Google Pixel 9 vs Apple iPhone 16 Plus
72
Beebom Score
69
Beebom Score
Key Specifications
| Processor | Google Tensor G4 | Apple A18 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.3", OLED, 120Hz | 6.7", OLED, 60Hz | ||
| Camera | 50MP+48MP/10.5MP (Front) | 48MP+12MP/12MP (Front) | ||
| Battery | 4700mAh, 27W | 4674mAh, 45W | ||
| RAM | 12GB | 8GB | ||
| Storage | 256GB | 128GB | ||
| Processor | Google Tensor G4 | Apple A18 | ||
| Display | 6.3", OLED, 120Hz | 6.7", OLED, 60Hz | ||
| Camera | 50MP+48MP/10.5MP (Front) | 48MP+12MP/12MP (Front) | ||
| Battery | 4700mAh, 27W | 4674mAh, 45W | ||
| RAM | 12GB | 8GB | ||
| Storage | 256GB | 128GB |
Top Recommendation
| Recommended For | Performance, Display, Battery, Gaming, Software, Design and Build Quality | Multimedia and Main Camera | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Recommended For | Performance, Display, Battery, Gaming, Software, Design and Build Quality | Multimedia and Main Camera |
General
| Colors | Porcelain, Wintergreen, Peony, Obsidian | Black, White, Pink, Teal, Ultramarine | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launch | August 13, 2024 | September 09, 2024 | ||
| Availability | August 22, 2024 | September 20, 2024 | ||
| Launch Price | ₹79,999 | ₹89,900 | ||
| Colors | Porcelain, Wintergreen, Peony, Obsidian | Black, White, Pink, Teal, Ultramarine | ||
| Launch | August 13, 2024 | September 09, 2024 | ||
| Availability | August 22, 2024 | September 20, 2024 | ||
| Launch Price | ₹79,999 | ₹89,900 |
Display
Winner:Google Pixel 9
| Type | OLED | OLED | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 60 Hz | ||
| Features | HDR10+ | Dolby Vision | ||
| Size | 6.3 inches | 6.7 inches | ||
| Resolution Width | 1080 pixels | 1290 pixels | ||
| Resolution Height | 2424 pixels | 2796 pixels | ||
| Resolution Ratio | 20:9 | 19.5:9 | ||
| Pixel Per Inch | 422 ppi | 460 ppi | ||
| Display Resolution | FHD | FHD+ | ||
| Peak Brightness | 2700 nits | 2000 nits | ||
| Type | OLED | OLED | ||
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 60 Hz | ||
| Features | HDR10+ | Dolby Vision | ||
| Size | 6.3 inches | 6.7 inches | ||
| Resolution Width | 1080 pixels | 1290 pixels | ||
| Resolution Height | 2424 pixels | 2796 pixels | ||
| Resolution Ratio | 20:9 | 19.5:9 | ||
| Pixel Per Inch | 422 ppi | 460 ppi | ||
| Display Resolution | FHD | FHD+ | ||
| Peak Brightness | 2700 nits | 2000 nits |
Body
Winner:Google Pixel 9
| Weight | 198 grams | 199 grams | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front | Gorilla Glass Victus 2 | Ceramic Shield | ||
| Back | Glass | Glass | ||
| Side | Aluminium Frame | Aluminium Frame | ||
| Build Quality | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 | Ceramic Shield Glass | ||
| Port | USB Type-C 3.2 | USB Type-C 2.0 | ||
| IP rating | IP68 (Dust and Water Resistant) | IP68 (Dust and Water Resistant) | ||
| Speaker | Stereo Speakers | Stereo Speakers | ||
| Weight | 198 grams | 199 grams | ||
| Front | Gorilla Glass Victus 2 | Ceramic Shield | ||
| Back | Glass | Glass | ||
| Side | Aluminium Frame | Aluminium Frame | ||
| Build Quality | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 | Ceramic Shield Glass | ||
| Port | USB Type-C 3.2 | USB Type-C 2.0 | ||
| IP rating | IP68 (Dust and Water Resistant) | IP68 (Dust and Water Resistant) | ||
| Speaker | Stereo Speakers | Stereo Speakers |
Processor
Winner:Apple iPhone 16 Plus
| Chipset Brand | Apple | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chipset Name | Tensor G4 | A18 | ||
| CPU | Octa-core | Hexa-core | ||
| GPU | Mali-G715 MP7 | Apple GPU (5-core graphics) | ||
| Software Name | Android | iOS | ||
| Software Skin | Google Android | iOS | ||
| OS Updates(Years) | 7 year(s) | 6 year(s) | ||
| Chipset Brand | Apple | |||
| Chipset Name | Tensor G4 | A18 | ||
| CPU | Octa-core | Hexa-core | ||
| GPU | Mali-G715 MP7 | Apple GPU (5-core graphics) | ||
| Software Name | Android | iOS | ||
| Software Skin | Google Android | iOS | ||
