Google Pixel 9 / Apple iPhone 15 Pro

Google Pixel 9: Pixel 9 (GUR25 global model, G2YBB US, G1B60 Japan); 12 GB RAM with 128 or 256 GB; Obsidian, Porcelain, Wintergreen and Peony. The Pixel 9 Pro, Pixel 9 Pro XL and Pixel 9a are separate models.

Apple iPhone 15 Pro: 6.1-inch iPhone 15 Pro (A2848, A2849 and regional models); 128 GB, 256 GB, 512 GB and 1 TB; Black, White, Blue and Natural Titanium. The 6.7-inch iPhone 15 Pro Max is a separate model with a different telephoto and battery.

Specification	Google Pixel 9	Apple iPhone 15 Pro
Release year	2024	2023
Display	160 mm (6.3-inch) Actua OLED; 1080 × 2424 at 422 ppi; Smooth Display (60–120 Hz); 20:9 According to Google it reaches up to 1,800 nits in HDR and up to 2,700 nits peak, with contrast above 2,000,000:1. Smooth Display varies the refresh rate between 60 and 120 Hz with the content. Google	6.1-inch Super Retina XDR OLED; 2556 × 1179 pixels, 460 ppi; Dynamic Island On OLED each pixel emits its own light, so blacks turn fully off; typical contrast is listed as 2,000,000:1. Apple
Glass and build	Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 front and back; polished back with satin metal frame; IP68 IP68 is a dust and water resistance rating; Google notes it is not permanent and that liquid damage is not covered by the warranty. Google	—
Chip	Google Tensor G4; Titan M2 security coprocessor Google	—
Memory and storage	12 GB RAM; 128 GB or 256 GB There is no memory card slot; storage options may vary by region. Google	—
Rear cameras	50 MP wide (Octa PD, ƒ/1.68, 82°, 1/1.31-inch sensor, optical + electronic stabilisation) and 48 MP ultrawide (Quad PD, autofocus, ƒ/1.7, 123°, 1/2.55-inch); Super Res Zoom up to 8x There is no telephoto camera; Google lists optical-quality zoom at 0.5x, 1x and 2x. The ultrawide camera also handles Macro Focus; a laser autofocus (LDAF) sensor is fitted. Google	—
Front camera and video	10.5 MP front camera (autofocus, ƒ/2.2, 95°); rear 4K at 24/30/60 fps, front 4K at 30/60 fps; 10-bit HDR video; slow motion up to 240 fps Video offers optical stabilisation, fused stabilisation, Cinematic Pan and Audio Magic Eraser; digital video zoom goes up to 7x. Google	—
Battery and charging	Typical 4,700 mAh (minimum 4,558 mAh); 24+ hours; up to 27 W wired, about 55% in roughly 30 minutes; 15 W wireless with Pixel Stand, 12 W with Qi EPP; Battery Share Google measures 27 W and 55% in 30 minutes with its separately sold 45 W charger; the box contains only a 1 m USB-C cable (USB 2.0). Battery Share lets the back of the phone wirelessly charge other Qi devices. Google	Up to 23 hours video playback, 20 hours streamed; about 50% in 30 minutes with a 20 W adapter; MagSafe and Qi2 15 W, Qi 7.5 W No adapter is included. Qi2 is a wireless charging standard with magnetic alignment like MagSafe. Apple
Operating system and updates	Launched with Android 14; seven years of OS, security and Pixel Drop updates The seven years count from when the device first went on sale on the US Google Store. Google	—
Connectivity	5G sub-6 GHz (the US model adds mmWave); Wi-Fi 7 (2.4/5/6 GHz); Bluetooth 5.3; NFC; dual-band GNSS The Indian model has Wi-Fi 6 (2.4 + 5 GHz). Dual-band GNSS receives two frequencies from positioning satellites for more accurate location in cities. Google	5G (sub-6 GHz and mmWave), Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 5.3, second-generation Ultra Wideband, Thread, NFC mmWave support varies by region. Thread is for low-power networking with smart home devices. Apple
SIM, port and audio	Single nano SIM + eSIM; USB Type-C 3.2; stereo speakers, three microphones There is no 3.5 mm headphone jack; unlocking uses fingerprint and face recognition. Google	—
Size and weight	152.8 × 72.0 × 8.5 mm; 198 g Google	146.6 × 70.6 × 8.25 mm; 187 g Apple
Refresh rate	—	ProMotion adaptive up to 120 Hz; Always-On display The panel rises to 120 Hz when scrolling and gaming and drops its rate for static content to save power, which lets the lock screen stay on. Apple
Brightness	—	1000 nits typical, 1600 nits HDR peak, 2000 nits outdoor peak The outdoor figure is used only briefly in strong sunlight; normal use sits around 1000 nits. Apple
Processor	—	A17 Pro; 6-core CPU (2 performance, 4 efficiency), 6-core GPU, 16-core Neural Engine Apple
Storage	—	128 GB, 256 GB, 512 GB or 1 TB Apple
Main camera	—	48 MP, 24 mm, ƒ/1.78; second-generation sensor-shift OIS; 24 MP and 48 MP photos Sensor-shift stabilisation moves the sensor rather than the lens to counter hand shake; the default capture is 24 MP. Apple
Telephoto and ultra wide	—	12 MP 3× telephoto (77 mm, ƒ/2.8, OIS); 12 MP ultra wide (13 mm, ƒ/2.2, 120°); 2× (48 mm) option from the main sensor The 2× image is taken from the centre of the 48 MP sensor; the 15× digital zoom is not optical. Apple
Video	—	4K at 24/25/30/60 fps; Dolby Vision HDR up to 4K 60 fps; ProRes 4K 60 fps (with external recording); Log video; spatial video at 1080p 30 fps ProRes 4K at 60 fps requires recording to external storage over USB-C. Log records a flat profile for colour grading. Apple
USB-C	—	USB 3 up to 10 Gb/s; DisplayPort video out up to 4K HDR (with a compatible adapter) 10 Gb/s needs a USB 3 cable; the 1 m cable in the box is a charge cable and does not guarantee that speed. Apple
Location	—	Dual-frequency GPS (GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS, BeiDou, NavIC); digital compass Receiving satellite signals on two frequencies helps reduce position drift between tall buildings. Apple
SIM	—	Dual eSIM on US models (no physical SIM); SIM tray plus eSIM on models for other markets Apple
Action button	—	Assignable to Silent mode, Focus, Camera, Flashlight, Voice Memo, Translate, Magnifier, Shortcut or Accessibility It replaces the old mute switch; pressing and holding runs the chosen function. Apple
Durability	—	IP68 (IEC 60529, up to 6 m for 30 minutes); titanium frame, Ceramic Shield front, textured matte glass back Apple
In the box	—	iPhone, 1 m USB-C Charge Cable, documentation; no adapter or earphones Apple