Apple iPhone 16 Pro vs Google Pixel 9 Pro
| Key differences | ||
|---|---|---|
| Screen | 6.3 inches for iPhone 16 Pro | 6.3 inches |
| Refresh rate | ProMotion (adaptive refresh rate) | 120Hz |
| Main camera | 48 MP Fusion | Triple: 50 MP (wide) |
| Selfie | Not mentioned | 42 MP |
| Battery | Larger batteries with improved power management | 4700 mAh |
| Charging | Not mentioned | 27W wired |
| RAM | Not mentioned | 16 GB |
| Storage | 128 GB – 1 TB | 128 GB – 1 TB |
| Weight | Not mentioned | 199 g |
| Water resistance | Not mentioned | IP68 water and dust resistant (up to 1.5m for 30 minutes) |
| Launch | ||
| Announced | September 2024 | August 2024 |
| OS | iOS 18 | Android 14 |
| Updates | Free update to iOS 18, and Apple Intelligence features will be released later | Up to 7 major Android updates |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | Not mentioned | 152.8 × 72 × 8.5 mm |
| Weight | Not mentioned | 199 g |
| Build | Titanium design, latest-generation Ceramic Shield front | Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus 2), glass back (Gorilla Glass Victus 2), aluminum frame |
| IP rating | Not mentioned | IP68 water and dust resistant (up to 1.5m for 30 minutes) |
| Colors | Black Titanium, Natural Titanium, White Titanium, Desert Titanium | Hazel, Porcelain, Rose Quartz, Obsidian |
| Display | ||
| Type | Super Retina XDR with Always-On and ProMotion | LTPO OLED, HDR10+ |
| Size | 6.3 inches for iPhone 16 Pro, and 6.9 inches for iPhone 16 Pro Max | 6.3 inches |
| Resolution | Not mentioned | 1280 × 2856 pixels |
| Refresh rate | ProMotion (adaptive refresh rate) | 120Hz |
| Brightness | Not mentioned | 2000 nits (HBM), 3000 nits (peak) |
| Protection | Latest-generation Ceramic Shield, 2x stronger than any other glass | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 |
| Performance | ||
| Chipset | Apple A18 Pro | Google Tensor G4 (4 nm) |
| CPU | 6 cores (2 performance + 4 efficiency) | Octa-core (1×3.1 GHz Cortex-X4 and 3×2.6 GHz Cortex-A720 and 4×1.92 GHz Cortex-A520) |
| GPU | 6 cores | Mali-G715 MC7 |
| RAM | Not mentioned | 16 GB |
| Storage | 128 GB, 256 GB, 512 GB, 1 TB | 128 GB, 256 GB, 512 GB, 1 TB |
| Storage type | Not mentioned | UFS |
| Card slot | Not mentioned | No |
| Main camera | ||
| Cameras | 48 MP Fusion + 48 MP Ultra Wide + 5x Telephoto | Triple: 50 MP (wide) + 48 MP (5x optical zoom) + 48 MP (ultrawide) |
| Camera features | Quad-pixel sensor, macro photography, ProRAW, HEIF, Photographic Styles, Audio Mix, studio-quality microphones | Panorama, multi-zone laser autofocus, digital zoom, dual-LED flash, Pixel Shift, Ultra-HDR, Best Take, Zoom Enhance |
| Video | 4K120 fps in Dolby Vision, ProRes, Log, Spatial Audio, cinematic recording | 8K@30fps, 4K@24/30/60fps, 1080p@24/30/60/120/240fps; gyro-EIS, OIS, 10-bit HDR recording |
| Selfie camera | ||
| Selfie | Not mentioned | 42 MP, f/2.2, 17mm (ultrawide), PDAF |
| Selfie video | Not mentioned | 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60fps |
| Sound | ||
| Loudspeaker | Not mentioned | Yes, with stereo speakers |
| 3.5mm jack | Not mentioned | — |
| Battery | ||
| Capacity | Larger batteries with improved power management, iPhone 16 Pro Max offers the best battery life on iPhone | 4700 mAh, Li-Ion |
| Charging | Not mentioned | 27W wired, PD3.0, PPS, 55% in 30 minutes (as advertised) |
| Wireless charging | New MagSafe charger supports faster wireless charging up to 25 W, Qi2 certified | 21W wireless (with Pixel Stand), 12W wireless (with compatible Qi charger) |
| Reverse charging | Not mentioned | Reverse wireless charging |
| Connectivity | ||
| Network | 5G | GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G |
| SIM | Not mentioned | Nano-SIM and eSIM |
| eSIM | Not mentioned | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Not mentioned | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e/7, tri-band, Wi-Fi Direct |
| Bluetooth | Not mentioned | 5.3, A2DP, LE, aptX HD |
| Positioning | Not mentioned | GPS (L1+L5), GLONASS (G1), GALILEO (E1+E5a), QZSS (L1+L5) |
| NFC | Not mentioned | Yes |
| USB | USB 3 with faster speeds | USB Type-C 3.2 |
| Infrared | Not mentioned | — |
| FM radio | Not mentioned | — |
| Extra features | ||
| Fingerprint | Not mentioned | Under-display, ultrasonic |
| Sensors | Camera Control, studio-quality microphones, high-precision force sensor, capacitive sensor | Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, ambient light sensor, magnetometer, fingerprint (under-display, ultrasonic), barometer, thermometer (skin temperature) |
| SAR | Not mentioned | — |