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Google Pixel 9 Pro XL vs Sony Xperia 1 VII

Which one to pick? Scores by criterion, checked new prices and the Picksly verdict.

Same Picksly score for both (53/100). New price not checked for at least one of them.

Which to pick by profile and use

By profile

  • Budget: Google Pixel 9 Pro XL (66 vs 52).
  • Smart: Google Pixel 9 Pro XL (62 vs 52).
  • Premium: Sony Xperia 1 VII (56), the only one of the two scored.

By use

  • Taking photos and videos: Google Pixel 9 Pro XL (79), the only one of the two scored.
  • Lasting a long time between charges: Sony Xperia 1 VII (24 vs 17).
  • Gaming and demanding apps: Sony Xperia 1 VII (82 vs 23).
  • Keeping lots of photos, videos and apps: Google Pixel 9 Pro XL (90 vs 33).

Scores out of 100. A gap under 3 points counts as a tie.

Picksly scores

CriterionGoogle Pixel 9 Pro XLSony Xperia 1 VII
Overall score53/10053/100
Performance23/100≈ 82/100
Camera79/100not measured
Display91/100not measured
Battery17/100≈ 24/100
Working memory (RAM)90/10060/100
Storage90/10033/100
Fast charging19/10012/100
Brightness54/100not measured
Updates90/10025/100
New price checked$840
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How these scores are calculated

Google Pixel 9 Pro XL sheet → Sony Xperia 1 VII sheet →

And if neither?

OnePlus 15R has a higher Smart score than Google Pixel 9 Pro XL (77 vs 62) for a lower new price ($699 vs $840).

OnePlus 15R sheet →