Google Pixel 9 vs HMD Skyline
Which one should you buy?
Who leads where?
- PerformanceGoogle Pixel 9
- CameraHMD Skyline
- Battery and ChargingGoogle Pixel 9
- DesignGoogle Pixel 9
Wins are counted from the official values in the table below; the BUY / CONSIDER / WAIT call comes from each product's own decision box. We do not predict prices.
The differences in short
Processor: Google Pixel 9 Google Tensor G4, HMD Skyline Snapdragon 7s Gen 2. Screen Size: Google Pixel 9 6.3", HMD Skyline 6.55". HMD Skyline leads on Main Camera: 108 MP against 50 MP. Google Pixel 9 leads on Battery: 4700 mAh against 4600 mAh.
Which one for what you do?
Gaming
Google Pixel 9
73% – 57%
Photo / Video
Google Pixel 9
63% – 51%
Battery Life
Google Pixel 9
63% – 45%
Daily Use
Google Pixel 9
81% – 65%
The percentages are Kacbu Match scores: computed from official specifications for that use, with no price in them.
 GoogleGoogle Pixel 9No reviews yet |  HMDHMD SkylineNo reviews yet | |
|---|---|---|
| Key Differences | ||
| Processor | Google Tensor G4 | Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 |
| Screen Size | 6.3" | 6.55" |
| Main Camera | 50 MP | 108 MP |
| Battery | 4700 mAh | 4600 mAh |
| Fast Charging | No data | 33 W |
| Display | ||
| Size | 6.3" | 6.55" |
| Panel | OLED | P-OLED |
| Resolution | 1080x2424 | 1080x2400 |
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz |
| Peak Brightness | 2700 nit | 1000 nit |
| Performance | ||
| Chipset | Google Tensor G4 | Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 |
| Graphics Processor | No data | Adreno 710 |
| RAM | 12 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Manufacturing Technology | No data | 4 nm |
| Camera | ||
| Main Camera | 50 MP | 108 MP |
| Main Aperture | f/1.68 | f/1.8 |
| Ultra Wide | 48 MP | No data |
| Telephoto | No data | 2x |
| Telephoto Resolution | No data | 50 MP |
| Front Camera | 10.5 MP | 50 MP |
| Battery and Charging | ||
| Capacity | 4700 mAh | 4600 mAh |
| Wired Charging | No data | 33 W |
| Wireless Charging | No data | 15 W |
| Wireless Charging Support | Yes | Yes (Qi2 Magnetic) |
| Design | ||
| Weight | 198 g | 209.5 g |
| Thickness | 8.5 mm | 8.9 mm |
| Frame | Aluminum | Aluminum |
| Back Surface | Gorilla Glass Victus 2 | Glass |
| Connectivity | ||
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| SIM | Nano SIM + eSIM | Dual SIM |
| Satellite Connectivity | Yes | No data |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | No data |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.3 |
| NFC | Yes | No data |
| Durability and security | ||
| IP Certification | IP68 | IP54 |
| Biometrics | Fingerprint Sensor | Side Fingerprint Sensor |
| Software | ||
| Operating System | Android | Android |
| Version | Android 14 | Android 14 (Upgradable to 15) |
| Update Promise | No data | 2 major OS updates |
| Multimedia and ports | ||
| Speaker | Stereo | No data |
| USB | USB Type-C | USB Type-C 2.0 |
Google Pixel 9 leads on 6 of 9 compared specs.
This table is based on manufacturers official specifications. Winning on paper does not always mean a difference in everyday use.