Google Pixel 9 Pro XL Hazel 128GB
Google
87 Overall Score
vs
Samsung Galaxy A Series A36 Awesome Black 256GB
Samsung
60 Overall Score
Scores
Gaming
Photography
Flagship
Budget
Battery Life
Foldable
Business
Rugged
Compact
Specifications
| Google Pixel 9 Pro XL | Samsung Galaxy A Series A36 | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Screen Size | 6.8 | 6.7 |
| Display Type | LTPO OLED | Super AMOLED★ |
| Resolution | 1344 x 2992 | 2340 x 1080 |
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Brightness | 3000 nits★ | 1900 nits |
| HDR | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Performance | ||
| Processor | Google Tensor G4 (4 nm) | Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 Octa-Core |
| Processor Model | Google Tensor G4 | Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 Octa-Core |
| CPU Cores | 8 | 8 |
| CPU Speed | 2.85★ | 2.40 |
| RAM | 16 GB★ | 8 GB |
| Storage | 128 GB | 256 GB★ |
| Expandable | — | ✗ |
| Camera | ||
| Main Camera | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Camera Count | 3★ | 2 |
| Ultrawide | 48 MP★ | 8 MP |
| Telephoto | 48 MP★ | — |
| Front Camera | 42 MP★ | 12 MP |
| Optical Zoom | 5x | 10x★ |
| Video | 8K★ | UHD 4K (3840 x 2160) | @30fps |
| OIS | — | ✓★ |
| Battery & Charging | ||
| Battery | 5,060 mAh★ | 5,000 mAh |
| Wired Charging | 37W | 45W★ |
| Wireless Charging | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Fast Charging | PD3.0, PPS | Adaptive Fast Charging |
| Connector | USB-C | USB-C |
| Connectivity | ||
| 5G | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7★ | — |
| Bluetooth | 5.3★ | — |
| NFC | ✓ | ✓ |
| USB | USB-C 3.2★ | USB-C |
| SIM | Dual-SIM | eSIM, Nano SIM |
| eSIM | ✓ | ✓ |
| Design & Build | ||
| Water Resistance | IP68★ | IP67 |
| Form Factor | bar | bar |
| Weight | 0.21 kg | 0.20 kg★ |
| Fingerprint | in-display | Yes |
| Face Recognition | ✗ | ✓★ |
| OS | Android | Android |
| Headphone Jack | ✗ | ✗ |
| Stereo Speakers | ✓ | ✓ |
Pros & Cons
Google Pixel 9 Pro XL Hazel 128GB
- Strong display (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong social proof (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong connectivity (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong camera (95th percentile)95th %ile
Samsung Galaxy A Series A36 Awesome Black 256GB
- Strong social proof (83rd percentile)83rd %ile
- Strong battery (83rd percentile)83rd %ile
- Strong display (77th percentile)
- Strong camera (75th percentile)
Pricing
Verdict
Winner: Google Pixel 9 Pro XL
Scores 87 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 15 of 41 specs.
