Google Pixel 9 vs vivo X300
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| GooglePixel 9 | vivoX300 | |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Released | August 2024 | October 2025 |
| Display | ||
| Screen size | 6.3″ | 6.31″ |
| Resolution | 2424 × 1080 | 2640 × 1216 (better) |
| Sharpness | 421 pixels per inch | 461 pixels per inch (better) |
| Panel | OLED | LTPO OLED |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 2,700 nits | 4,500 nits (better) |
| Display type | Actua display; OLED | Q10 plus 8T LTPO AMOLED, adaptive 1–120 Hz |
| Pixel density | 422 ppi | 460 ppi |
| Brightness detail | Up to 1,800 nits HDR (100% on-pixel ratio); up to 2,700 nits peak (5% on-pixel ratio) | 4,500 nits local peak; minimum 1 nit |
| Screen protection | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 | – |
| 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) | 100% P3, 1.07 billion colours, 2,160 Hz PWM and DC dimming |
| Performance | ||
| Chip | Tensor G4 | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 |
| Memory | 12 GB | 12 GB – 16 GB (better) |
| Storage | 128 GB, 256 GB | 256 GB, 512 GB (better) |
| CPU | – | Eight cores, 1 × 4.21 GHz + 3 × 3.5 GHz + 4 × 2.7 GHz; 3 nm process |
| Storage type | – | Global 12 GB/256 GB and 16 GB/512 GB, LPDDR5X Ultra RAM and UFS 4.1; virtual RAM up to 12 GB or 16 GB is separate; no storage expansion |
| Cameras | ||
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP (better) |
| Ultra wide camera | 48 MP | 50 MP |
| Telephoto camera | None | 50 MP |
| Optical zoom | None | None |
| 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 | 200 MP HPB, 1/1.4-inch sensor, f/1.68, autofocus, OIS and CIPA 4.5 stabilisation |
| Ultra wide camera | 48 MP Quad PD with autofocus and Macro Focus, ƒ/1.7, 123° field of view, 1/2.55″ sensor | 50 MP JN1, 1/2.76-inch sensor, f/2.0 and autofocus |
| Telephoto camera | – | 50 MP LYT-602, 1/1.95-inch sensor, f/2.57, autofocus, OIS and CIPA 4.5 stabilisation |
| Front camera | 10.5 MP Dual PD with autofocus, ƒ/2.2, 95° field of view | 50 MP JN1, 1/2.76-inch sensor, f/2.0, autofocus, 20 mm equivalent and 92° field of view |
| Zoom | Super Res Zoom up to 8×; optical quality at 0.5×, 1× and 2× | Periscope telephoto camera; optional 2.35× telephoto extender is a separate accessory; built-in optical ratio not established from the cited maker sheet |
| 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 | 4K60 portrait video |
| Front video | 4K at 30/60 fps | – |
| 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 | ZEISS T* coating, multifocal portraits, stage and Street Photography modes; V3+ imaging capabilities integrated into Dimensity 9500 |
| Battery and charging | ||
| Battery | 4,700 mAh | 6,040 mAh (better) |
| Wired charging | Up to 27 W | Up to 90 W (better) |
| Wireless charging | Up to 15 W | Up to 40 W (better) |
| Battery life detail | 24+ hours; up to 100 hours with Extreme Battery Saver; minimum capacity 4,558 mAh | Single-cell overseas model excluding Europe, 6,040 mAh/22.78 Wh typical and 5,925 mAh/22.34 Wh rated at 3.77 V; Austria and Hungary 5,360 mAh/19.68 Wh typical and 5,255 mAh/19.29 Wh rated at 3.67 V; maker laboratory claims 24.1 hours YouTube or 15.8 hours navigation |
| Wired charging | Up to 55% in about 30 minutes with Google's 45 W USB-C charger (sold separately); up to 27 W | 90 W FlashCharge; adapter 11 V/8.2 A, compatible with 9 V/1.3 A or 5–11 V/5 A maximum |
| Wireless charging | Qi-certified; up to 15 W on Google Pixel Stand (2nd gen) and up to 12 W with Qi EPP chargers | Up to 40 W with separately purchased vivo Vertical Wireless Charger 2 |
| 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 MHz; WCDMA B1/2/4/5/8; LTE FDD B1/2/3/4/5/7/8/12/17/18/19/20/25/26/28/32/66, TDD B38/39/40/41/42; 5G n1/2/3/5/7/8/20/25/26/28/38/40/41/66/75/77/78 |
| SIM | Nano-SIM and eSIM | Two physical SIMs, physical SIM plus eSIM, or dual eSIM; overseas dual standby, India dual active subject to supported bands and carrier deployment |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be), 2.4, 5 and 6 GHz, 2x2 + 2x2 MIMO | Wi-Fi 6 and 7, Wi-Fi Display, 2 × 2 MIMO, MU-MIMO and concurrent 2.4/5 GHz or 2.4/6 GHz |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.3 with dual antennas | Bluetooth 6.0 |
| NFC | Yes | Reader/writer and card emulation including HCE and NFC-SIM; SIM payment requires SIM1 |
| 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 3.2 Gen 1 and OTG |
| Positioning | Dual-band GNSS (GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou, QZSS, NavIC) | GPS, BeiDou, GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS, NavIC, A-GPS, cellular and Wi-Fi positioning |
| Design | ||
| Type | Standard | Standard |
| Weight | 198 g | 190 g (better) |
| Thickness | 8.5 mm | 7.95 mm (better) |
| Height × width | 152.8 × 72 mm | 150.57 × 71.92 mm |
| Water and dust resistance | IP68 | IP68 |
| Stylus | No | – |
| Materials | Gorilla Glass Victus 2 polished back; satin-finish metal frame (100% recycled aluminium in the housing) | Glass rear and metal frame |
| Colours | Obsidian, Porcelain, Wintergreen, Peony | Black, Pink, Blue, Purple and Red on global sheet; availability varies by market |
| Buttons | Power button; volume buttons | – |
| Water resistance detail | IP68 under IEC 60529 | IP68 and IP69 under IEC 60529; resistance can diminish with use |
| Biometrics | Fingerprint Unlock; Face Unlock | 3D ultrasonic fingerprint sensor |
| Sensors | Proximity, ambient light, accelerometer, gyrometer, magnetometer, barometer | Accelerometer, ambient light, compass, proximity, front and rear colour temperature, gyroscope, laser focus, Hall, infrared blaster and flicker sensors; linear vibration motor |
| Speakers | Stereo speakers; spatial audio | – |
| Microphones | Three microphones with noise suppression | – |
| Software | ||
| Operating system | Android | Android |
| Software at launch | Android 14 | Global Android 16 with OriginOS 6 |
| Software updates | Seven years of OS, security and Pixel Drop updates (counted from first US availability) | Five OS upgrades and seven years of security updates |
| AI features | Gemini, Gemini Nano, Gemini Live, Circle to Search, Live Translate, Call Assist | OriginOS AI and Office Kit functions; availability depends on region and software |
| Safety features | Satellite SOS, Emergency SOS, Car Crash Detection, crisis alerts, Safety Check, earthquake alerts | Private Space |
| In the box | Pixel 9, 1 m USB-C to USB-C cable (USB 2.0), SIM tool | Phone, quick start guide, USB cable, SIM eject tool, case, applied protective film and warranty card; charger included outside Europe and omitted in Europe |
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