Google Pixel 9 vs Apple iPhone 16e

Google Pixel 9 Obsidian Front Back and Side

72

Beebom Score

Google Pixel 9

₹57,200

Lowest price in last 3 months

Apple iPhone 16e front and back in black

65

Beebom Score

Key Specifications

ProcessorGoogle Tensor G4Apple A18
Display6.3", OLED, 120 Hz6.1", OLED, 60 Hz
Camera50MP+48MP/10.5MP48MP/12MP
Battery4700 mAh4005 mAh
RAM12 GB8 GB
Storage256 GB128 GB

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General

ColorsPorcelain, Wintergreen, Peony, ObsidianBlack, White
LaunchAugust 13, 2024February 19, 2025
AvailabilityAugust 22, 2024February 28, 2025
Launch Price₹79,999₹59,900

Display

Winner:Google Pixel 9

TypeOLEDOLED
Refresh Rate120 Hz60 Hz
FeaturesHDR10+HDR10+
Size6.3 inches6.1 inches
Resolution Width1080 pixels1170 pixels
Resolution Height2424 pixels2532 pixels
Resolution Ratio20:919.5:9
Pixel Per Inch422 ppi460 ppi
Display ResolutionFHDFHD+
Peak Brightness2700 nits1200 nits

Body

Winner:Google Pixel 9

Weight198 grams167 grams
FrontGorilla Glass Victus 2Ceramic Shield
BackGlassGlass
SideAluminium FrameAluminium Frame
Build QualityCorning Gorilla Glass Victus 2Apple Ceramic Shield
PortUSB Type-C 3.2USB Type-C 2.0
IP ratingIP68 (Dust and Water Resistant)IP68 (Dust and Water Resistant)
SpeakerStereo SpeakersStereo Speakers

Processor

Winner:Apple iPhone 16e

Chipset BrandGoogleApple
Chipset NameTensor G4A18
CPUOcta-coreHexa-core
GPUMali-G715 MP7Apple GPU (4-core graphics)
Software NameAndroidiOS
Software SkinGoogle AndroidiOS
OS Updates(Years)7 year(s)5 year(s)

Main Camera

Winner:Google Pixel 9

Camera Resolution50 MP48 MP
Camera TypeWide-angleWide-angle
Camera 2 Resolution48 MP
Camera 2 TypeUltra-wide
FeaturesBest Take, Dual LED Flash, HDR, Panorama, Pixel Shift Auto Focus3D (spatial) Audio, Dual-LED Dual Tone Flash, HDR, Panorama
StabilizationOISOIS
Video10-bit HDR, gyro-EIS, OISDolby Vision HDR, OIS, Stereo Sound Recording

Selfie Camera

Winner:Apple iPhone 16e

Front Camera Resolution10.5 MP12 MP
Front Camera TypeUltrawide
FeaturesAuto-HDR, Panorama3D (spatial) Audio, Dolby Vision HDR, HDR, Stereo Sound Recording
Video1080p@30/60fps, gyro-EIS1080p@25/30/60/120fps, 4K@24/25/30/60fps, HDR

Battery

Winner:Google Pixel 9

Capacity4700 mAh4005 mAh
Battery TypeLithium IonLithium Ion
Wireless Chargingtruetrue
Charging Speed27 W20 W

Memory

Winner:Google Pixel 9

Storage256 GB128 GB
Storage typeUFS 3.1NvMe
RAM12 GB8 GB
RAM typeLPDDR5XLPDDR5X

Network

Sim SlotDual SIM (nano-SIM, eSIM, dual stand-by)Dual SIM (nano-SIM, eSIM, dual stand-by)
Network5G, EDGE, GSM, HSDPA, HSPA+, LTE, UMTS5G, GSM, HSPA, LTE

Connectivity

Winner:Google Pixel 9

WLANWi-Fi 7 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/beWi-Fi 6 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax
Bluetooth5.35.3
PositioningBeidou, GALILEO, GLONASS, GPS, NavIC, QZSSBDS, GALILEO, GLONASS, GPS, NavIC, QZSS
NFCSupportedSupported
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Features

Fingerprint ScannerUltrasonic (under display)
AI FeaturesAdd Me, Best Take, Face Unblur, Magic Editor, Portrait LightApple Intelligence
SensorsAccelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, Barometer Sensor, Compass, Emergency SOS, Gyroscope, Proximity SensorAccelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, Barometer Sensor, Compass, Emergency SOS, Face ID, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Satellite Messaging