Where they actually differ
The most decisive specs, ranked by how much they matter — before the full spec table.
| Spec | Google - Pixel 9 | Realme - 13 Pro+ |
|---|---|---|
| Front camera | 10.5 MP | 32 MP |
| Wired charging | 27 W | 80 W |
| Battery capacity | 4700 mAh | 5200 mAh |
| Pixel density | 422 ppi | 460 ppi |
| Weight | 198 g | 190 g |
| Screen size | 6.3 " | 6.7 " |
Between the Pixel 9 and 13 Pro+, the Pixel 9 comes out ahead in antutu / promised os updates, while the 13 Pro+ wins on front camera / wired charging. Overall, the Pixel 9 scores 65 and the 13 Pro+ scores 65.2 on our Mars Score.
Which should you buy?
These two are nearly even on the Mars Score (65 vs 65.2). The decision is not about overall quality — both clear the bar — it is about which specific trade-offs fit your use.
Pick the Pixel 9 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, promised os updates, wireless charging. The single most decisive one: AnTuTu — 5.08% more. 1240000 vs 1180000.
Pick the 13 Pro+ if your top frustration with your current device is running out of charge before the day ends — endurance is the lead spec here. Its strongest claims are front camera, wired charging, battery capacity, among others. The single most decisive one: Front camera — 204.76% more. 32 MP vs 10.5 MP.
Both ship with comparable ram, main camera, refresh rate, 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 9 or Realme - 13 Pro+?
Realme - 13 Pro+ leads the current Mars Score by 0.2 points.The more useful decision is the trade-off behind that result: compare screen size, pixel density, battery capacity against the way you will actually use the product.
Choose Google - Pixel 9 if…
Google - Pixel 9 has the measurable edge on antutu score, promised os years, wireless charging w.
Choose Realme - 13 Pro+ if…
Realme - 13 Pro+ has the measurable edge on front cam mp, wired charging w, battery capacity mah.
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 9 wins
- ▲AnTuTu — 5.08% more. 1240000 vs 1180000.
- ▲Promised OS updates: 7 (vs 3).
- ▲Wireless charging: 15 W vs 0 W.
Why Realme - 13 Pro+ wins
- ▲Front camera — 204.76% more. 32 MP vs 10.5 MP.
- ▲Wired charging — 196.30% more. 80 W vs 27 W.
- ▲Battery capacity — 10.64% more. 5200 mAh vs 4700 mAh.
- ▲Pixel density — 9.00% more. 460 ppi vs 422 ppi.
- ▲Weight — 8.00 g less. 190 vs 198.
- ▲Screen size — 6.35% more. 6.7 " vs 6.3 ".
- ▲Water resistance: IP69 (vs IP68).
Spec comparison
Design
| Spec | Google - Pixel 9 | Realme - 13 Pro+ |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 198 g | 190 glead |
| Thickness | 8.5 mm | 8.0 mmlead |
| Water resistanceⓘ | IP68 | IP69lead |
| Form factor | bar | bar |
Display
| Spec | Google - Pixel 9 | Realme - 13 Pro+ |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.3 " | 6.7 "lead |
| Pixel densityⓘ | 422 ppi | 460 ppilead |
| Refresh rateⓘ | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightnessⓘ | 2700 nitslead | 2000 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Google - Pixel 9 | Realme - 13 Pro+ |
|---|---|---|
| RAMⓘ | 12 GB | 12 GB |
| Storageⓘ | 128 GB | 256 GBlead |
| AnTuTuⓘ | 1240000lead | 1180000 |
| CPU total clockⓘ | 14.6 GHzlead | 12.6 GHz |
Cameras
| Spec | Google - Pixel 9 | Realme - 13 Pro+ |
|---|---|---|
| Main cameraⓘ | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Front camera | 10.5 MP | 32 MPlead |
| Optical image stabilizationⓘ | true | true |
Battery
| Spec | Google - Pixel 9 | Realme - 13 Pro+ |
|---|---|---|
| Battery capacityⓘ | 4700 mAh | 5200 mAhlead |
| Wired chargingⓘ | 27 W | 80 Wlead |
| Wireless chargingⓘ | 15 Wlead | 0 W |
Connectivity
| Spec | Google - Pixel 9 | Realme - 13 Pro+ |
|---|---|---|
| 5G supportⓘ | true | true |
| Headphone jack | false | false |
| microSD slot | false | false |
Operating System
| Spec | Google - Pixel 9 | Realme - 13 Pro+ |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Android | Android |
| Promised OS updates | 7 yearslead | 3 years |
Frequently asked
Which has better battery, Pixel 9 or 13 Pro+?+
13 Pro+ has 10.6% more battery — 4700 mAh vs 5200 mAh.
Which is lighter, Pixel 9 or 13 Pro+?+
13 Pro+ is 8g lighter — 198g vs 190g.
Is Pixel 9 waterproof?+
Pixel 9 has an IP68 rating.
Does 13 Pro+ support 5G?+
Yes, 13 Pro+ supports 5G.
Which has a better camera, Pixel 9 or 13 Pro+?+
13 Pro+ has a 50 MP main camera vs 50 MP.