Pixel 9 vs 15T Pro
It depends
Too close to call outright
These two are within 3 points overall, so it depends on you: keep phones for years → Pixel 9 (supported until Aug 2031); want maximum speed → 15T Pro (MediaTek Dimensity 9400+).
Value Score: Pixel 9 72 · 15T Pro 69 — 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
The Pixel 9's screen is the better one — 6.3-inch actua oled, 60–120hz, up to 2700 nits peak.
The 15T Pro's MediaTek Dimensity 9400+ is simply the faster chip.
The 15T Pro has the stronger camera system (3 real rear lenses vs 2).
5,500mAh vs 4,700mAh — the 15T Pro lasts longer between charges.
The Pixel 9 is supported until Aug 2031 — 11 months longer than the 15T Pro.
Pound for pound, these two are equally good deals.
Full spec table
| Spec | Pixel 9 | 15T Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Price (street) | $449 | $650 |
| Display | 6.3-inch Actua OLED, 60–120Hz, up to 2700 nits peak | 6.83-inch AMOLED, 2772x1280, 144Hz |
| Chipset | Google Tensor G4 | MediaTek Dimensity 9400+ |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB |
| Storage | 128GB/256GB | 256GB/512GB/1TB |
| Battery | 4,700 mAh | 5,500 mAh |
| Charging | 27W wired, 15W wireless (Qi) | 90W wired, 50W wireless |
| Rear cameras | 50MP main, 48MP ultra-wide | 50MP main, 50MP telephoto 5x periscope, 12MP ultra-wide |
| Dimensions | 152.8 × 72.0 × 8.5 mm | 162.7 × 77.9 × 8.0 mm |
| Weight | 198 g | 210 g |
| Water resistance | IP68 | IP68 |
| Supported until | Aug 2031 | Sep 2030 |
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