Apple iPhone 16 Pro / Google Pixel 9

Apple iPhone 16 Pro: 6.3-inch iPhone 16 Pro; 128 GB–1 TB; Black, White, Natural and Desert Titanium. The 6.9-inch iPhone 16 Pro Max is a separate model. The US model is eSIM-only.

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.

SpecificationApple iPhone 16 ProGoogle Pixel 9
Release year20242024
Display6.3-inch Super Retina XDR OLED; 2622 × 1206, 460 ppi; ProMotion adaptive refresh up to 120 Hz

ProMotion changes the refresh rate with the content: 120 Hz smoothness when scrolling and gaming, lower rates on still images to save power. Apple quotes 1000 nits typical, 1600 nits HDR peak, 2000 nits outdoor peak and 1 nit minimum; peaks are not sustained full-screen brightness.

Apple		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
Front and back glassLatest-generation Ceramic Shield front; textured matte glass back; titanium design Apple—
ChipA18 Pro; 6-core CPU (2 performance, 4 efficiency); 6-core GPU; 16-core Neural Engine

Apple says A18 Pro, built on second-generation 3 nm technology, runs the same workload 15% faster with 20% less power than the previous generation; the GPU is up to 20% faster and hardware ray tracing up to 2× faster. The chip also enables faster USB 3 transfers and ProRes recording.

Apple		Google Tensor G4; Titan M2 security coprocessor Google
Storage128, 256, 512 GB or 1 TB Apple—
Rear cameras48 MP Fusion (24 mm, ƒ/1.78, second-generation sensor-shift OIS); 48 MP Ultra Wide (13 mm, ƒ/2.2); 12 MP 5× Telephoto (120 mm, ƒ/2.8, tetraprism); 2× Telephoto option (48 mm, using the Fusion sensor)

The Pro system covers a 10× optical zoom range from 0.5× to 5×, with digital zoom up to 25×. The 2× image is a 12 MP crop from the centre of the 48 MP main sensor, not a separate camera.

Apple		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
Video4K Dolby Vision up to 120 fps; Log recording and ACES; ProRes up to 4K 120 fps with external recording

4K at 120 fps allows high-frame-rate 4K footage that can be slowed down. Log recording produces a flat image that leaves more room for colour grading. High-bit-rate ProRes needs an external drive.

Apple		—
Front camera and controls12 MP TrueDepth (ƒ/1.9, autofocus); Face ID; Camera Control; Action button

Apple says Camera Control combines a tactile switch, a force sensor and a capacitive surface: a click opens the camera, while a light press and finger slide adjust zoom, exposure or depth of field.

Apple		—
Connectivity5G (sub-6 GHz and mmWave, 4×4 MIMO); Gigabit LTE; Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be, 2×2); Bluetooth 5.3; second-generation Ultra Wideband; satellite Emergency SOS, Roadside Assistance, Messages and Find My

mmWave and satellite services vary by country. Cellular model numbers are A3083 and A3084.

Apple		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
SIMDual eSIM (two active lines); models sold outside the US also have a SIM tray

Apple notes that iPhone 16 Pro sold in the US is not compatible with physical SIM cards; models for other markets have a SIM tray.

Apple		—
USB-C and chargingUSB-C with USB 3 (up to 10 Gb/s); MagSafe up to 25 W (with a 30 W or higher adapter); Qi2 15 W; Qi 7.5 W; up to 50% in 30 minutes with a 20 W adapter

10 Gb/s transfers need a USB 3 cable. Wireless charging power depends on the adapter and charger.

Apple		—
Battery lifeUp to 27 hours video playback; up to 22 hours streamed video; up to 85 hours audio playback Apple—
DurabilityIP68 under IEC 60529 (6 m for 30 minutes) Apple—
Size and weight149.6 × 71.5 × 8.25 mm; 199 g Apple152.8 × 72.0 × 8.5 mm; 198 g Google
SoftwareShipped with iOS 18 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
Memory and storage—12 GB RAM; 128 GB or 256 GB

There is no memory card slot; storage options may vary by region.

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
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
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