Between the Pixel 9 and V40 Pro, the Pixel 9 comes out ahead in promised os updates and wireless charging, while the V40 Pro wins on front camera and wired charging. Overall, the Pixel 9 scores 63.5 and the V40 Pro scores 67.6 on our Mars Score.
Which should you buy?
The V40 Pro edges ahead on the Mars Score (63.5 vs 67.6), but the 4.1-point gap is small enough that the right pick comes down to which spec advantages matter to you.
Pick the Pixel 9 if you care most about promised os updates and wireless charging. The biggest gaps in its favor are promised os updates, wireless charging.
Pick the V40 Pro if you photograph or shoot video regularly and want the better imaging pipeline of the two. Its strongest claims are front camera, wired charging, antutu, among others.
Both ship with comparable ram, main camera, refresh rate, so those specs don't separate the two — focus on the differences below.
Bottom line: there is no wrong answer here — match the spec advantages to how you actually use the product. The Mars Score parity tells you both are well-rounded; the differences are about trade-offs, not quality.
Why Google - Pixel 9 wins
- ▲Promised OS updates: 7 (vs 3).
- ▲Wireless charging: 15 W vs 0 W.
Why Vivo - V40 Pro wins
- ▲Front camera — 376.19% more. 50 MP vs 10.5 MP.
- ▲Wired charging — 196.30% more. 80 W vs 27 W.
- ▲AnTuTu — 20.16% more. 1490000 vs 1240000.
- ▲Battery capacity — 17.02% more. 5500 mAh vs 4700 mAh.
- ▲Screen size — 7.62% more. 6.78 " vs 6.3 ".
- ▲Pixel density — 7.11% more. 452 ppi vs 422 ppi.
- ▲Weight — 6.00 g less. 192 vs 198.
Spec comparison
Design
| Spec | Google - Pixel 9 | Vivo - V40 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 198 g | 192 glead |
| Thickness | 8.5 mm | 7.6 mmlead |
| Water resistanceⓘ | IP68 | IP68 |
| Form factor | bar | bar |
Display
| Spec | Google - Pixel 9 | Vivo - V40 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Screen sizeⓘ | 6.3 " | 6.78 "lead |
| Pixel densityⓘ | 422 ppi | 452 ppilead |
| Refresh rateⓘ | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightnessⓘ | 2700 nits | 4500 nitslead |
Performance
Cameras
| Spec | Google - Pixel 9 | Vivo - V40 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Main cameraⓘ | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Front camera | 10.5 MP | 50 MPlead |
| Optical image stabilizationⓘ | true | true |
Battery
| Spec | Google - Pixel 9 | Vivo - V40 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Battery capacity | 4700 mAh | 5500 mAhlead |
| Wired chargingⓘ | 27 W | 80 Wlead |
| Wireless chargingⓘ | 15 Wlead | 0 W |
Connectivity
| Spec | Google - Pixel 9 | Vivo - V40 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| 5G supportⓘ | true | true |
| Headphone jack | false | false |
| microSD slot | false | false |
Operating System
| Spec | Google - Pixel 9 | Vivo - V40 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Android | Android |
| Promised OS updates | 7 yearslead | 3 years |
Frequently asked
Which has better battery, Pixel 9 or V40 Pro?+
V40 Pro has 17.0% more battery — 4700 mAh vs 5500 mAh.
Which is lighter, Pixel 9 or V40 Pro?+
V40 Pro is 6g lighter — 198g vs 192g.
Is Pixel 9 waterproof?+
Pixel 9 has an IP68 rating.
Does V40 Pro support 5G?+
Yes, V40 Pro supports 5G.
Which has a better camera, Pixel 9 or V40 Pro?+
V40 Pro has a 50 MP main camera vs 50 MP.
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