Google Pixel 9 Pro Alternatives
The Google Pixel 9 Pro is one of our top smartphones picks of 2026 ($999.00 · 4.5/5), but it is not the right buy for everyone. Below are the closest comparables in the same category, ranked by how strong a case they make against the Google Pixel 9 Pro for typical buyers.
OnePlus 13
At $899.99 the OnePlus 13 costs $99.01 less than the Google Pixel 9 Pro while still scoring 4.6/5 in our research synthesis. Worth a serious look if you do not need every premium feature on the Google Pixel 9 Pro.
Apple iPhone 16
At $799.00 the Apple iPhone 16 costs $200.00 less than the Google Pixel 9 Pro while still scoring 4.6/5 in our research synthesis. Worth a serious look if you do not need every premium feature on the Google Pixel 9 Pro.
Nothing Phone 2a Plus
At $399.00 the Nothing Phone 2a Plus costs $600.00 less than the Google Pixel 9 Pro while still scoring 4.3/5 in our research synthesis. Worth a serious look if you do not need every premium feature on the Google Pixel 9 Pro.
Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max
The Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max sits $199.68 above the Google Pixel 9 Pro at $1198.68 and earns a 4.9/5 rating. Justifiable only if its specific strengths line up with your use case — see the spec breakdown on its review page.
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra sits $296.86 above the Google Pixel 9 Pro at $1295.86 and earns a 4.8/5 rating. Justifiable only if its specific strengths line up with your use case — see the spec breakdown on its review page.
Xiaomi 14 Ultra
The Xiaomi 14 Ultra sits $500.00 above the Google Pixel 9 Pro at $1499.00 and earns a 4.5/5 rating. Justifiable only if its specific strengths line up with your use case — see the spec breakdown on its review page.
ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro
The ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro sits $200.99 above the Google Pixel 9 Pro at $1199.99 and earns a 4.5/5 rating. Justifiable only if its specific strengths line up with your use case — see the spec breakdown on its review page.
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