Google Pixel 9 Pro XL vs Huawei nova 15

Google Pixel 9 Pro XL and Huawei nova 15 are evenly matched - it comes down to what you need

Google Pixel 9 Pro XL

5.9/10

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Huawei nova 15

5.9/10

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Best for

GamingHuawei nova 15
Keeping it for yearsGoogle Pixel 9 Pro XL

Head to head

Performance
7.8
6.8
Google Pixel 9 Pro XL has the faster chip: Google Tensor G4 against Kirin 8020.
Gaming
6.7
6.8
Battery life
2.1
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Display
6.9
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Camera
7.8
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Durability
6.0
3.9
Google Pixel 9 Pro XL is better protected: IP68 against no stated rating.
Longevity
8.3
5.6
Google Pixel 9 Pro XL should get software updates for about 4.8 more years, against about 2.2 for Huawei nova 15.
Storage
3.3
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Connectivity
5.5
6.6
Huawei nova 15 is ahead on connectivity: bluetooth 6.0, A2DP, LE, L2HC (320-960 kbps HD audio) against 5.3, A2DP, LE, aptX HD.
Size and weight
1.4
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Extras
5.6
3.7

All specifications

Google Pixel 9 Pro XL

Huawei nova 15

General

Condition

Available. Released 2024, August 22

Available. Released 2025, December 22

Model

GGX8B, GZC4K, GQ57S

PSN-AL00

Operating System

Android 14, upgradable to Android 16, up to 7 major OS updates

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Release Year

2024

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Performance

CPU

Octa-core (1x3.1 GHz Cortex-X4 & 3x2.6 GHz Cortex-A720 & 4x1.92 GHz Cortex-A520)

Kirin 8020

GPU

Mali-G715 MC7

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Processor

Google Tensor G4 (4 nm)

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Display

Brightness

3000 nits

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Display Type

LTPO OLED

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Refresh Rate

120 Hz

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Resolution

1344 x 2992 pixels

1084 x 2412 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~395 ppi density)

Screen Protection

Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2

Aluminosilicate glass

Screen Size

6.8 in

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Camera

Front Camera

42 MP

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Number of Cameras

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Optical Image Stabilisation

Yes

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Rear Camera

Triple 50 MP

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Video Resolution

8K@30fps (via cloud-based upscaling), 4K@24/30/60fps, 1080p@24/30/60/120/240fps; gyro-EIS, OIS, 10-bit HDR

4K, 1080p, gyro-EIS, HDR Vivid

Battery and power

Battery Capacity

5060 mAh

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Charging Port

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100W wired, SCP, UFCS, PD, PPS, QC 5W reverse wired

Charging Wattage

37 W

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Wireless Charging

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Memory

RAM

16 GB

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Storage

Expandable Storage

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Storage Capacity

128 GB

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Connectivity

900 / 1800 / 1900

2G Bands

GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900

850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100

3G Bands

HSDPA 800 / 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100

4G Bands

1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 38, 40, 41, 48, 66, 71 - GGX8B

LTE

5G Bands

1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 14, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 38, 40, 41, 48, 66, 70, 71, 77, 78, 258, 260, 261 SA/NSA/Sub6/mmWave - GGX8B

SA/NSA

Bluetooth

5.3, A2DP, LE, aptX HD

6.0, A2DP, LE, L2HC (320-960 kbps HD audio)

GPS

GPS (L1+L5), GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS, NavIC

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Infrared Port

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Yes

NFC

Yes

Network Technology

HSPA, LTE, 5G

SIM Type

Nano-SIM + eSIM

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Wi-Fi

Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e/7, tri-band

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Sound

Loudspeaker

Yes, with stereo speakers

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Ports

Headphone Jack

USB Type

USB Type-C 3.2

USB Type-C 2.0, OTG

Build and size

Build

Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus 2), glass back (Gorilla Glass Victus 2), aluminum frame

Glass front, plastic frame, aluminum back

Dimensions

6.8 inches, 109.7 cm 2 (~88.0% screen-to-body ratio)

6.7 inches, 108.3 cm 2 (~88.6% screen-to-body ratio)

IP Rating

IP68

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Thickness

8.5 mm

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Weight

221 g

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Features

FM Radio

Questions people ask

Which is better, Google Pixel 9 Pro XL or Huawei nova 15?

Google Pixel 9 Pro XL and Huawei nova 15 are evenly matched - it comes down to what you need. Google Pixel 9 Pro XL wins on performance, durability, longevity and extras; Huawei nova 15 wins on connectivity.

Which is faster, Google Pixel 9 Pro XL or Huawei nova 15?

Google Pixel 9 Pro XL has the faster chip: Google Tensor G4 against Kirin 8020.

Which is tougher, Google Pixel 9 Pro XL or Huawei nova 15?

Google Pixel 9 Pro XL is better protected: IP68 against no stated rating.

Which will last more years, Google Pixel 9 Pro XL or Huawei nova 15?

Google Pixel 9 Pro XL should get software updates for about 4.8 more years, against about 2.2 for Huawei nova 15.

Which connects better, Google Pixel 9 Pro XL or Huawei nova 15?

Huawei nova 15 is ahead on connectivity: bluetooth 6.0, A2DP, LE, L2HC (320-960 kbps HD audio) against 5.3, A2DP, LE, aptX HD.

Which is better for gaming, Google Pixel 9 Pro XL or Huawei nova 15?

Huawei nova 15 scores higher for gaming.

Which is better for keeping it for years, Google Pixel 9 Pro XL or Huawei nova 15?

Google Pixel 9 Pro XL scores higher for keeping it for years.

Which is newer, Google Pixel 9 Pro XL or Huawei nova 15?

Huawei nova 15 is the newer of the two, released December 2025.

Scores are out of 10 against products released in the last two years, worked out from published specs. Prices are averages of what three or more sellers quoted.