Google Pixel 9 vs Apple iPhone 15 Plus (256GB)
Quick Comparison
Google Pixel 9 has better RAM than Apple iPhone 15 Plus (256GB). In terms of display resolution, Apple iPhone 15 Plus (256GB) has better resolution of 2796 x 1290 than Google Pixel 9 which has resolution of 2424 x 1080. Both have the same amount of internal memory.
| Name | Google Pixel 9 | Apple iPhone 15 Plus (256GB) |
| RAM | 12 GB | 6 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.3 in | 6.7 in |
| Internal Memory | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| Battery | 4700 mAh | 4383 mAh |
| Camera | 50 MP + 48 MP Dual | 48 MP + 12 MP Dual |
| Price | Rs. 79999 | Rs. 73999 |
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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 is Rs. 79999. The launch Date of the second phone is September 12, 2023. The cost of Apple iPhone 15 Plus (256GB) is Rs. 73999.
Display comparison
Apple iPhone 15 Plus (256GB) has larger screen size of 6.7 inches in comparison to Google Pixel 9's 6.3 inch screen. Google Pixel 9 has OLED Screen type where as Apple iPhone 15 Plus (256GB) has Screen type. Apple's phone has display density of 460 PPI & Google's phone has only 422 PPI display density. Google Pixel 9 has 20:9 aspect ratio where as Apple iPhone 15 Plus (256GB) has 19.5:9 aspect ratio.
Memory comparison
Google Pixel 9's larger 12 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's 50 MP + 48 MP Dual Rear Camera outshines Apple iPhone 15 Plus (256GB)'s 48 MP + 12 MP Dual Rear Camera in terms of resolution. Apple iPhone 15 Plus (256GB) will be better choice if you're looking to click lot of selfies as it has better 12 MP Front Camera in comparison to Google Pixel 9's 10.5 MP Front Camera.
Technical comparison
Google Pixel 9 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 | Apple iPhone 15 Plus (256GB) |
| General | ||
| Model | Pixel 9, GA05842-IN | iPhone 15 Plus |
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM |
| Dual Sim | Yes | Yes |
| Sim Size | Nano-SIM + eSIM | Nano-SIM and eSIM |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| Release Date | August 13, 2024 | September 12, 2023 |
| In The Box | Pixel 9, 1 m USB-C to USB-C cable (USB 2.0), SIM tool | |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 72 x 152.8 x 8.5 mm | 77.8 x 160.9 x 7.8 mm |
| Weight | 198 g | 201 g |
| Bezel less | No | |
| Colors | Peony, Wintergreen, Porcelain, Obsidian | Black, Blue, Green, Yellow, Pink |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color OLED Screen (16M Colors) | Color Super Retina XDR OLED (1B Colors) |
| Touch | Yes | Yes |
| Size | 6.3 inches, 1080 x 2424 pixels, 120 Hz | 6.7 inches, 1290 x 2796 pixels, 60 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 19.5:9 |
| PPI | ~ 422 PPI | ~ 460 PPI |
| Glass Type | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 | Ceramic Shield front, Colour-infused glass bac |
| Features | Upto 1800 Nits (HDR) and Upto 2700 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 | 12 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 6 (802.11ax) with 2.4GHz+5GHz, HE160, 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 GNSS, GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, Beidou, QZSS, NavIC | 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 | 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) | 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/1.68 (Wide Angle) 82° field of view, 1/1.31" Image Sensor Size, Super Res Zoom up to 8x1 48 MP ƒ/1.7 (Ultra Wide) 123°, 1/2.55 | 48 MP ƒ/1.6 (Main) 12 MP ƒ/2.4 (Ultra Wide) |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes |
| Features | Super Res Zoom up to 8x12, Add Me, Macro Focus, Night Sight, Astrophotography, Portrait Mode, Face Unblur, Long Exposure, Action Pan, Real Tone, Panorama, Top Shot, Frequent Faces,, Editing Features, Magic Editor, Magic Eraser, Best Take, Photo Unblur, Portrait Light | 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 @ 60 fps UHD, 1080p @ 60 fps FHD | 1080p @ 60 fps FHD, 4K @ 24/25/30/60 fps UHD |
| Flash | Yes, Dual LED | Yes, Dual LED |
| Front Camera | 10.5 MP ƒ/2.2 (Ultra Wide) 95° 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 | 4700 mAh, Li-ion Battery | 4383 mAh, Li-ion Battery |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 27W Fast Charging | Yes |
| Wireless Charging | Yes, 15W | Yes, 15W MagSafe Charging |
| Reverse Charging | Yes | |