Pixel 9 vs Xperia 1 IV

Phone 1

Phone 2

Winner

Google Pixel 9

Lifespan decides this one: the Pixel 9 is supported until Aug 2031 at $7.23 per month of safe use, while the Xperia 1 IV is already past its support window. On a which-lasts-longer question, that's not a tie — it's the whole answer.

Value Score: Pixel 9 72 · Xperia 1 IV 40 — methodology

The lifespan decider

When specs are close, support length decides it — this is what each phone costs per month of safe use.

Google Pixel 9 $449

Safe to buy$7.23/mo

2024◆ Buy-by Aug 20292031

Sony Xperia 1 IV $600

Avoid buyingsupport ended

2022◆ Buy-by May 20232025

Category by category

Display

Pixel 9 80Xperia 1 IV 70

The Pixel 9's screen is the better one — 6.3-inch actua oled, 60–120hz, up to 2700 nits peak.

Performance

Pixel 9 76Xperia 1 IV 65

The Pixel 9's Google Tensor G4 is simply the faster chip.

Camera

Pixel 9 67Xperia 1 IV 64

Camera systems are comparable on paper — pick by sample photos.

Battery

Pixel 9 74Xperia 1 IV 80

5,000mAh vs 4,700mAh — the Xperia 1 IV lasts longer between charges.

Software longevity

Pixel 9 74Xperia 1 IV 0

The Pixel 9 is supported until Aug 2031 — 75 months longer than the Xperia 1 IV.

Value

Pixel 9 72Xperia 1 IV 40

Overall value goes to the Pixel 9 at $7.23 per month of safe use.

Full spec table

Spec	Pixel 9	Xperia 1 IV
Price (street)	$449	$600
Display	6.3-inch Actua OLED, 60–120Hz, up to 2700 nits peak	6.5-inch OLED 4K, 1644x3840, 120Hz
Chipset	Google Tensor G4	Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1
RAM	12GB	12GB
Storage	128GB/256GB	256GB/512GB
Battery	4,700 mAh	5,000 mAh
Charging	27W wired, 15W wireless (Qi)	30W wired, 15W wireless
Rear cameras	50MP main, 48MP ultra-wide	12MP main, 12MP ultra-wide, 12MP telephoto
Dimensions	152.8 × 72.0 × 8.5 mm	165 × 71 × 8.2 mm
Weight	198 g	187 g
Water resistance	IP68	IP68
Supported until	Aug 2031	May 2025

Pixel 9 full verdict →Xperia 1 IV full verdict →Longevity master board →

Scores and verdicts are computed from our verified database — see exactly how. Specs from manufacturer documentation; prices reflect major US retailers.