Apple iPhone 16 Plus vs Google Pixel 9 Pro XL

Apple iPhone 16 Plus front and back in  Ultramarine

71

Beebom Score

Google Pixel 9 Pro XL front back and side in Porcelain

88

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Google Pixel 9 Pro XL

₹89,999

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Key Specifications

ProcessorApple A18Google Tensor G4
Display6.7", OLED, 60 Hz6.8", OLED, 120 Hz
Camera48MP+12MP/12MP50MP+48MP+48MP/42MP
Battery4674 mAh5060 mAh
RAM8 GB16 GB
Storage128 GB256 GB

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General

ColorsBlack, White, Pink, Teal, UltramarinePorcelain, Rose Quartz, Hazel, Obsidian
LaunchSeptember 09, 2024August 13, 2024
AvailabilitySeptember 20, 2024August 22, 2024
Launch Price₹89,900₹1,24,999

Display

Winner:Google Pixel 9 Pro XL

TypeOLEDOLED
Refresh Rate60 Hz120 Hz
FeaturesDolby VisionDolby Vision
Size6.7 inches6.8 inches
Resolution Width1290 pixels1344 pixels
Resolution Height2796 pixels2992 pixels
Resolution Ratio19.5:920:9
Pixel Per Inch460 ppi486 ppi
Display ResolutionFHD+QHD+
Peak Brightness2000 nits3000 nits

Body

Winner:Google Pixel 9 Pro XL

Weight199 grams221 grams
FrontCeramic ShieldGorilla Glass Victus 2
BackGlassGlass
SideAluminium FrameAluminium Frame
Build QualityGorilla GlassCorning Gorilla Glass Victus 2
PortUSB Type-C 2.0USB Type-C 3.2
IP ratingIP68 (Dust and Water Resistant)IP68 (Dust and Water Resistant)
SpeakerStereo SpeakersStereo Speakers

Processor

Winner:Apple iPhone 16 Plus

Chipset BrandAppleGoogle
Chipset NameA18Tensor G4
CPUHexa-coreOcta-core
GPUApple GPU (5-core graphics)Mali-G715 MC7
Software NameiOSAndroid
Software SkiniOSGoogle Android
OS Updates(Years)5 year7 year

Main Camera

Winner:Google Pixel 9 Pro XL

Camera Resolution48 MP50 MP
Camera TypeWide-angleWide-angle
Camera 2 Resolution12 MP48 MP
Camera 2 TypeUltra-wideTelephoto
FeaturesDual LED Dual Tone Flash, HDR (photo/panorama), Laser Auto Focus, PanoramaBest Take, Dual LED Dual Tone Flash, Panorama, PDAF, Pixel Shift Auto Focus, Ultra HDR
StabilizationOISHybrid Stabilization
VideoDolby Vision HDR (up to 60fps), HDR, Stereo Sound Recording10-bit HDR, gyro-EIS, OIS
Camera 3 Resolution48 MP
Camera 3 TypeUltra-wide

Selfie Camera

Winner:Google Pixel 9 Pro XL

Front Camera Resolution12 MP42 MP
Front Camera TypeWideUltrawide
FeaturesFixed Focus, HDRAuto-HDR, Face Unlock, Panorama
Video1080p@25/30/60/120fps, 3D (spatial) Audio, 4K@24/25/30/60fps, Dolby Vision HDR, gyro-EIS, HDR, Stereo Sound Recording1080p@30/60fps, 4K@30/60fps, gyro-EIS

Battery

Winner:Google Pixel 9 Pro XL

Capacity4674 mAh5060 mAh
Battery TypeLithium IonLithium Ion
Wireless Chargingtruetrue
Charging Speed45 w37 w

Memory

Winner:Google Pixel 9 Pro XL

Storage128 GB256 GB
Storage typeNvMeUFS 4.0
RAM8 GB16 GB
RAM typeLPDDR5LPDDR5X

Network

Sim SlotDual SIM (nano-SIM, eSIM, dual stand-by)Dual SIM (nano-SIM, eSIM, dual stand-by)
Network5G, CDMA, EVDO, GSM, HSPA, LTE5G, GSM, HSPA, LTE

Connectivity

Winner:Tie

WLANWi-Fi 7 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/beWi-Fi 7 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be
Bluetooth5.35.3
PositioningBeiDou, GALILEO, GLONASS, GPS, QZSSBeidou, Galileo, GLONASS, GPS, NavIC, QZSS
NFCYesYes
RadioNoNo

Features

AI FeaturesApple IntelligenceAI weather summaries, Gemini Live, Pixel Screenshots, Pixel Studio
SensorsAccelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, Barometer Sensor, Compass, Emergency SOS, Face ID, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Touch Sensor, Ultra Wideband (UWB) SupportAccelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, Barometer Sensor, Gyroscope, Magnetometer Sensor, Proximity Sensor
Fingerprint ScannerUltrasonic (under display)