Google Pixel 9 vs OPPO Reno13 Pro 5G
Better figure, where one is clearly better
| GooglePixel 9 | OPPOReno13 Pro 5G | |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Released | August 2024 | November 2024 |
| Display | ||
| Screen size | 6.3″ | 6.83″ |
| Resolution | 2424 × 1080 | 2800 × 1272 (better) |
| Sharpness | 421 pixels per inch | 450 pixels per inch (better) |
| Panel | OLED | OLED |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 2,700 nits (better) | 1,200 nits |
| Display type | Actua display; OLED | Flexible AMOLED with four curved edges |
| Pixel density | 422 ppi | 450 ppi |
| Brightness detail | Up to 1,800 nits HDR (100% on-pixel ratio); up to 2,700 nits peak (5% on-pixel ratio) | 600 nits typical and 1,200 nits HBM; no separate local peak value on maker sheet |
| Screen protection | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 | Corning Gorilla Glass 7i |
| Display features | Smooth Display (60–120 Hz); 20:9 aspect ratio; HDR support; over 2,000,000:1 contrast ratio; 24-bit colour (16 million colours) | 60/90/120 Hz modes; 1.07 billion colours; 100% DCI-P3 in natural, expert and vivid modes; 93.8% screen ratio; maximum 240 Hz touch sampling, default 120 Hz; HDR10+ certified |
| Performance | ||
| Chip | Tensor G4 | MediaTek Dimensity 8350 |
| Memory | 12 GB | 12 GB |
| Storage | 128 GB, 256 GB | 256 GB, 512 GB (better) |
| CPU | – | Eight-core MediaTek Dimensity 8350, 4 nm named by maker overview |
| GPU | – | Arm G615 MC6 at 1,303 MHz |
| AI engine | – | MediaTek NPU 780 |
| Storage type | – | Global CPH2697 12 GB/256 GB and 12 GB/512 GB; LPDDR5X at 4,266 MHz, four 16-bit channels; UFS 3.1. No card expansion identified by both reviews; China higher-RAM configurations excluded |
| Cooling | – | AI Multi-Cooling System; 4,791 mm² vapour chamber, maker figure |
| Cameras | ||
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Ultra wide camera | 48 MP | 8 MP |
| Telephoto camera | None | 50 MP |
| Optical zoom | None | 3.5× (better) |
| Front camera | 10.5 MP | 50 MP (better) |
| Main camera | 50 MP Octa PD wide, ƒ/1.68, 82° field of view, 1/1.31″ sensor, optical image stabilisation | 50 MP Sony IMX890, 1/1.56-inch, f/1.8, 84° field of view, six-element lens, autofocus and OIS |
| Ultra wide camera | 48 MP Quad PD with autofocus and Macro Focus, ƒ/1.7, 123° field of view, 1/2.55″ sensor | 8 MP, f/2.2, 116° field of view, five-element lens and autofocus |
| Telephoto camera | – | 50 MP, f/2.8, one-glass/three-plastic-element lens, autofocus and OIS |
| Front camera | 10.5 MP Dual PD with autofocus, ƒ/2.2, 95° field of view | 50 MP, f/2.0, 90° field of view, five-element lens and autofocus |
| Zoom | Super Res Zoom up to 8×; optical quality at 0.5×, 1× and 2× | 3.5× optical and 120× digital, maker overview |
| Video recording | 4K at 24/30/60 fps; 1080p at 24/30/60 fps; 10-bit HDR; Cinematic Blur; slow motion up to 240 fps; digital video zoom up to 7×; HEVC and AVC | Rear 4K30/60, 1080p30/60 or 720p30; EIS/OIS and video zoom at these modes; slow motion 720p240 or 1080p120; time-lapse and dual-view 1080p30; tri-microphone system and audio zoom |
| Front video | 4K at 30/60 fps | 4K30/60, 1080p30/60 or 720p30 with EIS; retouch supported at 1080p30; video zoom and dual-view supported |
| Camera features | 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; single-zone laser autofocus; spectral and flicker sensor | Underwater mode, Pro, night, panorama, slow motion, Hi-Res, Google Lens, document scanning and AI Livephoto |
| Battery and charging | ||
| Battery | 4,700 mAh | 5,800 mAh (better) |
| Wired charging | Up to 27 W | Up to 80 W (better) |
| Wireless charging | Up to 15 W (better) | None |
| Battery life detail | 24+ hours; up to 100 hours with Extreme Battery Saver; minimum capacity 4,558 mAh | 5,800 mAh/22.74 Wh typical and 5,640 mAh/22.11 Wh rated; maker laboratory 15 hours puzzle gaming and 12.5 days standby, not continuous video runtime. Maker battery retention simulation claims over 80% after five years of daily full cycles |
| Wired charging | Up to 55% in about 30 minutes with Google's 45 W USB-C charger (sold separately); up to 27 W | 80 W SUPERVOOC; SUPERVOOC 2.0, SUPERVOOC, VOOC 3.0 and PD 2.0 at 9 V/1.5 A; maker laboratory 1–100% claim 49 minutes |
