Where they actually differ
The most decisive specs, ranked by how much they matter — before the full spec table.
| Spec | Google - Pixel 10 | Google - Pixel 9 |
|---|---|---|
| AnTuTu | 1580000 | 1240000 |
| Weight | 194 g | 198 g |
Between the Pixel 10 and Pixel 9, the Pixel 10 comes out ahead in antutu / weight, while the Pixel 9 wins on several specs. Overall, the Pixel 10 scores 66.1 and the Pixel 9 scores 65 on our Mars Score.
Which should you buy?
These two are nearly even on the Mars Score (66.1 vs 65). The decision is not about overall quality — both clear the bar — it is about which specific trade-offs fit your use.
Pick the Pixel 10 if you push the hardware — gaming, on-device AI, heavy multitasking — and the extra compute headroom is worth the trade-offs. The biggest gaps in its favor are antutu, weight. The single most decisive one: AnTuTu — 27.42% more. 1580000 vs 1240000.
The Pixel 9 similarly does not carry a headline advantage on the popular specs — look at the full table for category-specific deltas.
Both ship with comparable battery capacity, ram, main camera, so those specs do not 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 says both are well-rounded; the differences are about trade-offs, not quality.
Which should you buy: Google - Pixel 10 or Google - Pixel 9?
Google - Pixel 10 leads the current Mars Score by 1.1 points.The more useful decision is the trade-off behind that result: compare the highlighted specifications against the way you will actually use the product.
Choose Google - Pixel 10 if…
Google - Pixel 10 has the measurable edge on antutu score, weight g.
Choose Google - Pixel 9 if…
Google - Pixel 9 does not lead a decisive measured field here, so choose it for price, ecosystem, design, or availability when those matter more to you.
This is a structured comparison of the published catalog values. It is not a claim of identical real-world performance across every workload; use the linked spec drill-downs and methodology page to inspect the inputs.
Why Google - Pixel 10 wins
- ▲AnTuTu — 27.42% more. 1580000 vs 1240000.
- ▲Weight — 4.00 g less. 194 vs 198.
Why Google - Pixel 9 wins
- No decisive advantages.
Spec comparison
Design
| Spec | Google - Pixel 10 | Google - Pixel 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 194 glead | 198 g |
| Thickness | 8.5 mm | 8.5 mm |
| Water resistanceⓘ | IP68 | IP68 |
| Form factor | bar | bar |
Display
| Spec | Google - Pixel 10 | Google - Pixel 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.3 " | 6.3 " |
| Pixel densityⓘ | 422 ppi | 422 ppi |
| Refresh rateⓘ | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightnessⓘ | 2700 nits | 2700 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Google - Pixel 10 | Google - Pixel 9 |
|---|---|---|
| RAMⓘ | 12 GB | 12 GB |
| Storageⓘ | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| AnTuTuⓘ | 1580000lead | 1240000 |
| CPU total clockⓘ | 16.4 GHzlead | 14.6 GHz |
Cameras
| Spec | Google - Pixel 10 | Google - Pixel 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Main cameraⓘ | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Front camera | 10.5 MP | 10.5 MP |
| Optical image stabilizationⓘ | true | true |
Battery
| Spec | Google - Pixel 10 | Google - Pixel 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery capacityⓘ | 4700 mAh | 4700 mAh |
| Wired chargingⓘ | 27 W | 27 W |
| Wireless chargingⓘ | 15 W | 15 W |
Connectivity
| Spec | Google - Pixel 10 | Google - Pixel 9 |
|---|---|---|
| 5G supportⓘ | true | true |
| Headphone jack | false | false |
| microSD slot | false | false |
Operating System
| Spec | Google - Pixel 10 | Google - Pixel 9 |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Android | Android |
| Promised OS updates | 7 years | 7 years |
Frequently asked
Which has better battery, Pixel 10 or Pixel 9?+
Pixel 9 has 0.0% more battery — 4700 mAh vs 4700 mAh.
Which is lighter, Pixel 10 or Pixel 9?+
Pixel 10 is 4g lighter — 194g vs 198g.
Is Pixel 10 waterproof?+
Pixel 10 has an IP68 rating.
Does Pixel 9 support 5G?+
Yes, Pixel 9 supports 5G.
Which has a better camera, Pixel 10 or Pixel 9?+
Pixel 9 has a 50 MP main camera vs 50 MP.