Google Pixel 9 Pro vs Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max
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Beebom Score
72
Beebom Score
Key Specifications
| Processor | Google Tensor G4 | Apple A18 Pro | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.3", OLED, 120 Hz | 6.9", OLED, 120 Hz | ||
| Camera | 50MP+48MP+48MP/42MP | 48MP+12MP+48MP/12MP | ||
| Battery | 4700 mAh | 4685 mAh | ||
| RAM | 16 GB | 8 GB | ||
| Storage | 256 GB | 256 GB | ||
| Processor | Google Tensor G4 | Apple A18 Pro | ||
| Display | 6.3", OLED, 120 Hz | 6.9", OLED, 120 Hz | ||
| Camera | 50MP+48MP+48MP/42MP | 48MP+12MP+48MP/12MP | ||
| Battery | 4700 mAh | 4685 mAh | ||
| RAM | 16 GB | 8 GB | ||
| Storage | 256 GB | 256 GB |
Top Recommendation
| Recommended For | Design, Battery and Build Quality | Performance, Display, Battery, Multimedia, Gaming, Software and Main Camera | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Recommended For | Design, Battery and Build Quality | Performance, Display, Battery, Multimedia, Gaming, Software and Main Camera |
General
| Colors | Hazel, Obsidian, Porcelain, Rose Quartz | Desert Titanium, Natural Titanium, Black Titanium, White Titanium | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launch | August 13, 2024 | September 09, 2024 | ||
| Availability | August 22, 2024 | September 20, 2024 | ||
| Launch Price | ₹1,09,999 | ₹1,44,900 | ||
| Colors | Hazel, Obsidian, Porcelain, Rose Quartz | Desert Titanium, Natural Titanium, Black Titanium, White Titanium | ||
| Launch | August 13, 2024 | September 09, 2024 | ||
| Availability | August 22, 2024 | September 20, 2024 | ||
| Launch Price | ₹1,09,999 | ₹1,44,900 |
Display
Winner:Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max
| Type | OLED | OLED | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | ||
| Features | Dolby Vision | Dolby Vision | ||
| Size | 6.3 inches | 6.9 inches | ||
| Resolution Width | 1280 pixels | 1320 pixels | ||
| Resolution Height | 2856 pixels | 2868 pixels | ||
| Resolution Ratio | 20:9 | 19.5:9 | ||
| Pixel Per Inch | 495 ppi | 460 ppi | ||
| Display Resolution | 1.5K | QHD+ | ||
| Peak Brightness | 3000 nits | 2000 nits | ||
| Type | OLED | OLED | ||
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | ||
| Features | Dolby Vision | Dolby Vision | ||
| Size | 6.3 inches | 6.9 inches | ||
| Resolution Width | 1280 pixels | 1320 pixels | ||
| Resolution Height | 2856 pixels | 2868 pixels | ||
| Resolution Ratio | 20:9 | 19.5:9 | ||
| Pixel Per Inch | 495 ppi | 460 ppi | ||
| Display Resolution | 1.5K | QHD+ | ||
| Peak Brightness | 3000 nits | 2000 nits |
Body
Winner:Google Pixel 9 Pro
| Weight | 199 grams | 225 grams | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front | Gorilla Glass Victus 2 | Ceramic Shield | ||
| Back | Glass | Glass | ||
| Side | Aluminium Frame | Titanium Frame | ||
| Build Quality | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 | Ceramic Shield Glass | ||
| Port | USB Type-C 3.1 | USB Type-C 3.2 | ||
| IP rating | IP68 (Dust and Water Resistant) | IP68 (Dust and Water Resistant) | ||
| Speaker | Stereo Speakers | Stereo Speakers | ||
| Weight | 199 grams | 225 grams | ||
| Front | Gorilla Glass Victus 2 | Ceramic Shield | ||
| Back | Glass | Glass | ||
| Side | Aluminium Frame | Titanium Frame | ||
| Build Quality | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 | Ceramic Shield Glass | ||
| Port | USB Type-C 3.1 | USB Type-C 3.2 | ||
| IP rating | IP68 (Dust and Water Resistant) | IP68 (Dust and Water Resistant) | ||
| Speaker | Stereo Speakers | Stereo Speakers |
Processor
Winner:Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max
| Chipset Brand | Apple | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chipset Name | Tensor G4 | A18 Pro | ||
| CPU | Octa-core | Hexa-core | ||
| GPU | Mali-G715 MC7 | Apple GPU | ||
| Software Name | Android | iOS | ||
| Software Skin | Google Android | iOS | ||
| OS Updates(Years) | 7 year | 5 year | ||
| Chipset Brand | Apple | |||
| Chipset Name | Tensor G4 | A18 Pro | ||
| CPU | Octa-core | Hexa-core | ||
| GPU | Mali-G715 MC7 | Apple GPU | ||
| Software Name | Android | iOS | ||
| Software Skin | Google Android | iOS | ||
| OS Updates(Years) | 7 year | 5 year |
Main Camera
Winner:Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max
| Camera Resolution | 50 MP | 48 MP | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Camera Type | Wide-angle | Wide-angle | ||
| Camera 2 Resolution | 48 MP | 12 MP | ||
| Camera 2 Type | Telephoto | Periscope | ||
| Camera 3 Resolution | 48 MP | 48 MP | ||
| Camera 3 Type | Ultra-wide | Ultra-wide | ||
