Between the Pixel 9 and X200 Pro, the Pixel 9 comes out ahead in weight and promised os updates, while the X200 Pro wins on wired charging and front camera. Overall, the Pixel 9 scores 63.5 and the X200 Pro scores 74 on our Mars Score.
Which should you buy?
The X200 Pro is the clear pick on raw spec strength, leading by 10.5 points on the Mars Score. The margin is wide enough that the underdog only makes sense if its individual strengths line up with what you specifically need.
Pick the Pixel 9 if you carry the device everywhere and weight or thickness has been the deciding factor before. The biggest gaps in its favor are weight, promised os updates.
Pick the X200 Pro if you photograph or shoot video regularly and want the better imaging pipeline of the two. Its strongest claims are wired charging, front camera, antutu, among others.
Both ship with comparable main camera, refresh rate, 5g support, so those specs don't separate the two — focus on the differences below.
Bottom line: the X200 Pro is the safer default. The other model is the right choice only when its specific advantages line up with your priorities.
Why Google - Pixel 9 wins
- ▲Weight — 25.00 g less. 198 vs 223.
- ▲Promised OS updates: 7 (vs 4).
Why Vivo - X200 Pro wins
- ▲Wired charging — 233.33% more. 90 W vs 27 W.
- ▲Front camera — 204.76% more. 32 MP vs 10.5 MP.
- ▲AnTuTu — 120.97% more. 2740000 vs 1240000.
- ▲Wireless charging — 100.00% more. 30 W vs 15 W.
- ▲RAM — 33.33% more. 16 GB vs 12 GB.
- ▲Battery capacity — 27.66% more. 6000 mAh vs 4700 mAh.
- ▲Screen size — 7.62% more. 6.78 " vs 6.3 ".
- ▲Pixel density — 7.11% more. 452 ppi vs 422 ppi.
Spec comparison
Design
| Spec | Google - Pixel 9 | Vivo - X200 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 198 glead | 223 g |
| Thickness | 8.5 mm | 8.5 mm |
| Water resistanceⓘ | IP68 | IP69lead |
| Form factor | bar | bar |
Display
| Spec | Google - Pixel 9 | Vivo - X200 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 - X200 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Main cameraⓘ | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Front camera | 10.5 MP | 32 MPlead |
| Optical image stabilizationⓘ | true | true |
Battery
| Spec | Google - Pixel 9 | Vivo - X200 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Battery capacity | 4700 mAh | 6000 mAhlead |
| Wired chargingⓘ | 27 W | 90 Wlead |
| Wireless chargingⓘ | 15 W | 30 Wlead |
Connectivity
| Spec | Google - Pixel 9 | Vivo - X200 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| 5G supportⓘ | true | true |
| Headphone jack | false | false |
| microSD slot | false | false |
Operating System
| Spec | Google - Pixel 9 | Vivo - X200 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Android | Android |
| Promised OS updates | 7 yearslead | 4 years |
Frequently asked
Which has better battery, Pixel 9 or X200 Pro?+
X200 Pro has 27.7% more battery — 4700 mAh vs 6000 mAh.
Which is lighter, Pixel 9 or X200 Pro?+
Pixel 9 is 25g lighter — 198g vs 223g.
Is Pixel 9 waterproof?+
Pixel 9 has an IP68 rating.
Does X200 Pro support 5G?+
Yes, X200 Pro supports 5G.
Which has more RAM, Pixel 9 or X200 Pro?+
X200 Pro offers 16GB of RAM.
Which has a better camera, Pixel 9 or X200 Pro?+
X200 Pro has a 50 MP main camera vs 50 MP.
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