| OS Updates(Years) | 7 year(s) | 6 year(s) |
Main Camera
Winner:Apple iPhone 16 Plus
| Camera Resolution | 50 MP | 48 MP | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Camera Type | Wide-angle | Wide-angle | ||
| Camera 2 Resolution | 48 MP | 12 MP | ||
| Camera 2 Type | Ultra-wide | Ultra-wide | ||
| Features | Best Take, Dual LED Flash, HDR, Panorama, Pixel Shift Auto Focus | Dual LED Dual Tone Flash, HDR (photo/panorama), Laser Auto Focus, Panorama | ||
| Stabilization | OIS | OIS | ||
| Video | 10-bit HDR, gyro-EIS, OIS | Dolby Vision HDR (up to 60fps), HDR, 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 | Ultra-wide | Ultra-wide | ||
| Features | Best Take, Dual LED Flash, HDR, Panorama, Pixel Shift Auto Focus | Dual LED Dual Tone Flash, HDR (photo/panorama), Laser Auto Focus, Panorama | ||
| Stabilization | OIS | OIS | ||
| Video | 10-bit HDR, gyro-EIS, OIS | Dolby Vision HDR (up to 60fps), HDR, Stereo Sound Recording |
Selfie Camera
Winner:Apple iPhone 16 Plus
| Front Camera Resolution | 10.5 MP | 12 MP | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front Camera Type | Ultrawide | Wide | ||
| Features | Auto-HDR, Panorama | Fixed Focus, HDR | ||
| Video | 1080p@30/60fps, gyro-EIS | 1080p@25/30/60/120fps, 3D (spatial) Audio, 4K@24/25/30/60fps, Dolby Vision HDR, gyro-EIS, HDR, Stereo Sound Recording | ||
| Front Camera Resolution | 10.5 MP | 12 MP | ||
| Front Camera Type | Ultrawide | Wide | ||
| Features | Auto-HDR, Panorama | Fixed Focus, HDR | ||
| Video | 1080p@30/60fps, gyro-EIS | 1080p@25/30/60/120fps, 3D (spatial) Audio, 4K@24/25/30/60fps, Dolby Vision HDR, gyro-EIS, HDR, Stereo Sound Recording |
Battery
Winner:Google Pixel 9
| Capacity | 4700 mAh | 4674 mAh | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Battery Type | Lithium Ion | Lithium Ion | ||
| Wireless Charging | true | true | ||
| Charging Speed | 27 W | 45 W | ||
| Capacity | 4700 mAh | 4674 mAh | ||
| Battery Type | Lithium Ion | Lithium Ion | ||
| Wireless Charging | true | true | ||
| Charging Speed | 27 W | 45 W |
Memory
Winner:Google Pixel 9
| Storage | 256 GB | 128 GB | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Storage type | UFS 3.1 | NvMe | ||
| RAM | 12 GB | 8 GB | ||
| RAM type | LPDDR5X | LPDDR5X | ||
| Storage | 256 GB | 128 GB | ||
| Storage type | UFS 3.1 | NvMe | ||
| RAM | 12 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, EDGE, GSM, HSDPA, HSPA+, LTE, UMTS | 5G, DC-HSDPA, EDGE, GSM, HSPA+, LTE FDD, TDD, UMTS | ||
| Sim Slot | Dual SIM (nano-SIM, eSIM, dual stand-by) | Dual SIM (nano-SIM, eSIM, dual stand-by) | ||
| Network | 5G, EDGE, GSM, HSDPA, HSPA+, LTE, UMTS | 5G, DC-HSDPA, EDGE, GSM, HSPA+, LTE FDD, TDD, UMTS |
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 | Beidou, GALILEO, GLONASS, GPS, NavIC, QZSS | BeiDou, GALILEO, GLONASS, GPS, QZSS | ||
| NFC | Supported | Supported | ||
| Radio | - | - | ||
| 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 | Beidou, GALILEO, GLONASS, GPS, NavIC, QZSS | BeiDou, GALILEO, GLONASS, GPS, QZSS | ||
| NFC | Supported | Supported | ||
| Radio | - | - |
Features
| Fingerprint Scanner | Ultrasonic (under display) | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AI Features | Add Me, Best Take, Face Unblur, Magic Editor, Portrait Light | Apple Intelligence | ||
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, Barometer Sensor, Compass, Emergency SOS, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor | Accelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, 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, Portrait Light | Apple Intelligence | ||
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, Barometer Sensor, Compass, Emergency SOS, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor | Accelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, Barometer Sensor, Compass, Emergency SOS, Face ID, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Touch Sensor, Ultra Wideband (UWB) Support |
