Google Pixel 9 Pro vs Vivo V70
Verdict
Google Pixel 9 Pro and Vivo V70 tie on the OH Rank at a score of 67. Google Pixel 9 Pro wins on Performance and Screen; Vivo V70 wins on Battery. Vivo V70 is 2.3mm wider than Google Pixel 9 Pro. Vivo V70 is the more recent release, from Feb 26, 2026.
Score Breakdown
Performance /15
Battery /15
Screen /15
IP Protection /15
Main Camera /15
Selfie /5
Video /5
SD Memory /5
Software /5
Desktop Replacement /5
TOTAL
67
67
Google Pixel 9 Pro
72mm (2.83in) · Sep 9, 2024 · Rank #121
7+7+15+12+12+5+4+0+5+0 = 67
* TOP MidrangerMidrange
EDITORIAL: Google's competition with iPhone Pro is a proper midranger: the processor, memory, benchmarks, battery show that Google doesn't think it is a battle they can win. The screen and cameras are almost flagship grade, close to iPhone Pro level and the rest of the best (Vivo, Oppo, Xiaomi, Huawei).
PROs
compact and premium build, excellent >2200nits bright 490ppi LTPO OLED screen with HDR10+, IP68 protection, (almost) flagship grade 50MP 24MM OIS main + 48MP 110mm OIS telephoto + 48MP 12mm ultrawide (all with PDAF) back camera setup, excellent 42MP 18mm PDAF selfie, clean and stock Android interface with tons of AI features, a promise of 7 years of OS updates, fast USB-C 3.2 port
CONs
midrange grade Google Tensor G4 chip with (non-flagship) UFS 3.1 memory, only 24hr endurance from a 4700mAh small Lithium battery with slow 90min 27W (12W wireless) charging, inconsistent video recording, no expandable memory or desktop replacement functionality from the company that makes Android,
Vivo V70
74.3mm (2.93in) · Feb 26, 2026 · Rank #113
5+11+13+12+12+5+4+0+5+0 = 67
* TOP Software* TOP MidrangerMidrange
EDITORIAL: Like clockwork, Vivo took 6 months to bring a V60 update but this time the improvements are massive. V70 is almost 3mm narrower (!) and comes with a metal frame, same big battery, higher res screen and much faster memory. Processor and cameras are the same. Vivo is again positioning the V series at the top of the midrange world with a true and tried formula (great battery life + bright screen + reliable imaging).
PROs
narrower and better built with a more premium feel, fast UFS 4.1 memory, >30hr endurance from a 6500mAh Si/C Lithium battery with sub-60min 90W charging, >1900nits bright 450ppi AMOLED screen with HDR10+ certification, IP69 protection, very good 50MP 23mm OIS PDAF main + 50MP 85mm OIS PDAF periscope telephoto + an okay 8MP 15mm ultrawide setup, excellent 50MP 21mm AF selfie, Zeiss tech on all cameras, up to 4 years of updates of mature OriginOS
CONs
good SD 7 Gen 4 performance may not not be enough after 2 or 3 years of AI feature updates, no wireless charging, non-LTPO screen tech, no AF on a 8MP ultrawide, no expandable memory or Video out on a slow USB-C 2.0 port
Both phones here were scored by me, using the same ten categories, with no ads, sponsorships, or manufacturer relationships — this comparison is as objective and honest as it gets.
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