Apple iPhone 12 vs Google Pixel 9

36
Beebom Score

76
Beebom Score
Key Specifications
| Processor | Apple A14 Bionic | Google Tensor G4 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.1", OLED, 60Hz | 6.3", OLED, 120Hz | ||
| Camera | 12MP+12MP/12MP (Front) | 50MP+48MP/10.5MP (Front) | ||
| Battery | 2815mAh, 18W | 4700mAh, 27W | ||
| RAM | 4GB | 12GB | ||
| Storage | 64GB | 256GB | ||
| Processor | Apple A14 Bionic | Google Tensor G4 | ||
| Display | 6.1", OLED, 60Hz | 6.3", OLED, 120Hz | ||
| Camera | 12MP+12MP/12MP (Front) | 50MP+48MP/10.5MP (Front) | ||
| Battery | 2815mAh, 18W | 4700mAh, 27W | ||
| RAM | 4GB | 12GB | ||
| Storage | 64GB | 256GB | 
Top Recommendation
| Recommended For | Not Recommended | Overall Best Pick | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Recommended For | Not Recommended | Overall Best Pick | 
General
| Colors | Black, White, Red, Green, Blue, Purple | Porcelain, Wintergreen, Peony, Obsidian | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launch | October 13, 2020 | August 13, 2024 | ||
| Availability | October 23, 2020 | August 22, 2024 | ||
| Launch Price | ₹79,900 | ₹79,999 | ||
| Colors | Black, White, Red, Green, Blue, Purple | Porcelain, Wintergreen, Peony, Obsidian | ||
| Launch | October 13, 2020 | August 13, 2024 | ||
| Availability | October 23, 2020 | August 22, 2024 | ||
| Launch Price | ₹79,900 | ₹79,999 | 
Display
Winner:Google Pixel 9
| Type | OLED | OLED | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Refresh Rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | ||
| Features | Dolby Vision | HDR10+ | ||
| Size | 6.1 inches | 6.3 inches | ||
| Resolution Width | 1170 pixels | 1080 pixels | ||
| Resolution Height | 2532 pixels | 2424 pixels | ||
| Resolution Ratio | 19.5:9 | 20:9 | ||
| Pixel Per Inch | 460 ppi | 422 ppi | ||
| Display Resolution | FHD+ | FHD | ||
| Peak Brightness | 1200 nits | 2700 nits | ||
| Type | OLED | OLED | ||
| Refresh Rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | ||
| Features | Dolby Vision | HDR10+ | ||
| Size | 6.1 inches | 6.3 inches | ||
| Resolution Width | 1170 pixels | 1080 pixels | ||
| Resolution Height | 2532 pixels | 2424 pixels | ||
| Resolution Ratio | 19.5:9 | 20:9 | ||
| Pixel Per Inch | 460 ppi | 422 ppi | ||
| Display Resolution | FHD+ | FHD | ||
| Peak Brightness | 1200 nits | 2700 nits | 
Body
Winner:Google Pixel 9
| Weight | 164 grams | 198 grams | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front | Ceramic Shield | Gorilla Glass Victus 2 | ||
| Back | Glass | Glass | ||
| Side | Aluminium Frame | Aluminium Frame | ||
| Build Quality | Ceramic Shield Glass | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 | ||
| Port | Lightning USB 2.0 | USB Type-C 3.2 | ||
| IP rating | IP68 (Dust and Water Resistant) | IP68 (Dust and Water Resistant) | ||
| Speaker | Stereo Speakers | Stereo Speakers | ||
| Weight | 164 grams | 198 grams | ||
| Front | Ceramic Shield | Gorilla Glass Victus 2 | ||
| Back | Glass | Glass | ||
| Side | Aluminium Frame | Aluminium Frame | ||
| Build Quality | Ceramic Shield Glass | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 | ||
| Port | Lightning USB 2.0 | USB Type-C 3.2 | ||
| IP rating | IP68 (Dust and Water Resistant) | IP68 (Dust and Water Resistant) | ||
| Speaker | Stereo Speakers | Stereo Speakers | 
Processor
Winner:Google Pixel 9
| Chipset Brand | Apple | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chipset Name | A14 Bionic | Tensor G4 | ||
| CPU | Hexa-core | Octa-core | ||
| GPU | Apple GPU (4-core graphics) | Mali-G715 MP7 | ||
| Software Name | iOS | Android | ||
| Software Skin | iOS | Google Android | ||
| OS Updates(Years) | 5 year(s) | 7 year(s) | ||
| Chipset Brand | Apple | |||
| Chipset Name | A14 Bionic | Tensor G4 | ||
| CPU | Hexa-core | Octa-core | ||
| GPU | Apple GPU (4-core graphics) | Mali-G715 MP7 | ||
| Software Name | iOS | Android | ||
| Software Skin | iOS | Google Android | ||
| OS Updates(Years) | 5 year(s) | 7 year(s) | 
Main Camera
Winner:Google Pixel 9
| Camera Resolution | 12 MP | 50 MP | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Camera Type | Wide-angle | Wide-angle | ||
| Camera 2 Resolution | 12 MP | 48 MP | ||
| Camera 2 Type | Ultra-wide | Ultra-wide | ||
