Apple iPhone 16 Plus (256GB) vs Google Pixel 9 Pro XL (16GB RAM + 128GB)
Quick Comparison
In terms of display resolution, Google Pixel 9 Pro XL (16GB RAM + 128GB) has better resolution of 2992 x 1344 than Apple iPhone 16 Plus (256GB) which has resolution of 2796 x 1290. Apple iPhone 16 Plus (256GB) has more internal memory than Google Pixel 9 Pro XL (16GB RAM + 128GB)
| Name | Apple iPhone 16 Plus (256GB) | Google Pixel 9 Pro XL (16GB RAM + 128GB) |
| Display | 6.7 in | 6.8 in |
|---|---|---|
| Internal Memory | 256 GB | 128 GB |
| Battery | 4674 mAh | 5060 mAh |
| Camera | 48 MP + 12 MP Dual | 50 MP + 48 MP + 48 MP Triple |
| Price | Rs. 97900 | Rs. 99999 |
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Price And Launch
The launch Date of the first phone is September 09, 2024. The cost of Apple iPhone 16 Plus (256GB) is Rs. 97900. The launch Date of the second phone is August 13, 2024. The Expected cost of Google Pixel 9 Pro XL (16GB RAM + 128GB) is Rs. 99999.
Display comparison
Apple iPhone 16 Plus (256GB) has screen size of 6.7 inches which falls short to Google Pixel 9 Pro XL (16GB RAM + 128GB)'s 6.8 inch screen. Both the phones have OLED Screen Type. Google's phone has display density of 482 PPI & Apple's phone has only 460 PPI display density. Apple iPhone 16 Plus (256GB) has 20:9 aspect ratio where as Google Pixel 9 Pro XL (16GB RAM + 128GB) has 20.5:9 aspect ratio.
Memory comparison
Apple iPhone 16 Plus (256GB) has more Internal Memory (256 GB) than Google Pixel 9 Pro XL (16GB RAM + 128GB) (128 GB).
Camera comparison
Google Pixel 9 Pro XL (16GB RAM + 128GB)'s 50 MP + 48 MP + 48 MP Triple Rear Camera outclasses Apple iPhone 16 Plus (256GB)'s 48 MP + 12 MP Dual Rear Camera in terms of resolution. Google Pixel 9 Pro XL (16GB RAM + 128GB) will be better choice if you're looking to click lot of selfies as it has better 42 MP Front Camera in comparison to Apple iPhone 16 Plus (256GB)'s 12 MP Front Camera.
Technical comparison
Apple iPhone 16 Plus (256GB) has version 18 iOS Operating System where as Google Pixel 9 Pro XL (16GB RAM + 128GB) has version 14 Android Operating System.
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| Name | Apple iPhone 16 Plus (256GB) | Google Pixel 9 Pro XL (16GB RAM + 128GB) |
| General | ||
| Model | iPhone 16 Plus | GA05985-IN |
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM |
| Dual Sim | Yes | Yes |
| Sim Size | eSIM+Nano SIM | Nano+ Esim |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| Release Date | September 09, 2024 | August 13, 2024 |
| In The Box | Pixel 9 Pro XL, 1 m USB-C to USB-C cable (USB 2.0), SIM tool | |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 77.8 x 160.9 x 7.8 mm | 76.6 x 162.8 x 8.5 mm |
| Weight | 199 g | 221 g |
| Colors | Black, White, Pink, Teal, Ultramarine | Porcelain, Rose Quartz, Hazel, Obsidian |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color OLED Screen (1B) | Color OLED Screen (16M Colors) |
| Touch | Yes | Yes |
| Size | 6.7 inches, 1290 x 2796 pixels, 60 Hz | 6.8 inches, 1344 x 2992 pixels, 120 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 20.5:9 |
| PPI | ~ 460 PPI | ~ 482 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 88% | |
| Glass Type | Ceramic Shield glass (2024 gen) | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 |
| Features | Dynamic Island, HDR displaym, True Tone, Wide colour (P3), Haptic Touch, 20,00,000:1 contrast ratio (typical), 1,000 nits max brightness (typical); 1,600 nits peak brightness (HDR); 2,000 nits peak brightness (outdoor); 1 nit minimum brightness, Fingerprint-resistant oleophobic coating, Dolby Vision | Upto 2000 Nits (HDR) and Upto 3000 Nits (Peak Brightness), >2,000,000:1 Contrast Ratio, HDR Support |
| Notch | Yes, Small Notch | Yes, Punch Hole |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 16 GB | |
| Storage | 256 GB | 128 GB |
| Card Slot | No | No |
| Connectivity | ||
| GPRS | Yes | Yes |
| EDGE | Yes | Yes |
| 3G | Yes | Yes |
| 4G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G Bands | FDD‑5G NR (Bands n1, n2, n3, n5, n7, n8, n12, n14, n20, n25, n26, n28, n29, n30, n66, n70, n71, n75, n76), TDD‑5G NR (Bands n38, n40, n41, n48, n53, n77, n78, n79) | n1/2/3/5/7/8/12/14/20/25/26/28/30/38/40/41/66/71/75/76/77/78/79 |