| Features | Best Take, Dual LED Flash, Panorama, Pixel Shift Auto Focus, Ultra HDR | Dual LED Dual Tone Flash, HDR (photo/panorama), Laser Auto Focus, Panorama | ||
| Stabilization | OIS | Hybrid Stabilization | ||
| Video | 10-bit HDR, gyro-EIS, OIS | 10-bit HDR, 3D (spatial) video, Dolby Vision HDR (up to 60fps), ProRes Video Recording, Stereo Sound Recording | ||
| Camera Resolution | 50 MP | 48 MP | ||
| Camera Type | Wide-angle | Wide-angle | ||
| Camera 2 Resolution | 48 MP | 12 MP | ||
| Camera 2 Type | Telephoto | Periscope | ||
| Camera 3 Resolution | 48 MP | 48 MP | ||
| Camera 3 Type | Ultra-wide | Ultra-wide | ||
| Features | Best Take, Dual LED Flash, Panorama, Pixel Shift Auto Focus, Ultra HDR | Dual LED Dual Tone Flash, HDR (photo/panorama), Laser Auto Focus, Panorama | ||
| Stabilization | OIS | Hybrid Stabilization | ||
| Video | 10-bit HDR, gyro-EIS, OIS | 10-bit HDR, 3D (spatial) video, Dolby Vision HDR (up to 60fps), ProRes Video Recording, Stereo Sound Recording |
Selfie Camera
Winner:Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max
| Front Camera Resolution | 42 MP | 12 MP | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front Camera Type | Ultra-wide | Wide-angle | ||
| Features | Auto-HDR, Face Unlock, Panorama | Face Unlock, HDR | ||
| Video | 1080p@30/60fps, 4K@30/60fps | 1080p@25/30/60fps, 4K@24/25/30/60fps, 8k@60fps, gyro-EIS | ||
| Front Camera Resolution | 42 MP | 12 MP | ||
| Front Camera Type | Ultra-wide | Wide-angle | ||
| Features | Auto-HDR, Face Unlock, Panorama | Face Unlock, HDR | ||
| Video | 1080p@30/60fps, 4K@30/60fps | 1080p@25/30/60fps, 4K@24/25/30/60fps, 8k@60fps, gyro-EIS |
Battery
Winner:Tie
| Capacity | 4700 mAh | 4685 mAh | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Battery Type | Lithium Ion | Lithium Ion | ||
| Wireless Charging | true | true | ||
| Charging Speed | 27 w | 45 w | ||
| Capacity | 4700 mAh | 4685 mAh | ||
| Battery Type | Lithium Ion | Lithium Ion | ||
| Wireless Charging | true | true | ||
| Charging Speed | 27 w | 45 w |
Memory
Winner:Google Pixel 9 Pro
| Storage | 256 GB | 256 GB | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Storage type | UFS 4.0 | NvMe | ||
| RAM | 16 GB | 8 GB | ||
| RAM type | LPDDR5X | LPDDR5X | ||
| Storage | 256 GB | 256 GB | ||
| Storage type | UFS 4.0 | NvMe | ||
| RAM | 16 GB | 8 GB | ||
| RAM type | LPDDR5X | LPDDR5X |
Network
| Sim Slot | Dual SIM (nano-SIM, eSIM, dual stand-by) | Dual SIM (nano-SIM, eSIM, dual stand-by) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Network | 5G, GSM, HSPA, LTE | 5G, CDMA, EVDO, GSM, HSPA, LTE | ||
| Sim Slot | Dual SIM (nano-SIM, eSIM, dual stand-by) | Dual SIM (nano-SIM, eSIM, dual stand-by) | ||
| Network | 5G, GSM, HSPA, LTE | 5G, CDMA, EVDO, GSM, HSPA, LTE |
Connectivity
Winner:Tie
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 7 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be | Wi-Fi 7 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.3 | ||
| Positioning | GALILEO (E1+E5a), GLONASS (G1), GPS (L1+L5), QZSS (L1+L5) | BeiDou, GALILEO, GLONASS, GPS, NavIC, QZSS | ||
| NFC | Yes | Yes | ||
| Radio | No | No | ||
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 7 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be | Wi-Fi 7 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be | ||
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.3 | ||
| Positioning | GALILEO (E1+E5a), GLONASS (G1), GPS (L1+L5), QZSS (L1+L5) | BeiDou, GALILEO, GLONASS, GPS, NavIC, QZSS | ||
| NFC | Yes | Yes | ||
| Radio | No | No |
Features
| Fingerprint Scanner | Ultrasonic (under display) | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AI Features | Add me, Best Take, Face Unblur, Magic Editor, Zoom Enhance | Apple Intelligence | ||
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, Barometer Sensor, Color Spectrum Sensor, Compass, Emergency SOS, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor | Accelerometer, Barometer Sensor, Compass, Emergency SOS, Face ID, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Touch Sensor, Ultra Wideband (UWB) Support | ||
| Fingerprint Scanner | Ultrasonic (under display) | |||
| AI Features | Add me, Best Take, Face Unblur, Magic Editor, Zoom Enhance | Apple Intelligence | ||
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, Barometer Sensor, Color Spectrum Sensor, Compass, Emergency SOS, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor | Accelerometer, Barometer Sensor, Compass, Emergency SOS, Face ID, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Touch Sensor, Ultra Wideband (UWB) Support |