| Features | Auto Focus, Continuous Shooting, Dual LED Dual Tone Flash, Face Detection, HDR (photo/panorama), Night Mode, OIS, Panorama | Best Take, Dual LED Flash, HDR, Panorama, Pixel Shift Auto Focus | ||
| Stabilization | OIS | OIS | ||
| Video | Dolby Vision HDR (up to 30fps), HDR, Stereo Sound Recording | 10-bit HDR, gyro-EIS, OIS | ||
| Camera Resolution | 12 MP | 50 MP | ||
| Camera Type | Wide-angle | Wide-angle | ||
| Camera 2 Resolution | 12 MP | 48 MP | ||
| Camera 2 Type | Ultra-wide | Ultra-wide | ||
| Features | Auto Focus, Continuous Shooting, Dual LED Dual Tone Flash, Face Detection, HDR (photo/panorama), Night Mode, OIS, Panorama | Best Take, Dual LED Flash, HDR, Panorama, Pixel Shift Auto Focus | ||
| Stabilization | OIS | OIS | ||
| Video | Dolby Vision HDR (up to 30fps), HDR, Stereo Sound Recording | 10-bit HDR, gyro-EIS, OIS | 
Selfie Camera
Winner:Google Pixel 9
| Front Camera Resolution | 12 MP | 10.5 MP | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Features | Auto-HDR, Panorama | |||
| Video | 1080p@30/60/120fps, 4K@24/30/60fps, gyro-EIS | 1080p@30/60fps, gyro-EIS | ||
| Front Camera Type | Ultrawide | |||
| Front Camera Resolution | 12 MP | 10.5 MP | ||
| Features | Auto-HDR, Panorama | |||
| Video | 1080p@30/60/120fps, 4K@24/30/60fps, gyro-EIS | 1080p@30/60fps, gyro-EIS | ||
| Front Camera Type | Ultrawide | 
Battery
Winner:Google Pixel 9
| Capacity | 2815 mAh | 4700 mAh | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Battery Type | Lithium Ion | Lithium Ion | ||
| Wireless Charging | true | true | ||
| Charging Speed | 18 W | 27 W | ||
| Capacity | 2815 mAh | 4700 mAh | ||
| Battery Type | Lithium Ion | Lithium Ion | ||
| Wireless Charging | true | true | ||
| Charging Speed | 18 W | 27 W | 
Memory
Winner:Google Pixel 9
| Storage | 64 GB | 256 GB | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Storage type | NvMe | UFS 3.1 | ||
| RAM | 4 GB | 12 GB | ||
| RAM type | LPDDR4 | LPDDR5X | ||
| Storage | 64 GB | 256 GB | ||
| Storage type | NvMe | UFS 3.1 | ||
| RAM | 4 GB | 12 GB | ||
| RAM type | LPDDR4 | LPDDR5X | 
Network
| Sim Slot | Dual SIM (nano-SIM, dual stand-by) | Dual SIM (nano-SIM, eSIM, dual stand-by) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Network | 5G, CDMA, EVDO, GSM, HSPA, LTE | 5G, EDGE, GSM, HSDPA, HSPA+, LTE, UMTS | ||
| Sim Slot | Dual SIM (nano-SIM, dual stand-by) | Dual SIM (nano-SIM, eSIM, dual stand-by) | ||
| Network | 5G, CDMA, EVDO, GSM, HSPA, LTE | 5G, EDGE, GSM, HSDPA, HSPA+, LTE, UMTS | 
Connectivity
Winner:Google Pixel 9
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 6 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax | Wi-Fi 7 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Positioning | GALILEO, GLONASS, GPS, QZSS | Beidou, GALILEO, GLONASS, GPS, NavIC, QZSS | ||
| NFC | Supported | Supported | ||
| Radio | - | - | ||
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | |||
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 6 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax | Wi-Fi 7 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be | ||
| Positioning | GALILEO, GLONASS, GPS, QZSS | Beidou, GALILEO, GLONASS, GPS, NavIC, QZSS | ||
| NFC | Supported | Supported | ||
| Radio | - | - | ||
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 
Features
| AI Features | Add Me, Best Take, Face Unblur, Magic Editor, Portrait Light | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Barometer Sensor, Compass, Face ID, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Ultra Wideband (UWB) Support | Accelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, Barometer Sensor, Compass, Emergency SOS, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor | ||
| Fingerprint Scanner | Ultrasonic (under display) | |||
| AI Features | Add Me, Best Take, Face Unblur, Magic Editor, Portrait Light | |||
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Barometer Sensor, Compass, Face ID, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Ultra Wideband (UWB) Support | Accelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, Barometer Sensor, Compass, Emergency SOS, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor | ||
| Fingerprint Scanner | Ultrasonic (under display) | 








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