Pixel 9 vs 13 Ultra

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 13 Ultra runs out in Apr 2028 ($29.55/month). On a which-lasts-longer question, that's not a tie — it's the whole answer.

Value Score: Pixel 9 72 · 13 Ultra 62 — 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

Xiaomi 13 Ultra $650

Buy with care$29.55/mo

2023◆ Buy-by Apr 20262028

Category by category

Display

Pixel 9 8013 Ultra 90

The 13 Ultra's screen is the better one — 6.73-inch ltpo amoled, 3200 x 1440, 120hz.

Performance

Pixel 9 7613 Ultra 85

The 13 Ultra's Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 is simply the faster chip.

Camera

Pixel 9 6713 Ultra 91

The 13 Ultra has the stronger camera system (4 real rear lenses vs 2).

Battery

Pixel 9 7413 Ultra 80

5,000mAh vs 4,700mAh — the 13 Ultra lasts longer between charges.

Software longevity

Pixel 9 7413 Ultra 26

The Pixel 9 is supported until Aug 2031 — 40 months longer than the 13 Ultra.

Value

Pixel 9 7213 Ultra 62

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

Full spec table

Spec	Pixel 9	13 Ultra
Price (street)	$449	$650
Display	6.3-inch Actua OLED, 60–120Hz, up to 2700 nits peak	6.73-inch LTPO AMOLED, 3200 x 1440, 120Hz
Chipset	Google Tensor G4	Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2
RAM	12GB	12GB/16GB
Storage	128GB/256GB	256GB/512GB/1TB
Battery	4,700 mAh	5,000 mAh
Charging	27W wired, 15W wireless (Qi)	90W wired, 50W wireless
Rear cameras	50MP main, 48MP ultra-wide	50MP main, 50MP ultra-wide, 50MP telephoto 3.2x, 50MP periscope telephoto 5x
Dimensions	152.8 × 72.0 × 8.5 mm	163.2 × 74.6 × 9.1 mm
Weight	198 g	227 g
Water resistance	IP68	IP68
Supported until	Aug 2031	Apr 2028

Pixel 9 full verdict →13 Ultra 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.