Pixel 9 vs 400
It depends
Too close to call outright
These two are within 4 points overall — it genuinely depends on price on the day. The Pixel 9 edges both longevity and performance, so prefer it when prices are close.
Value Score: Pixel 9 72 · 400 76 — methodology
The lifespan decider
When specs are close, support length decides it — this is what each phone costs per month of safe use.
Category by category
Both displays are effectively the same class.
The Pixel 9's Google Tensor G4 is simply the faster chip.
The 400 has the stronger camera system — same lens count, higher-grade sensors.
5,300mAh vs 4,700mAh — the 400 lasts longer between charges.
The Pixel 9 is supported until Aug 2031 — 3 months longer than the 400.
Overall value goes to the 400 at $5.92 per month of safe use.
Full spec table
| Spec | Pixel 9 | 400 |
|---|---|---|
| Price (street) | $449 | $350 |
| Display | 6.3-inch Actua OLED, 60–120Hz, up to 2700 nits peak | 6.55-inch AMOLED, 1.5K, 120Hz, 5000 nits peak |
| Chipset | Google Tensor G4 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 (4nm) |
| RAM | 12GB | 8GB/12GB |
| Storage | 128GB/256GB | 256GB/512GB |
| Battery | 4,700 mAh | 5,300 mAh |
| Charging | 27W wired, 15W wireless (Qi) | 66W wired (5300mAh EU model), 5W reverse wired |
| Rear cameras | 50MP main, 48MP ultra-wide | 200MP main, 12MP ultra-wide |
| Dimensions | 152.8 × 72.0 × 8.5 mm | 156.5 × 74.6 × 7.3 mm |
| Weight | 198 g | 184 g |
| Water resistance | IP68 | IP65/IP66 (market dependent) |
| Supported until | Aug 2031 | May 2031 |
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