Apple iPhone 17 Air vs Google Pixel 9 Pro XL
Quick Comparison
Google Pixel 9 Pro XL has better RAM than Apple iPhone 17 Air. In terms of display resolution, Google Pixel 9 Pro XL has better resolution of 2992 x 1344 than Apple iPhone 17 Air which has resolution of 2600 x 1200. Google Pixel 9 Pro XL has more internal memory than Apple iPhone 17 Air
| Name | Apple iPhone 17 Air | Google Pixel 9 Pro XL |
| RAM | 8 GB | 16 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.1 in | 6.8 in |
| Internal Memory | 128 GB | 256 GB |
| Battery | 3000 mAh | 5060 mAh |
| Camera | 12 MP + 12 MP Dual | 50 MP + 48 MP + 48 MP Triple |
| Price | Rs. 79990 | Rs. 124999 |
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Detailed Comparison
Price And Launch
The launch Date of the first phone is expected to be September 07, 2025 (Expected). The cost of Apple iPhone 17 Air is Rs. 79990. The launch Date of the second phone is August 13, 2024. The cost of Google Pixel 9 Pro XL is Rs. 124999.
Display comparison
Apple iPhone 17 Air has screen size of 6.1 inches which falls short to Google Pixel 9 Pro XL's 6.8 inch screen. There is OLED Screen Type in both the phones. Google's phone has display density of 482 PPI & Apple's phone has only 447 PPI display density. Apple iPhone 17 Air has 20:9 aspect ratio where as Google Pixel 9 Pro XL has 20.5:9 aspect ratio.
Memory comparison
Google Pixel 9 Pro XL's larger 16 GB RAM is better for playing games and all with respect to Apple iPhone 17 Air's lower 8 GB RAM. Google Pixel 9 Pro XL has more Internal Memory (256 GB) than Apple iPhone 17 Air (128 GB).
Camera comparison
Google Pixel 9 Pro XL's 50 MP + 48 MP + 48 MP Triple Rear Camera outshines Apple iPhone 17 Air's 12 MP + 12 MP Dual Rear Camera in terms of resolution. Google Pixel 9 Pro XL 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 17 Air's 24 MP Front Camera.
Technical comparison
Apple iPhone 17 Air has version v18 iOS Operating System where as Google Pixel 9 Pro XL has version 14 Android Operating System.
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| Name | Apple iPhone 17 Air | Google Pixel 9 Pro XL |
| General | ||
| Model | iPhone 17 AIr | GA05985-IN |
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM |
| Dual Sim | Yes | Yes |
| Sim Size | Nano + eSIM | Nano+ Esim |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| Release Date | September 07, 2025 (Expected) | 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 | 76.6 x 162.8 x 8.5 mm | |
| Weight | 221 g | |
| Colors | Porcelain, Rose Quartz, Hazel, Obsidian | |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color OLED Screen (1B Colors) | Color OLED Screen (16M Colors) |
| Touch | Yes | Yes |
| Size | 6.1 inches, 1200 x 2600 pixels, 60 Hz | 6.8 inches, 1344 x 2992 pixels, 120 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 20.5:9 |
| PPI | ~ 447 PPI | ~ 482 PPI |
| Glass Type | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 | |
| Features | Super Retina XDR Display, HDR Display, True Tone, Wide Color (P3), Haptic Touch, 1200 Nits Max Brightness (HDR), Support for Display of Multiple Languages and Characters Simultaneously | 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 | 8 GB | 16 GB |
| Storage | 128 GB | 256 GB |
| Card Slot | No | No |
| Connectivity | ||
| GPRS | Yes | Yes |
| EDGE | Yes | Yes |
| 3G | Yes | Yes |
| 4G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G Bands | 5G NR (Bands n1, n2, n3, n5, n7, n8, n12, n20, n25, n26, n28, n30, n38, n40, n41, n48, n53, n66, n70, 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 | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) with 2.4GHz+5GHz+6GHz, 2x2 + 2x2 MIMO |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.4, A2DP, LE | Yes, v5.3, A2DP, LE, aptX HD |
| USB | Yes, Lightning Port | Yes, USB-C v3.2 |
| USB Features | USB on-the-go, USB Charging | USB Tethering, USB on-the-go, USB Charging |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | yes with A-GPS, Glonass | Yes, with dual-band A-GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, QZSS, BDS |
| Fingerprint Sensor | No | Yes, In Display |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Barometer, Three‑axis Gyro, Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor, Ambient Light Sensor | Proximity Sensor, Ambient Light Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyrometer, Magnetometer, Barometer, Temperature Sensor |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | Lightning | No |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Water Resistance | Yes, 6 m upto 30 min | Yes, 1.5 m upto 30 min |
| IP Rating | IP68 | |
| Dust Resistant | Yes | Yes |
| Extra Features | Satellite Connectivity, Crash Detection | Stereo Speakers, Three Microphones, Noise Suppression, Spatial Audio, AI Mobile (Google AI), Seven years of OS, security and Pixel Drop updates |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 12 MP ƒ/1.5 (Main) 12 MP ƒ/2.4 (Ultra Wide) | 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 | Panorama, Night Mode, Deep Fusion, Smart HDR 4, Photographic Styles, Burst Mode, Photo Geotagging | 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 @ 24/25/30/60 fps UHD, 1080p @ 25/30/60 fps FHD | 4K @ 30 fps UHD, 1080p @ 24 fps FHD |
| Flash | Yes, Dual LED | Yes, Dual LED |
| Front Camera | 24 MP 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, upgradable to v15 |
| Chipset | Apple | Google Tensor G4 |
| CPU | Octa Core Processor | 3.1 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 1xCortex-X4@ 3.1GHz & 3xCortex-A720@ 2.6 GHz & 4xCortex-A520@ 1.92 GHz | |
| GPU | Apple Core GPU | Mali-G715 MC7 |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes | Yes |
| Multimedia | ||
| Yes | Yes | |
| Music | AAC‑LC, HE‑AAC, HE‑AAC v2, Protected AAC, MP3, Linear PCM, Apple Lossless, FLAC, Dolby Digital (AC‑3), Dolby Digital Plus (E‑AC‑3), Dolby Atmos and Audible (formats 2, 3, 4, Audible Enhanced Audio, AAX and AAX+) | Yes |
| Video | HEVC, H.264, MPEG‑4 Part 2 and Motion JPEG, HDR with Dolby Vision, HDR10 and HLG | Yes |
| FM Radio | No | No |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 3000 mAh, Li-ion Battery | 5060 mAh, Li-ion Battery |
| Fast Charging | Yes | Yes, 37W Fast Charging |
| Wireless Charging | Yes, 15W MagSafe | Yes, 23W |
| Reverse Charging | Yes | |
| Reverse Wireless Charging | Yes | |
| Music Playback Time | 100 hours | |