Between the Pixel 9 and Xperia 10 VI, the Pixel 9 comes out ahead in antutu and refresh rate, while the Xperia 10 VI wins on weight and wired charging. Overall, the Pixel 9 scores 63.5 and the Xperia 10 VI scores 57.5 on our Mars Score.
Which should you buy?
The Pixel 9 edges ahead on the Mars Score (63.5 vs 57.5), but the 6.0-point gap is small enough that the right pick comes down to which spec advantages matter to you.
Pick the Pixel 9 if the display is what you stare at all day — refresh rate, brightness, or sharpness is where the difference will be most visible. The biggest gaps in its favor are antutu, refresh rate, ram, among others.
Pick the Xperia 10 VI 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 weight, wired charging, battery capacity, among others.
Both ship with comparable 5g support, water resistance, optical image stabilization, so those specs don't separate the two — focus on the differences below.
Bottom line: the Pixel 9 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
- ▲AnTuTu — 121.43% more. 1240000 vs 560000.
- ▲Refresh rate — 100.00% more. 120 Hz vs 60 Hz.
- ▲RAM — 50.00% more. 12 GB vs 8 GB.
- ▲Front camera — 31.25% more. 10.5 MP vs 8 MP.
- ▲Pixel density — 6.30% more. 422 ppi vs 397 ppi.
- ▲Main camera — 4.17% more. 50 MP vs 48 MP.
- ▲Screen size — 3.28% more. 6.3 " vs 6.1 ".
- ▲Promised OS updates: 7 (vs 3).
Why Sony - Xperia 10 VI wins
- ▲Weight — 34.00 g less. 164 vs 198.
- ▲Wired charging — 11.11% more. 30 W vs 27 W.
- ▲Battery capacity — 6.38% more. 5000 mAh vs 4700 mAh.
- ▲Has Headphone jack.
Spec comparison
Design
| Spec | Google - Pixel 9 | Sony - Xperia 10 VI |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 198 g | 164 glead |
| Thickness | 8.5 mm | 8.3 mmlead |
| Water resistanceⓘ | IP68 | IP68 |
| Form factor | bar | bar |
Display
| Spec | Google - Pixel 9 | Sony - Xperia 10 VI |
|---|---|---|
| Screen sizeⓘ | 6.3 "lead | 6.1 " |
| Pixel densityⓘ | 422 ppilead | 397 ppi |
| Refresh rateⓘ | 120 Hzlead | 60 Hz |
| Peak brightnessⓘ | 2700 nitslead | 800 nits |
Performance
Cameras
| Spec | Google - Pixel 9 | Sony - Xperia 10 VI |
|---|---|---|
| Main cameraⓘ | 50 MPlead | 48 MP |
| Front camera | 10.5 MPlead | 8 MP |
| Optical image stabilizationⓘ | true | true |
Battery
| Spec | Google - Pixel 9 | Sony - Xperia 10 VI |
|---|---|---|
| Battery capacity | 4700 mAh | 5000 mAhlead |
| Wired chargingⓘ | 27 W | 30 Wlead |
| Wireless chargingⓘ | 15 Wlead | 0 W |
Connectivity
| Spec | Google - Pixel 9 | Sony - Xperia 10 VI |
|---|---|---|
| 5G supportⓘ | true | true |
| Headphone jack | false | truelead |
| microSD slot | false | truelead |
Operating System
| Spec | Google - Pixel 9 | Sony - Xperia 10 VI |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Android | Android |
| Promised OS updates | 7 yearslead | 3 years |
Frequently asked
Which has better battery, Pixel 9 or Xperia 10 VI?+
Xperia 10 VI has 6.4% more battery — 4700 mAh vs 5000 mAh.
Which is lighter, Pixel 9 or Xperia 10 VI?+
Xperia 10 VI is 34g lighter — 198g vs 164g.
Is Pixel 9 waterproof?+
Pixel 9 has an IP68 rating.
Does Xperia 10 VI support 5G?+
Yes, Xperia 10 VI supports 5G.
Which has more RAM, Pixel 9 or Xperia 10 VI?+
Pixel 9 offers 12GB of RAM.
Which has a better camera, Pixel 9 or Xperia 10 VI?+
Pixel 9 has a 50 MP main camera vs 48 MP.
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