Google Pixel 9 vs Apple iPhone 17

Google Pixel 9 Obsidian Front Back and Side

75

Beebom Score

Google Pixel 9

₹62,999

Was ₹37,999 4 day(s) ago

Apple iphone 17 Mist Blue Front and Back

85

Beebom Score

Apple iPhone 17

₹82,900

Lowest price since launch

Key Specifications

ProcessorGoogle Tensor G4Apple A19
Display6.3", OLED, 120Hz6.3", OLED, 120Hz
Camera50MP+48MP/10.5MP (Front)48MP+48MP/18MP (Front)
Battery4700mAh, 27W3692mAh, 40W
RAM12GB8GB
Storage256GB256GB

Top Recommendation

Recommended ForBattery and Build QualityPerformance, Display, Multimedia, Gaming, Software, Design and Main Camera

General

ColorsPorcelain, Wintergreen, Peony, ObsidianBlack, White, Mist Blue, Sage, Lavender
LaunchAugust 13, 2024September 09, 2025
AvailabilityAugust 22, 2024September 19, 2025
Launch Price₹79,999₹82,900

Display

Winner:Apple iPhone 17

TypeOLEDOLED
Refresh Rate120 Hz120 Hz
FeaturesHDR10+Dolby Vision
Size6.3 inches6.3 inches
Resolution Width1080 pixels1206 pixels
Resolution Height2424 pixels2622 pixels
Resolution Ratio20:919.5:9
Pixel Per Inch422 ppi460 ppi
Display ResolutionFHD1.5K
Peak Brightness2700 nits3000 nits

Body

Winner:Apple iPhone 17

Weight198 grams177 grams
FrontGorilla Glass Victus 2Ceramic Shield 2
BackGlassColour-infused Glass
SideAluminium FrameAluminium Frame
Build QualityCorning Gorilla Glass Victus 2Ceramic Shield 2
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 17

Chipset BrandGoogleApple
Chipset NameTensor G4A19
CPUOcta-coreHexa-core
GPUMali-G715 MP7Apple GPU (5-core graphics)
Software NameAndroidiOS
Software SkinGoogle AndroidiOS
OS Updates(Years)7 year(s)7 year(s)

Main Camera

Winner:Apple iPhone 17

Camera Resolution50 MP48 MP
Camera TypeWide-angleWide-angle
Camera 2 Resolution48 MP48 MP
Camera 2 TypeUltra-wideUltra-wide
FeaturesBest Take, Dual LED Flash, HDR, Panorama, Pixel Shift Auto FocusCinematic Mode, Digital Zoom, Dual LED Dual Tone Flash, HDR, Night Mode, Optical Zoom, Panorama, Portrait Mode, Slow Motion, Time-Lapse
StabilizationOISSensor Shift OIS
Video10-bit HDR, gyro-EIS, OIS3D (spatial) video, Cinematic Mode, Dolby Vision HDR (up to 60fps), HDR, Slow Motion, Stereo Sound Recording

Selfie Camera

Winner:Apple iPhone 17

Front Camera Resolution10.5 MP18 MP
Front Camera TypeUltrawideUltrawide
FeaturesAuto-HDR, Panorama3D (spatial) Audio, Auto Focus, Cinematic mode, Cinematic mode (4k@30fps), Deep Fusion, Digital Zoom, Dolby Vision HDR, Night mode, SL 3D (depth/biometrics sensor), Stereo Sound Recording, Time-lapse
Video1080p@30/60fps, gyro-EIS1080p@25/30/60/120fps, 4K@24/25/30/60fps, Cinematic Mode (4k@30fps), Cinematic Video Stabilisation, gyro-EIS, Stereo Sound Recording, Time Lapse

Battery

Winner:Google Pixel 9

Capacity4700 mAh3692 mAh
Battery TypeLithium IonLithium Ion
Wireless Chargingtruetrue
Charging Speed27 W40 W

Memory

Winner:Google Pixel 9

Storage256 GB256 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)
Network5G, EDGE, GSM, HSDPA, HSPA+, LTE, UMTS5G, DC-HSDPA, EDGE, GSM, HSPA+, LTE FDD, TDD, UMTS

Connectivity

Winner:Google Pixel 9

WLANWi-Fi 7 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/beWi-Fi 7 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be
Bluetooth5.36
PositioningBeidou, GALILEO, GLONASS, GPS, NavIC, QZSSBeidou, 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, Barometer, Emergency SOS, Face ID, Proximity Sensor, Ultra Wideband (UWB) Support