Google Pixel 9 Pro XL vs Apple iPhone 15 Plus (256GB)
Quick Comparison
Google Pixel 9 Pro XL has better RAM than Apple iPhone 15 Plus (256GB). In terms of display resolution, Google Pixel 9 Pro XL has better resolution of 2992 x 1344 than Apple iPhone 15 Plus (256GB) which has resolution of 2796 x 1290. Both have the same amount of internal memory.
| Name | Google Pixel 9 Pro XL | Apple iPhone 15 Plus (256GB) |
| RAM | 16 GB | 6 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.8 in | 6.7 in |
| Internal Memory | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| Battery | 5060 mAh | 4383 mAh |
| Camera | 50 MP + 48 MP + 48 MP Triple | 48 MP + 12 MP Dual |
| Price | Rs. 124999 | Rs. 77999 |
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Detailed Comparison
Price And Launch
The launch Date of the first phone is August 13, 2024. The cost of Google Pixel 9 Pro XL is Rs. 124999. The launch Date of the second phone is September 12, 2023. The cost of Apple iPhone 15 Plus (256GB) is Rs. 77999.
Display comparison
Apple iPhone 15 Plus (256GB) has screen size of 6.7 inches which falls short to Google Pixel 9 Pro XL's 6.8 inch screen. Google Pixel 9 Pro XL has OLED Screen type where as Apple iPhone 15 Plus (256GB) has Screen type. Google's phone has display density of 482 PPI & Apple's phone has only 460 PPI display density. Google Pixel 9 Pro XL has 20.5:9 aspect ratio where as Apple iPhone 15 Plus (256GB) has 19.5:9 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 15 Plus (256GB)'s lower 6 GB RAM. and both have same Internal Memory of 256 GB.
Camera comparison
Google Pixel 9 Pro XL's 50 MP + 48 MP + 48 MP Triple Rear Camera outclasses Apple iPhone 15 Plus (256GB)'s 48 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 15 Plus (256GB)'s 12 MP Front Camera.
Technical comparison
Google Pixel 9 Pro XL has version 14 Android Operating System where as Apple iPhone 15 Plus (256GB) has version v17 iOS Operating System.
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| Name | Google Pixel 9 Pro XL | Apple iPhone 15 Plus (256GB) |
| General | ||
| Model | GA05985-IN | iPhone 15 Plus |
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM |
| Dual Sim | Yes | Yes |
| Sim Size | Nano+ Esim | Nano-SIM and eSIM |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| Release Date | August 13, 2024 | September 12, 2023 |
| 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 | 77.8 x 160.9 x 7.8 mm |
| Weight | 221 g | 201 g |
| Colors | Porcelain, Rose Quartz, Hazel, Obsidian | Black, Blue, Green, Yellow, Pink |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color OLED Screen (16M Colors) | Color Super Retina XDR OLED (1B Colors) |
| Touch | Yes | Yes |
| Size | 6.8 inches, 1344 x 2992 pixels, 120 Hz | 6.7 inches, 1290 x 2796 pixels, 60 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 20.5:9 | 19.5:9 |
| PPI | ~ 482 PPI | ~ 460 PPI |
| Glass Type | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 | Ceramic Shield front, Colour-infused glass bac |
| Features | Upto 2000 Nits (HDR) and Upto 3000 Nits (Peak Brightness), >2,000,000:1 Contrast Ratio, HDR Support | Haptic Touch, 1,000 nits max brightness (typical), 1,600 nits peak brightness (HDR), 2,000 nits peak brightness (outdoor), True Tone display, 20,00,000:1 contrast ratio (typical),HDR display, HDR with Dolby Vision |
| Notch | Yes, Punch Hole | Yes, Dynamic Island |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 16 GB | 6 GB |
| Storage | 256 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 | n1/2/3/5/7/8/12/14/20/25/26/28/30/38/40/41/66/71/75/76/77/78/79 | Bands n1, n2, n3, n5, n7, n8, n12, n20, n25, n26, n28, n30, n38, n40, n41, n48, n53, n66, n70, n77, n78, n79 |
