Google Pixel 9 vs Apple iPhone 17 Air
Quick Comparison
Google Pixel 9 has better RAM than Apple iPhone 17 Air. In terms of display resolution, Apple iPhone 17 Air has better resolution of 2600 x 1200 than Google Pixel 9 which has resolution of 2424 x 1080. Google Pixel 9 has more internal memory than Apple iPhone 17 Air
| Name | Google Pixel 9 | Apple iPhone 17 Air |
| RAM | 12 GB | 8 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.3 in | 6.1 in |
| Internal Memory | 256 GB | 128 GB |
| Battery | 4700 mAh | 3000 mAh |
| Camera | 50 MP + 48 MP Dual | 12 MP + 12 MP Dual |
| Price | Rs. 79999 | Rs. 79990 |
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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 expected to be September 07, 2025 (Expected). The cost of Apple iPhone 17 Air is Rs. 79990.
Display comparison
Google Pixel 9 has larger screen size of 6.3 inches in comparison to Apple iPhone 17 Air's 6.1 inch screen. Both the phones have OLED Screen Type. Apple's phone has display density of 447 PPI & Google's phone has only 422 PPI display density. Both mobiles have same aspect ratio of 20:9.
Memory comparison
Google Pixel 9's larger 12 GB RAM is better for playing games and all with respect to Apple iPhone 17 Air's lower 8 GB RAM. Google Pixel 9 has more Internal Memory (256 GB) than Apple iPhone 17 Air (128 GB).
Camera comparison
Google Pixel 9's 50 MP + 48 MP Dual Rear Camera outclasses Apple iPhone 17 Air's 12 MP + 12 MP Dual Rear Camera in terms of resolution. Apple iPhone 17 Air will be better choice if you're looking to click lot of selfies as it has better 24 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 17 Air has version v18 iOS Operating System.
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| Name | Google Pixel 9 | Apple iPhone 17 Air |
| General | ||
| Model | Pixel 9, GA05842-IN | iPhone 17 AIr |
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM |
| Dual Sim | Yes | Yes |
| Sim Size | Nano-SIM + eSIM | Nano + eSIM |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| Release Date | August 13, 2024 | September 07, 2025 (Expected) |
| 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 | |
| Weight | 198 g | |
| Bezel less | No | |
| Colors | Peony, Wintergreen, Porcelain, Obsidian | |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color OLED Screen (16M Colors) | Color OLED Screen (1B Colors) |
| Touch | Yes | Yes |
| Size | 6.3 inches, 1080 x 2424 pixels, 120 Hz | 6.1 inches, 1200 x 2600 pixels, 60 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 20:9 |
| PPI | ~ 422 PPI | ~ 447 PPI |
| Glass Type | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 | |
| Features | Upto 1800 Nits (HDR) and Upto 2700 Nits (Peak Brightness), >2,000,000:1 Contrast Ratio, HDR Support | 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 |
| Notch | Yes, Punch Hole | Yes, Small Notch |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 12 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 | 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) |
| 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 7 |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.3, A2DP, LE, aptX HD | Yes, v5.4, A2DP, LE |
| USB | Yes, USB-C v3.2 | Yes, Lightning Port |
| 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, Glonass |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, In Display | No |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Proximity Sensor, Ambient Light Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyrometer, Magnetometer, Barometer | Barometer, Three‑axis Gyro, Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor, Ambient Light Sensor |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | No | Lightning |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Water Resistance | Yes, 1.5 m upto 30 min | Yes, 6 m upto 30 min |
| IP Rating | IP68 | |
| Dust Resistant | Yes | Yes |
| Extra Features | Stereo speakers, Three Microphones, Noise Suppression, Spatial Audio, AI Mobile (Google AI) | Satellite Connectivity, Crash Detection |
| 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 | 12 MP ƒ/1.5 (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 | Panorama, Night Mode, Deep Fusion, Smart HDR 4, Photographic Styles, Burst Mode, Photo Geotagging |
| Video Recording | 4K @ 60 fps UHD, 1080p @ 60 fps FHD | 4K @ 24/25/30/60 fps UHD, 1080p @ 25/30/60 fps FHD |
| Flash | Yes, Dual LED | Yes, Dual LED |
| Front Camera | 10.5 MP ƒ/2.2 (Ultra Wide) 95° Punch Hole | 24 MP 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 v18 |
| Chipset | Google Tensor G4 | Apple |
| CPU | 3.1 GHz, Octa Core Processor | Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 1xCortex-X4@ 3.1GHz & 3xCortex-A720@ 2.6 GHz & 4xCortex-A520@ 1.92 GHz | |
| GPU | Mali-G715 MC7 | Apple Core GPU |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes | Yes |
| Multimedia | ||
| Yes | Yes | |
| Music | Yes | 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+) |
| 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 | 4700 mAh, Li-ion Battery | 3000 mAh, Li-ion Battery |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 27W Fast Charging | Yes |
| Wireless Charging | Yes, 15W | Yes, 15W MagSafe |
| Reverse Charging | Yes | |
| Music Playback Time | 100 hours | |