Google Pixel 9 Pro XL vs Apple iPhone 16
Quick Comparison
Google Pixel 9 Pro XL has better RAM than Apple iPhone 16. In terms of display resolution, Google Pixel 9 Pro XL has better resolution of 2992 x 1344 than Apple iPhone 16 which has resolution of 2556 x 1179. Google Pixel 9 Pro XL has more internal memory than Apple iPhone 16
| Name | Google Pixel 9 Pro XL | Apple iPhone 16 |
| RAM | 16 GB | 8 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.8 in | 6.1 in |
| Internal Memory | 256 GB | 128 GB |
| Camera | 50 MP + 48 MP + 48 MP Triple | 48 MP + 12 MP Dual |
| Price | Rs. 112499 | Rs. 79900 |
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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. 112499. The launch Date of the second phone is September 09, 2024. The cost of Apple iPhone 16 is Rs. 79900.
Display comparison
Google Pixel 9 Pro XL has larger screen size of 6.8 inches in comparison to Apple iPhone 16's 6.1 inch screen. Both the phones have OLED Screen Type. Google's phone has display density of 482 PPI & Apple's phone has only 461 PPI display density. Google Pixel 9 Pro XL has 20.5:9 aspect ratio where as Apple iPhone 16 has 20:9 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 16's lower 8 GB RAM. Google Pixel 9 Pro XL has more Internal Memory (256 GB) than Apple iPhone 16 (128 GB).
Camera comparison
Google Pixel 9 Pro XL's 50 MP + 48 MP + 48 MP Triple Rear Camera outclasses Apple iPhone 16'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 16's 12 MP Front Camera.
Technical comparison
Google Pixel 9 Pro XL has version 14 Android Operating System where as Apple iPhone 16 has version 18 iOS Operating System.
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| Name | Google Pixel 9 Pro XL | Apple iPhone 16 |
| General | ||
| Model | GA05985-IN | iPhone 16 |
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM |
| Dual Sim | Yes | Yes |
| Sim Size | Nano+ Esim | eSIM+Nano SIM |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| Release Date | August 13, 2024 | September 09, 2024 |
| In The Box | Pixel 9 Pro XL, 1 m USB-C to USB-C cable (USB 2.0), SIM tool | Handset, USB C Charge Cable (1m), Documentation |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 76.6 x 162.8 x 8.5 mm | 71.6 x 147.6 x 7.8 mm |
| Weight | 221 g | 170 g |
| Colors | Porcelain, Rose Quartz, Hazel, Obsidian | Black, White, Pink, Teal, Ultramarine |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color OLED Screen (16M Colors) | Color OLED Screen (1B Colors) |
| Touch | Yes | Yes |
| Size | 6.8 inches, 1344 x 2992 pixels, 120 Hz | 6.1 inches, 1179 x 2556 pixels |
| Aspect Ratio | 20.5:9 | 20:9 |
| PPI | ~ 482 PPI | ~ 461 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 86.4% | |
| Glass Type | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 | Ceramic Shield glass (2024 gen) |
| Features | Upto 2000 Nits (HDR) and Upto 3000 Nits (Peak Brightness), >2,000,000:1 Contrast Ratio, HDR Support | 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 |
| Notch | Yes, Punch Hole | Yes, Small Notch |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 16 GB | 8 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 | n1/2/3/5/7/8/12/14/20/25/26/28/30/38/40/41/66/71/75/76/77/78/79 | 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) |
| 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 7 (802.11be) with 2x2 MIMO7 |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.3, A2DP, LE, aptX HD | Yes, v5.3, A2DP, LE |
| 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 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 | Accelerometer, Gyro, Proximity, Compass, Barometer |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | No | No |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Water Resistance | Yes, 1.5 m upto 30 min | Yes, 6 m upto 30 min |
| 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 | Satellite Connectivity, Crash Detection, Action Buttion, Camera Control Buttion, Ai Mobile (Apple Intelligence), New 16‑core Neural Engine, Built-in Stereo Speaker |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 50 MP f/1.7 (Wide Angle) 48 MP f/2.8 (Telephoto) 48 MP f/1.7 (Ultra Wide) with autofocus | 48 MP 26mm, 1/1.56", 1.0µm, dual pixel PDAF, sensor-shift OIS f/1.6 (Wide Angle) 12 MP 13mm, 120˚, 0.7µm, dual pixel PDAF f/2.2 (Ultra Wide) with autofocus |
| 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 | 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 |
| Video Recording | 4K @ 30 fps UHD, 1080p @ 24 fps FHD | 4K @ 60 fps UHD, 1080p @ 60 fps FHD |
| Flash | Yes, Dual LED | Yes, Dual LED |
| Front Camera | Punch Hole 42 MP f/2.2 (Wide Angle) | 12 MP f/1.9 (Wide Angle) with 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 | iOS v18 |
| Chipset | Google Tensor G4 | Apple A18 |
| CPU | 3.1 GHz, Octa Core Processor | Hexa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 1xCortex-X4@ 3.1GHz & 3xCortex-A720@ 2.6 GHz & 4xCortex-A520@ 1.92 GHz | 2 performance and 4 efficiency cores |
| GPU | Mali-G715 MC7 | Apple GPU (5-core graphics) |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes | Yes |
| Multimedia | ||
| Yes | Yes | |
| Music | Yes | AAC, APAC, MP3, Apple Lossless, FLAC, Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus and Dolby Atmos, Spatial Audio playback |
| Video | Yes | HEVC, H.264, MPEG‑4 Part 2 and Motion JPEG, 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 | Li-ion Battery |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 37W Fast Charging | Yes |
| Wireless Charging | Yes, 23W | Yes, 25W |
| Reverse Charging | Yes | |
| Reverse Wireless Charging | Yes | |
| Video Playback Time | 22 hours | |
| Music Playback Time | 80 hours | |