Google Pixel 9 vs vivo T4

Google Pixel 9 and vivo T4 are evenly matched - it comes down to what you need

Google Pixel 9

5.3/10

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vivo T4

5.3/10

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Best for

Photographyvivo T4
Gamingvivo T4
Keeping it for yearsGoogle Pixel 9

Head to head

Performance
7.5
6.2
Google Pixel 9 has the faster chip: Google Tensor G4 against Qualcomm SM7635 Snapdragon 7s Gen 3.
Gaming
6.5
6.4
Battery life
1.6
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Display
5.2
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Camera
6.5
6.1
Durability
6.0
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Longevity
8.0
4.3
Google Pixel 9 should get software updates for about 4.8 more years, against about 1.5 for vivo T4.
Storage
3.3
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Connectivity
5.5
4.5
Google Pixel 9 has NFC, which vivo T4 lacks.
Size and weight
6.1
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Extras
5.6
3.7

All specifications

Google Pixel 9

vivo T4

General

Condition

Available. Released 2024, August 22

Available. Released 2025, April 29

Model

G2YBB, GUR25, G1B60

V2502

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)

Qualcomm SM7635 Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 (4 nm)

GPU

Mali-G715 MC7

Adreno 810

Processor

Google Tensor G4 (4 nm)

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Display

Brightness

2700 nits

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Display Type

OLED

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Refresh Rate

120 Hz

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Resolution

1080 x 2424 pixels

1080 x 2392 pixels (~388 ppi density)

Screen Protection

Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2

Shield Glass

Screen Size

6.3 in

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Camera

Front Camera

10.5 MP

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Number of Cameras

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Optical Image Stabilisation

Yes

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Rear Camera

Dual 50 MP

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Video Resolution

4K@24/30/60fps, 1080p@24/30/60/120/240fps; gyro-EIS, OIS, 10-bit HDR

4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps, gyro-EIS, OIS

Battery and power

Battery Capacity

4700 mAh

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Charging Port

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90W wired, 55W PPS, 44W UFCS, 50% in 33 min 7.5W reverse wired Bypass Charging

Charging Wattage

27 W

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Wireless Charging

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Memory

RAM

12 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

850 / 900 / 2100

3G Bands

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

HSDPA 800 / 850 / 900 / 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 - G2YBB

1, 3, 5, 8, 28, 38, 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 - G2YBB

1, 3, 5, 8, 28, 38, 40, 41, 77, 78 SA/NSA

Bluetooth

5.3, A2DP, LE, aptX HD

5.2, A2DP, LE, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive

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

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Dimensions

6.3 inches, 94.7 cm 2 (~86.1% screen-to-body ratio)

6.77 inches, 110.9 cm 2 (~88.8% screen-to-body ratio)

IP Rating

IP68

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Thickness

8.5 mm

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Weight

198 g

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Features

FM Radio

Questions people ask

Which is better, Google Pixel 9 or vivo T4?

Google Pixel 9 and vivo T4 are evenly matched - it comes down to what you need. Google Pixel 9 wins on performance, camera, longevity and connectivity.

Which is faster, Google Pixel 9 or vivo T4?

Google Pixel 9 has the faster chip: Google Tensor G4 against Qualcomm SM7635 Snapdragon 7s Gen 3.

Which will last more years, Google Pixel 9 or vivo T4?

Google Pixel 9 should get software updates for about 4.8 more years, against about 1.5 for vivo T4.

Which connects better, Google Pixel 9 or vivo T4?

Google Pixel 9 has NFC, which vivo T4 lacks.

Which is better for photography, Google Pixel 9 or vivo T4?

vivo T4 scores higher for photography.

Which is better for gaming, Google Pixel 9 or vivo T4?

vivo T4 scores higher for gaming.

Which is better for keeping it for years, Google Pixel 9 or vivo T4?

Google Pixel 9 scores higher for keeping it for years.

Which is newer, Google Pixel 9 or vivo T4?

vivo T4 is the newer of the two, released April 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.