Apple iPhone 16 Pro vs Google Pixel 9 Pro XL

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Apple iPhone 16 Pro

₹1,12,900

Lowest price in last 3 months

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Google Pixel 9 Pro XL

₹1,14,999

Lowest price in last 3 months

Key Specifications

ProcessorApple A18 ProGoogle Tensor G4
Display6.3", AMOLED, 120 Hz6.8", OLED, 120 Hz
Camera48MP+12MP+48MP/12MP50MP+48MP+48MP/42MP
Battery3582 mAh5060 mAh
RAM8 GB16 GB
Storage128 GB256 GB

Top Recommendation

Recommended ForPerformance, Display and MultimediaDesign, Battery, Gaming, Software, Build Quality and Main Camera

General

ColorsDesert Titanium, Black Titanium, Natural Titanium, White TitaniumHazel, Obsidian, Porcelain, Rose Quartz
LaunchSeptember 09, 2024August 13, 2024
AvailabilitySeptember 20, 2024August 22, 2024
Launch Price₹1,19,900₹1,24,999

Display

Winner:Apple iPhone 16 Pro

TypeAMOLEDOLED
Refresh Rate120 Hz120 Hz
FeaturesDolby VisionDolby Vision
Size6.3 inches6.8 inches
Resolution Width1206 pixels1344 pixels
Resolution Height2622 pixels2992 pixels
Resolution Ratio19.5:920:9
Pixel Per Inch458 ppi486 ppi
Display Resolution1.5KQHD+
Peak Brightness2000 nits3000 nits

Body

Winner:Google Pixel 9 Pro XL

Weight199 grams221 grams
FrontCeramic ShieldGorilla Glass Victus 2
BackGlassGlass
SideTitanium Frame (grade 5)Aluminium Frame
Build QualityCeramic Shield GlassCorning Gorilla Glass Victus 2
PortUSB Type-C 3.2USB Type-C 3.2
IP ratingIP68 (Dust and Water Resistant)IP68 (Dust and Water Resistant)
SpeakerStereo SpeakersStereo Speakers

Processor

Winner:Apple iPhone 16 Pro

Chipset BrandAppleGoogle
Chipset NameA18 ProTensor G4
CPUHexa-coreOcta-core
GPUApple GPU (6-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 TypePeriscopeTelephoto
Camera 3 Resolution48 MP48 MP
Camera 3 TypeUltra-wideUltra-wide
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
StabilizationGimbal StabilizationHybrid Stabilization
Video10-bit HDR, 3D (spatial) video/audio, Dolby Vision HDR (up to 60fps), ProRes Video Recording, Stereo Sound Recording10-bit HDR, gyro-EIS, OIS

Selfie Camera

Winner:Google Pixel 9 Pro XL

Front Camera Resolution12 MP42 MP
Features3D (spatial) Audio, Dolby Vision HDR, Fixed 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
Front Camera TypeUltrawide

Battery

Winner:Google Pixel 9 Pro XL

Capacity3582 mAh5060 mAh
Battery TypeLithium PolymerLithium 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 typeLPDDR5XLPDDR5X

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:Apple iPhone 16 Pro

WLANWi-Fi 6 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/axWi-Fi 7 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be
Bluetooth5.45.3
PositioningBDS, GALILEO, GLONASS, GPS, QZSSGALILEO (E1+E5a), GLONASS (G1), GPS (L1+L5), QZSS (L1+L5)
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, Compass, Emergency SOS, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor
Fingerprint ScannerUltrasonic (under display)