| Wireless charging | Qi-certified; up to 15 W on Google Pixel Stand (2nd gen) and up to 12 W with Qi EPP chargers | Global maker sheet/overview do not list wireless charging. NoypiGeeks claims 50 W AIRVOOC in a paragraph misnaming Reno14 Pro; not adopted for global CPH2697 |
| Charges other devices | Battery Share (wirelessly charges Qi-certified phones and accessories) | – |
| Connectivity | ||
| Satellite messaging | Yes | – |
| Mobile network | 5G (sub-6 GHz) and 4G LTE; UK model GUR25 | GSM 850/900/1800/1900; WCDMA B1/2/4/5/6/8/19; LTE FDD B1/2/3/4/5/7/8/12/13/17/18/19/20/26/28/32/66 and TDD B34/38/39/40/41; 5G n1/2/3/5/7/8/12/20/26/28/38/40/41/66/77/78 |
| SIM | Nano-SIM and eSIM | Dual nano-SIM/nano-USIM with eSIM on global sheet; regional availability varies |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be), 2.4, 5 and 6 GHz, 2x2 + 2x2 MIMO | Wi-Fi 6E/6/5 and 802.11a/b/g/n; 2.4/5/6 GHz, 2×2 MIMO, up to 160 MHz in 5 GHz; Wi-Fi Display and tethering; custom X1 SignalBoost chip named by maker overview |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.3 with dual antennas | Bluetooth 5.4 and BLE; SBC, AAC, aptX HD, LDAC and LHDC 5.0 |
| NFC | Yes | Supported on global sheet |
| Satellite features | Satellite SOS in the UK and US, included at no additional charge for the first two years after activation | – |
| USB | USB Type-C 3.2 | USB-C and OTG; digital USB-C headphones supported, analogue unsupported |
| Positioning | Dual-band GNSS (GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou, QZSS, NavIC) | Single-band BeiDou, GPS, GLONASS, Galileo and QZSS; assisted GNSS, Wi-Fi and cellular positioning |
| Design | ||
| Type | Standard | Standard |
| Weight | 198 g | 195 g (better) |
| Thickness | 8.5 mm | 7.55 mm (better) |
| Height × width | 152.8 × 72 mm | 162.73 × 76.55 mm |
| Water and dust resistance | IP68 | IP69 |
| Stylus | No | – |
| Materials | Gorilla Glass Victus 2 polished back; satin-finish metal frame (100% recycled aluminium in the housing) | Aluminium frame and one-piece sculpted rear glass; global maker 195 g, while NoypiGeeks lists 197 g |
| Colours | Obsidian, Porcelain, Wintergreen, Peony | Graphite Grey with matte finish and Plume Purple |
| Buttons | Power button; volume buttons | – |
| Water resistance detail | IP68 under IEC 60529 | IP66, IP68 and IP69 in maker laboratory tests; underwater mode limited to fresh water up to 2 m for 30 minutes, with a waterproof case recommended; resistance decreases with age and use |
| Biometrics | Fingerprint Unlock; Face Unlock | Optical in-display fingerprint reader and face recognition |
| Sensors | Proximity, ambient light, accelerometer, gyrometer, magnetometer, barometer | Proximity, ambient light, colour temperature, compass, accelerometer, gyroscope, optical fingerprint and infrared remote control |
| Speakers | Stereo speakers; spatial audio | Dual stereo speakers and O-Haptics X-axis linear motor, maker overview |
| Microphones | Three microphones with noise suppression | – |
| Software | ||
| Operating system | Android | Android |
| Software at launch | Android 14 | ColorOS 15.0; Android 15 identified by both reviews |
| Software updates | Seven years of OS, security and Pixel Drop updates (counted from first US availability) | – |
| AI features | Gemini, Gemini Nano, Gemini Live, Circle to Search, Live Translate, Call Assist | AI Livephoto, clarity enhancement, unblur, reflection removal, portrait tools, AI Writer/Summary, Screen Translator and Google Gemini; regional availability and software vary; O+ Connect requires ColorOS 15/iOS or iPadOS 15 or later |
| Safety features | Satellite SOS, Emergency SOS, Car Crash Detection, crisis alerts, Safety Check, earthquake alerts | – |
| In the box | Pixel 9, 1 m USB-C to USB-C cable (USB 2.0), SIM tool | Global phone, charger, USB cable, SIM tool, quick guide, safety guide and protective case; contents vary by market. China first-sale month November 2024 from PConline actual-sales report; no UK sale or RRP inferred |
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