Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold vs Google Pixel 9 Pro Xl: SAR comparison
The Google Pixel 9 Pro Xl lists the lower head sar, cellular only (us): 0.92 W/kg vs 1.16 W/kg for the Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold (21% lower). Reported SAR values in W/kg; lower is shaded green and higher red within each row, for comparison only.
Side-by-side SAR values
| Measurement | Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold | Google Pixel 9 Pro Xl |
|---|---|---|
| Head SAR, cellular only (US) | 1.16 W/kg | 0.92 W/kg |
| Body SAR, cellular only (US) | 1.13 W/kg | 0.99 W/kg |
| Head SAR, Wi-Fi + cellular (US) | 1.59 W/kg | 1.59 W/kg |
| Body SAR, Wi-Fi + cellular (US) | 1.59 W/kg | 1.59 W/kg |
| Hotspot SAR, cellular only (US) | 1.13 W/kg | 0.84 W/kg |
| Hotspot SAR, Wi-Fi + cellular (US) | 1.59 W/kg | 1.59 W/kg |
| Display: Type | Foldable LTPO OLED, 120Hz, HDR10+, 1600 nits (HBM), 2700 nits (peak) | LTPO* OLED, 120Hz, HDR10+, 2000 nits (HBM), 3000 nits (peak) |
| Display: Size | 8.0 inches, 207.4 cm2 (~89.0% screen-to-body ratio) | 6.8 inches, 109.7 cm2 (~88.0% screen-to-body ratio) |
| Display: Resolution | 2076 x 2152 pixels, 1:1 ratio (~373 ppi density) | 1344 x 2992 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~486 ppi density) |
| Display: Protection | — | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 |
| Hardware: Operating System | Android 14, up to 7 major Android upgrades | Android 14, up to 7 major Android upgrades |
| Hardware: Chipset | Google Tensor G4 (4 nm) | Google Tensor G4 (4 nm) |
| Hardware: CPU | Octa-core (1x3.1 GHz Cortex-X4 & 3x2.6 GHz Cortex-A720 & 4x1.92 GHz Cortex-A520) | Octa-core (1x3.1 GHz Cortex-X4 & 3x2.6 GHz Cortex-A720 & 4x1.92 GHz Cortex-A520) |
| Hardware: GPU | Mali-G715 MC7 | Mali-G715 MC7 |
| Battery: Type | 4650 mAh, non-removable | Li-Ion 5060 mAh, non-removable |
| Battery: Charging | 21W wired 7.5W wireless | 37W wired, PD3.0, PPS, 70% in 30 min (advertised) 23W wireless (w/ Pixel Stand) 12W wireless (w/ Qi compatible charger) Reverse wireless |
| Design: Type | Bar | Bar |
| Design: Dimensions | Unfolded: 155.2 x 150.2 x 5.1 mmFolded: 155.2 x 77.1 x 10.5 mm | 162.8 x 76.6 x 8.5 mm (6.41 x 3.02 x 0.33 in) |
| Design: Weight | 257 g (9.07 oz) | 221 g (7.80 oz) |
| Design: Colors | Obsidian, Porcelain | Porcelain, Rose Quartz, Hazel, Obsidian |
Colors make differences within the same measurement easy to see. They do not label a phone safe or unsafe. US values use 1 g of tissue and the 1.6 W/kg limit; EU values use 10 g and 2 W/kg, so don't mix them. What SAR tells you.
Questions and answers
Which has lower head SAR, the Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold or the Google Pixel 9 Pro Xl?
The Google Pixel 9 Pro Xl lists the lower head sar, cellular only (us): 0.92 W/kg vs 1.16 W/kg for the Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold (21% lower). Values are reported maximums from FCC filings as listed in the RF Safe dataset, in W/kg averaged over 1 gram of tissue.
Which has lower body SAR, the Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold or the Google Pixel 9 Pro Xl?
The Google Pixel 9 Pro Xl lists the lower body sar, cellular only (us): 0.99 W/kg vs 1.13 W/kg for the Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold (12% lower). Values are reported maximums from FCC filings as listed in the RF Safe dataset, in W/kg averaged over 1 gram of tissue.
Which has lower hotspot SAR (Wi-Fi + cellular), the Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold or the Google Pixel 9 Pro Xl?
Both list the same hotspot sar, wi-fi + cellular (us): 1.59 W/kg. Values are reported maximums from FCC filings as listed in the RF Safe dataset, in W/kg averaged over 1 gram of tissue.
What is the highest reported SAR value for each phone?
Across the six US measurements, the Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold's highest listed value is 1.59 W/kg and the Google Pixel 9 Pro Xl's is 1.59 W/kg. The FCC limit for the head and body is 1.6 W/kg averaged over 1 gram. Wi-Fi + cellular values are simultaneous-transmission sums and are evaluated differently, so read each row on its own.
Does a lower SAR mean a phone is safer?
No. SAR is a lab compliance measurement taken at maximum power. Everyday exposure depends on signal strength, distance from the body and which radios are active. Use SAR to compare phones, not as a health score.
Where do these numbers come from?
From the RF Safe SAR dataset, compiled from FCC equipment authorization filings (FCC ID A4RGGH2X and A4RGZC4K). Nothing on this page is estimated.
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