| VoLTE | Yes | Yes, Dual Stand-By |
| Vo5G | Yes | |
| Wifi | Yes, with wifi-hotspot | Yes, with wifi-hotspot |
| Wifi Version | Wi‑Fi 7 (802.11be) with 2x2 MIMO7 | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) with 2.4GHz+5GHz+6GHz, 2x2 + 2x2 MIMO |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.3, A2DP, LE | Yes, v5.3, A2DP, LE, aptX HD |
| USB | Yes, USB-C v2.0 | Yes, USB-C v3.2 |
| USB Features | USB Tethering, USB on-the-go, USB Charging | USB Tethering, USB on-the-go, USB Charging |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | yes with GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS and BeiDou | Yes, with dual-band A-GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, QZSS, BDS |
| Fingerprint Sensor | No | Yes, In Display |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Gyro, Proximity, Compass,Barometer | Proximity Sensor, Ambient Light Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyrometer, Magnetometer, Barometer, Temperature Sensor |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | No | No |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Water Resistance | Yes, 6 m upto 30 min | Yes, 1.5 m upto 30 min |
| IP Rating | IP68 | IP68 |
| Dust Resistant | Yes | Yes |
| Extra Features | Satellite Connectivity, Crash Detection, Action Buttion, Camera Control Buttion, Ai Mobile (Apple Intelligence), New 16‑core Neural Engine | Stereo Speakers, Three Microphones, Noise Suppression, Spatial Audio, AI Mobile (Google AI), Seven years of OS, security and Pixel Drop updates |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 48 MP ƒ/1.6 (Wide Angle) 26mm, 1/1.56", 1.0µm, dual pixel PDAF, sensor-shift OIS 12 MP ƒ/2.2 (Ultra Wide) 13mm, 120˚, 0.7µm, dual pixel PDAF | 50 MP ƒ/1.7 (Wide Angle) 48 MP ƒ/2.8 (Telephoto) 48 MP ƒ/1.7 (Ultra Wide) |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes |
| Features | Camera Control, Sapphire crystal lens cover, True Tone flash, Photonic Engine, Deep Fusion, Smart HDR 5, Next-generation portraits with Focus and Depth Control, Portrait Lighting with six effects, Night mode, Panorama (up to 63MP), Latest-generation Photographic Styles, Spatial photos, Macro photography, Wide colour capture for photos and Live Photos, Lens correction (Ultra Wide), Advanced red‑eye correction, Auto image stabilisation, Burst mode, Photo geotagging, Image formats captured: HEIF and JPEG, Digital zoom up to 10x | Pro Controls, High-Res (Upto 50MP), Super Res Zoom Upto 30X, Add Me, Macro Focus, Night Sight, Astrophotography, Portrait Mode, Face Unblur, Long Exposure, Action Pan, Real Tone, Panorama, Top Shot, Frequent Faces |
| Video Recording | 4K @ 60 fps UHD, 1080p @ 60 fps FHD, 720p @ 30 fps HD | 4K @ 30 fps UHD, 1080p @ 24 fps FHD |
| Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, Dual LED |
| Front Camera | 12 MP ƒ/1.9 (Wide Angle) 23mm, 1/3.6", PDAF Retina Flash | 42 MP ƒ/2.2 (Wide Angle) Punch Hole |
| Front Video Recording | 4K @ 60 fps UHD, 1080p @ 60 fps FHD | 4K @ 24 fps UHD, 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| Technical | ||
| OS | iOS v18 | Android v14 |
| Chipset | Apple A18 | Google Tensor G4 |
| CPU | Hexa Core Processor | 3.1 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 2 performance and 4 efficiency cores | 1xCortex-X4@ 3.1GHz & 3xCortex-A720@ 2.6 GHz & 4xCortex-A520@ 1.92 GHz |
| GPU | Apple GPU (5-core graphics) | Mali-G715 MC7 |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes | Yes |
| Multimedia | ||
| Yes | Yes | |
| Music | AAC, APAC, MP3, Apple Lossless, FLAC, Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus and Dolby Atmos, Spatial Audio playback | Yes |
| Video | HEVC, H.264 and AV1, HDR with Dolby Vision, HDR10+/HDR10 and HLG | Yes |
| FM Radio | No | No |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 4674 mAh, Li-ion Battery | 5060 mAh, Li-ion Battery |
| Fast Charging | Yes | Yes, 37W Fast Charging |
| Wireless Charging | Yes, 25W | Yes, 23W |
| Reverse Charging | Yes | |
| Reverse Wireless Charging | Yes | |
| Video Playback Time | 27 hours | |
| Music Playback Time | 100 hours | |