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Google Pixel 9 Pro XL vs vivo S20 Pro

Google Pixel 9 Pro XL and vivo S20 Pro are evenly matched - it comes down to what you need

Google Pixel 9 Pro XL

5.9/10

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vivo S20 Pro

5.9/10

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Best for

  • Gamingvivo S20 Pro
  • Keeping it for yearsGoogle Pixel 9 Pro XL

Head to head

  • Performance
    7.8
    8.1

    vivo S20 Pro has the faster chip: Mediatek Dimensity 9300+ against Google Tensor G4.

  • Gaming
    6.7
    8.3

    vivo S20 Pro has the stronger graphics for games.

  • 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
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  • Longevity
    8.3
    3.4

    Google Pixel 9 Pro XL should get software updates for about 4.8 more years, against about 1.1 for vivo S20 Pro.

  • Storage
    3.3
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  • Connectivity
    5.5
    5.9

    vivo S20 Pro is ahead on connectivity: bluetooth 5.4, A2DP, LE, aptX HD, LHDC 5 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
vivo S20 Pro
General
Condition
Available. Released 2024, August 22
Available. Released 2024, December 12
Model
GGX8B, GZC4K, GQ57S
V2430A
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)
Mediatek Dimensity 9300+ (4 nm)
GPU
Mali-G715 MC7
Immortalis-G720 MC12
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
1260 x 2800 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~460 ppi density)
Screen Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2
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Screen Size
6.8 in
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Camera
Front Camera
42 MP
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Number of Cameras
1
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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
Battery and power
Battery Capacity
5060 mAh
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Charging Port
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90W wired, PD Reverse wired
Charging Wattage
37 W
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Wireless Charging
No
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Memory
RAM
16 GB
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Storage
Expandable Storage
No
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Storage Capacity
128 GB
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Connectivity
2G
900 / 1800 / 1900
900 / 1800 / 1900
2G Bands
GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G
850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100
850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100
3G Bands
HSDPA 800 / 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100
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
1, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 18, 19, 26, 28, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41
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
1, 3, 5, 8, 28, 38, 40, 41, 77, 78 SA/NSA
Bluetooth
5.3, A2DP, LE, aptX HD
5.4, A2DP, LE, aptX HD, LHDC 5
GPS
GPS (L1+L5), GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS, NavIC
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Infrared Port
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Yes
NFC
Yes
Yes
Network Technology
HSPA, LTE, 5G
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
No
No
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
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Dimensions
6.8 inches, 109.7 cm 2 (~88.0% screen-to-body ratio)
6.67 inches, 107.4 cm 2 (~89.2% 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
No
No
Questions people ask

Which is better, Google Pixel 9 Pro XL or vivo S20 Pro?

Google Pixel 9 Pro XL and vivo S20 Pro are evenly matched - it comes down to what you need. Google Pixel 9 Pro XL wins on longevity and extras; vivo S20 Pro wins on performance, gaming and connectivity.

Which is faster, Google Pixel 9 Pro XL or vivo S20 Pro?

vivo S20 Pro has the faster chip: Mediatek Dimensity 9300+ against Google Tensor G4.

Which is better for gaming, Google Pixel 9 Pro XL or vivo S20 Pro?

vivo S20 Pro has the stronger graphics for games.

Which will last more years, Google Pixel 9 Pro XL or vivo S20 Pro?

Google Pixel 9 Pro XL should get software updates for about 4.8 more years, against about 1.1 for vivo S20 Pro.

Which connects better, Google Pixel 9 Pro XL or vivo S20 Pro?

vivo S20 Pro is ahead on connectivity: bluetooth 5.4, A2DP, LE, aptX HD, LHDC 5 against 5.3, A2DP, LE, aptX HD.

Which is better for keeping it for years, Google Pixel 9 Pro XL or vivo S20 Pro?

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

Which is newer, Google Pixel 9 Pro XL or vivo S20 Pro?

vivo S20 Pro is the newer of the two, released November 2024.

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.