD, 5× optical zoom, ƒ/2.8, 22° field of view, 1/2.55″ sensor, optical image stabilisation
Front camera10 MP Dual PD on the cover screen and 10 MP Dual PD on the inner screen, both ƒ/2.2 with 87° field of view42 MP Dual PD with autofocus, ƒ/2.2, 103° field of view
ZoomSuper Zoom up to 30×; optical quality at 0.5×, 1×, 2×, 5× and 10×Super Res Zoom up to 30×; optical quality at 0.5×, 1×, 2×, 5× and 10×
Video recording4K at 24/30/60 fps; 1080p at 24/30/60 fps; 10-bit HDR; Video Boost; Night Sight Video; slow motion up to 240 fps; digital video zoom up to 20×; HEVC, AVC, AV1 and VP98K at 30 fps (with Video Boost); 4K at 24/30/60 fps; 1080p at 24/30/60 fps; 10-bit HDR; Night Sight Video; Super Res Zoom Video up to 20×; Cinematic Blur; slow motion up to 240 fps; HEVC and AVC
Front video4K at 30/60 fps4K at 30/60 fps
Camera featuresPro controls, Magic Capture, Camera Looks, Camera Coach, Add Me, Macro Focus, Night Sight, hands-free astrophotography, Dual Screen preview, Rear Camera Selfie, Tabletop mode hands-free shots, Made You Look; multi-zone laser autofocus; spectral and flicker sensorPro controls, High-Res (up to 50 MP), Add Me, Macro Focus, Night Sight, Astrophotography, Portrait mode, Face Unblur, Long Exposure, Action Pan, Real Tone, Panorama, Top Shot, Frequent Faces; Magic Editor, Magic Eraser, Best Take, Photo Unblur, Zoom Enhance; multi-zone laser autofocus; spectral and flicker sensor
Battery and charging
Battery4,806 mAh5,060 mAh
Wired chargingUp to 30 WUp to 37 W
Wireless chargingUp to 25 WUp to 23 W
Battery life detail24+ hours; minimum capacity 4,658 mAh24+ hours; up to 100 hours with Extreme Battery Saver; minimum capacity 4,942 mAh
Wired chargingUp to 50% in about 30 minutes with a 30 W USB-C PPS charger or higher (sold separately); Google's charger label gives USB PD from 7.5 W to 30 WUp to 70% in about 30 minutes with Google's 45 W USB-C charger (sold separately); up to 37 W
Wireless chargingPixelsnap magnetic wireless charging, Qi2.2-certified, up to 25 WQi-certified; up to 23 W on Google Pixel Stand (2nd gen) and up to 12 W with Qi EPP chargers
Charges other devicesNot supported (no Battery Share)Battery Share (wirelessly charges Qi-certified phones and accessories)
Connectivity
Satellite messagingYesYes
Mobile network5G (sub-6 GHz and mmWave) and 4G LTE; model GZDQ65G (sub-6 GHz) and 4G LTE; UK model GZC4K
SIMNano-SIM and eSIMNano-SIM and eSIM
Wi-FiWi-Fi 7 (802.11be), 2.4, 5 and 6 GHz, 2x2 MIMOWi-Fi 7 (802.11be), 2.4, 5 and 6 GHz, 2x2 + 2x2 MIMO
BluetoothBluetooth 6 with antenna diversityBluetooth 5.3 with dual antennas
Ultra WidebandUltra-wideband chipUltra-wideband chip
NFCYesYes
Satellite featuresSatellite SOS in the UK and US, free for the first two years after activationSatellite SOS in the UK and US, included at no additional charge for the first two years after activation
USBUSB Type-C 3.2USB Type-C 3.2
PositioningDual-band GNSS (GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou, QZSS, NavIC); Thread networkingDual-band GNSS (GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou, QZSS, NavIC)
Design
TypeFoldableStandard
Weight239 g221 g
Thickness10.1 mm8.5 mm
Height × width155.2 × 76 mm162.8 × 76.6 mm
Water and dust resistanceIP68IP68
StylusNoNo
Size unfolded155.2 × 150.4 × 5.0 mm–
MaterialsUltra-durable composite matte back; satin-finish aluminium frame (100% recycled aluminium); hinge of multi-alloy steel with an aerospace-grade aluminium alloy coverGorilla Glass Victus 2 silky matte back; polished metal frame (100% recycled aluminium in the housing)
ColoursOlive, ObsidianObsidian, Porcelain, Hazel, Rose Quartz
ButtonsPower button; volume buttonsPower button; volume buttons
Water resistance detailIP68 under IEC 60529IP68 under IEC 60529
BiometricsFingerprint Unlock; Face UnlockFingerprint Unlock; Face Unlock
SensorsProximity, ambient light, accelerometer, gyrometer, magnetometer, barometer, Hall effect sensorProximity, ambient light, accelerometer, gyrometer, magnetometer, barometer, temperature sensor
SpeakersStereo speakers; spatial audioStereo speakers; spatial audio
MicrophonesThree microphones with noise suppressionThree microphones with noise suppression
Software
Operating systemAndroidAndroid
Software at launchAndroid 17Android 14
Software updatesSeven years of OS, security and Pixel Drop updates (counted from first US availability)Seven years of OS, security and Pixel Drop updates (counted from first US availability)
AI featuresGemini Intelligence, Gemini Nano, Gemini Live, Circle to Search, Live Translate, Call AssistGemini, Gemini Nano, Gemini Live
Safety featuresSatellite SOS, Emergency SOS, Car Crash Detection, crisis alerts, Safety Check, earthquake alerts, theft protectionSatellite SOS, Emergency SOS, Car Crash Detection, crisis alerts, Safety Check, earthquake alerts
In the boxPixel 11 Pro Fold, 1 m USB-C to USB-C cable (USB 2.0), SIM toolPixel 9 Pro XL, 1 m USB-C to USB-C cable (USB 2.0), SIM tool

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