| VoLTE | Yes, Dual Stand-By | Yes |
| Vo5G | Yes | |
| Wifi | Yes, with wifi-hotspot | Yes, with wifi-hotspot |
| Wifi Version | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) with 2.4GHz+5GHz+6GHz, 2x2 + 2x2 MIMO | Wi‑Fi 6 (802.11ax) with 2x2 MIMO |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.3, A2DP, LE, aptX HD | Yes, v5.3 |
| USB | Yes, USB-C v3.2 | Yes, USB-C v2.0 |
| USB Features | USB Tethering, USB on-the-go, USB Charging | USB on-the-go, USB Charging |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | Yes, with dual-band A-GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, QZSS, BDS | yes with A-GPS, GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS and BeiDou |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, In Display | No |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Proximity Sensor, Ambient Light Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyrometer, Magnetometer, Barometer, Temperature Sensor | Light sensor, Proximity sensor, Accelerometer, Barometer, Compass, Gyroscope, TrueDepth |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | No | Lightning |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Water Resistance | Yes, 1.5 m upto 30 min | Yes |
| IP Rating | IP68 | IP68 |
| Dust Resistant | Yes | Yes |
| Extra Features | Stereo Speakers, Three Microphones, Noise Suppression, Spatial Audio, AI Mobile (Google AI), Seven years of OS, security and Pixel Drop updates | Ultra Wideband Chip, Voice Isolation, Satellite Services , Road Side Assistance, Emergency SOS, Crash Detection footnote, Spatial Audio playback, Supports Dolby Atmos, Aluminium design,, Wide Spectrum microphone modes |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 50 MP ƒ/1.7 (Wide Angle) 48 MP ƒ/2.8 (Telephoto) 48 MP ƒ/1.7 (Ultra Wide) | 48 MP ƒ/1.6 (Main) 12 MP ƒ/2.4 (Ultra Wide) |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes |
| Features | 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 | Super-high-resolution photos, (24MP and 48MP), Next-generation portraits with Focus and Depth Control, 4x optical zoom range, Night mode, Stereo recording, Audio zoom, Deep Fusion, Smart HDR 5, Photo geotagging, Burst mode, Photographic Styles, 12MP 2x Telephoto (enabled by quad-pixel sensor) |
| Video Recording | 4K @ 30 fps UHD, 1080p @ 24 fps FHD | 1080p @ 60 fps FHD, 4K @ 24/25/30/60 fps UHD |
| Flash | Yes, Dual LED | Yes, Dual LED |
| Front Camera | 42 MP ƒ/2.2 (Wide Angle) Punch Hole | 12 MP ƒ/1.9 Retina Flash |
| Front Video Recording | 4K @ 24 fps UHD, 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 4K @ 60 fps UHD, 1080p @ 60 fps FHD |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v14, upgradable to v15 | iOS v17 |
| Chipset | Google Tensor G4 | Apple Bionic A16 |
| CPU | 3.1 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 3.46 GHz, Hexa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 1xCortex-X4@ 3.1GHz & 3xCortex-A720@ 2.6 GHz & 4xCortex-A520@ 1.92 GHz | 2x3.46 GHz Everest & 4x2.02 GHz Sawtooth |
| GPU | Mali-G715 MC7 | Apple GPU |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes | Yes |
| Multimedia | ||
| Yes | Yes | |
| Music | Yes | AAC, MP3, Apple Lossless, FLAC, Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus and Dolby Atmos |
| Video | Yes | HEVC, H.264 and ProRes, HDR with Dolby Vision, HDR10 and HLG |
| FM Radio | No | No |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 5060 mAh, Li-ion Battery | 4383 mAh, Li-ion Battery |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 37W Fast Charging | Yes |
| Wireless Charging | Yes, 23W | Yes, 15W MagSafe Charging |
| Reverse Charging | Yes | |
| Reverse Wireless Charging | Yes | |