Google Pixel 9 Pro XL vs Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max (1TB)
Quick Comparison
Google Pixel 9 Pro XL has better RAM than Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max (1TB). In terms of display resolution, Google Pixel 9 Pro XL has better resolution of 2992 x 1344 than Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max (1TB) which has resolution of 2868 x 1320. Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max (1TB) has more internal memory than Google Pixel 9 Pro XL
| Name | Google Pixel 9 Pro XL | Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max (1TB) |
| RAM | 16 GB | 8 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.8 in | 6.9 in |
| Internal Memory | 256 GB | 1 TB |
| Battery | 5060 mAh | 4685 mAh |
| Camera | 50 MP + 48 MP + 48 MP Triple | 48 MP + 48 MP + 12 MP Triple |
| Price | Rs. 124999 | Rs. 184900 |
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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 09, 2024. The cost of Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max (1TB) is Rs. 184900.
Display comparison
Google Pixel 9 Pro XL has screen size of 6.8 inches which falls short to Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max (1TB)'s 6.9 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 460 PPI display density. Google Pixel 9 Pro XL has 20.5:9 aspect ratio where as Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max (1TB) 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 16 Pro Max (1TB)'s lower 8 GB RAM. Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max (1TB) has more Internal Memory (1 TB) than Google Pixel 9 Pro XL (256 GB).
Camera comparison
Google Pixel 9 Pro XL's 50 MP + 48 MP + 48 MP Triple Rear Camera outshines Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max (1TB)'s 48 MP + 48 MP + 12 MP Triple 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 Pro Max (1TB)'s 12 MP Front Camera.
Technical comparison
Google Pixel 9 Pro XL has version 14 Android Operating System where as Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max (1TB) has version 18 iOS Operating System.
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| Name | Google Pixel 9 Pro XL | Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max (1TB) |
| General | ||
| Model | GA05985-IN | iPhone 16 Pro Max |
| 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 | |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 76.6 x 162.8 x 8.5 mm | 77.6 x 163 x 8.3 mm |
| Weight | 221 g | 227 g |
| Colors | Porcelain, Rose Quartz, Hazel, Obsidian | Black Titanium, White Titanium, Natural Titanium, Desert Titanium |
| 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 | 6.9 inches, 1320 x 2868 pixels, 120 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 20.5:9 | 19.5:9 |
| PPI | ~ 482 PPI | ~ 460 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 91.4% | |
| Glass Type | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 | Ceramic Shield glass |
| Features | Upto 2000 Nits (HDR) and Upto 3000 Nits (Peak Brightness), >2,000,000:1 Contrast Ratio, HDR Support | HDR10, Dolby Vision, Dynamic Island, Always-On display, ProMotion technology with Adaptive Refresh Rates up to 120Hz, HDR display, 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 |
| Notch | Yes, Punch Hole | Yes, Dynamic Island |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 16 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage | 256 GB | 1 TB |
| 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, n20, n25, n26, n28, n30, n66, n70, 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 |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.3, A2DP, LE, aptX HD | Yes, v5.3 |
| USB | Yes, USB-C v3.2 | Yes, USB-C v3.2 |
| USB Features | USB Tethering, USB on-the-go, USB Charging | USB Tethering, USB Charging |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | Yes, with dual-band A-GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, QZSS, BDS | yes with GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS, BeiDou and NavIC |
| 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, IP68 |
| 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 | Ai Mobile (Apple Intelligence), Camera Control Buttion, Grade 5 Titanium, Titanium design, Latest-Generation Ceramic Shield Front, Textured Matt Glass Back, New 16‑core Neural Engine |
| 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/1.8 (Wide Angle) 24mm, 1/1.28", 1.22µm, dual pixel PDAF, sensor-shift OIS 12 MP ƒ/2.8 (Telephoto) 120mm, 1/3.06", 1.12µm, dual pixel PDAF, 3D sensor‑shift OIS, 5x optical zoom 48 MP ƒ/2.2 (Ultra Wide) 13mm, 0.7µm, PDAF |
| 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 | 5x Optical Zoom In, 2x Optical Zoom Out; 10x Optical Zoom Range, Digital Zoom Up To 25x, Camera Control, Customisable Default Lens (Fusion), Sapphire Crystal Lens Cover, Adaptive 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, Night Mode Portraits Enabled By Lidar Scanner, Panorama (Up To 63mp), Latest-generation Photographic Styles, Spatial Photos, 48mp Macro Photography,apple Proraw,wide Color 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, Jpeg And Dng |
| Video Recording | 4K @ 30 fps UHD, 1080p @ 24 fps FHD | 4K @ 120 fps UHD, 1080p @ 120 fps FHD, 720p @ 30 fps HD |
| Flash | Yes, Dual LED | Yes, Dual LED |
| Front Camera | 42 MP ƒ/2.2 (Wide Angle) Punch Hole | 12 MP ƒ/1.9 (Wide Angle) Retina Flash |
| Front Video Recording | 4K @ 24 fps UHD, 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 4K @ 60 fps UHD, 1080p @ 25 fps FHD |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v14, upgradable to v15 | iOS v18 |
| Chipset | Google Tensor G4 | Apple Bionic A18 Pro |
| CPU | 3.1 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 4.05 GHz, Hexa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 1xCortex-X4@ 3.1GHz & 3xCortex-A720@ 2.6 GHz & 4xCortex-A520@ 1.92 GHz | 2 Performance & 4 Efficiency cores |
| GPU | Mali-G715 MC7 | Apple GPU (6-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, AV1 and ProRes, HDR with Dolby Vision, HDR10+/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 | 4685 mAh, Li-ion Battery |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 37W Fast Charging | Yes |
| Wireless Charging | Yes, 23W | Yes, 25W MagSafe Wireless Charging |
| Reverse Charging | Yes | |
| Reverse Wireless Charging | Yes | |
| Video Playback Time | 105 hours | |
| Music Playback Time | 33 hours | |