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Apple iPhone 15 vs Google Pixel 9

The Google Pixel 9 comes out ahead on 8 counts and the Apple iPhone 15 on 4.

Which should you buy?

Pick the Apple iPhone 15 for

  • Lighter: 171 g vs 198 g (27 g less)
  • Thinner: 7.8 mm vs 8.5 mm
  • More compact: 5.2 mm shorter
  • More storage: up to 512 GB vs 256 GB

Pick the Google Pixel 9 for

  • Bigger battery: 4,700 vs 3,349 mAh (40% more)
  • Faster wired charging: 27 W vs 20 W
  • Bigger screen: 6.3" vs 6.1"
  • Smoother display: 120 Hz vs 60 Hz
  • Brighter display: 2,700 vs 2,000 nits peak
  • OS updates for longer, until Aug 2031
  • More RAM: up to 12 GB vs 6 GB
  • Newer: launched August 2024

Size comparison

The Apple iPhone 15 is 5.2 mm shorter, 0.7 mm thinner and 27 g lighter than the Google Pixel 9. Its screen is 0.2" smaller.

  • Apple iPhone 15147.6 × 71.6 × 7.8 mm
  • Google Pixel 9152.8 × 72 × 8.5 mm

Specs side by side

LaunchApple iPhone 15Google Pixel 9
AnnouncedSeptember 12, 2023August 13, 2024
ReleasedSeptember 22, 2023August 22, 2024
Launch price$7991$799
BodyApple iPhone 15Google Pixel 9
Size147.6 × 71.6 × 7.8 mm152.8 × 72 × 8.5 mm
Thickness7.8 mm (better)8.5 mm
Weight171 g (better)198 g
FrameAluminumPolished metal
BackColor-infused glassSilky matte glass
Water resistanceIP68IP68
ColoursBlack, Blue, Green, Yellow, PinkPeony, Wintergreen, Porcelain, Obsidian1
DisplayApple iPhone 15Google Pixel 9
Size6.1"6.3"
TypeSuper Retina XDR OLEDActua
Resolution1179 × 2556 (better)1080 × 2424
Refresh rate60 Hz120 Hz (better)
Peak brightness2,000 nits2,700 nits1 (better)
ProtectionCeramic ShieldGorilla Glass Victus 2
Performance and softwareApple iPhone 15Google Pixel 9
ChipsetA16 BionicGoogle Tensor G4
CPU6-core CPU with 2 performance and 4 efficiency cores1x 3.1 GHz Cortex-X4 + 3x 2.6 GHz Cortex-A720 + 4x 1.9 GHz Cortex-A5201
Process4 nm1—
Ships withiOSAndroid 14
OS updates5 years (to Sep 2028)17 years (to Aug 2031) (better)
Security updates—7 years (to Aug 2031)
MemoryApple iPhone 15Google Pixel 9
RAM6 GB112 GB (better)
Storage128 GB / 256 GB / 512 GB (better)128 GB / 256 GB
Card slotNo1No1
CamerasApple iPhone 15Google Pixel 9
Rear48 MP Main, OIS 12 MP Ultrawide50 MP Main 48 MP Ultrawide
Main camera48 MP50 MP
Optical zoomNoneNone
Front12 MP10.5 MP
Video4K Dolby Vision at 60 fps4K
BatteryApple iPhone 15Google Pixel 9
Capacity3,349 mAh14,700 mAh (better)
Wired charging20 W127 W1 (better)
Wireless charging15 W15 W
Reverse wireless—Yes1
ConnectivityApple iPhone 15Google Pixel 9
5GYesYes1
Wi-FiWi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) with 2x2 MIMOWi-Fi 7
Bluetooth5.35.3
NFCYesYes
USBUSB-C with USB 2 (up to 480Mb/s) and DisplayPortUSB-C 3.2
Headphone jackNo1No1
eSIMYesYes
Satellite messagingYesYes
FeaturesApple iPhone 15Google Pixel 9
Fingerprint—Under display1
Stereo speakers—Yes1

Highlighted: the better value where one is clearly better. Sources for each phone are listed on the Apple iPhone 15 and Google Pixel 9 pages.

Quick answers

Is the Apple iPhone 15 bigger than the Google Pixel 9?
The Apple iPhone 15 is 5.2 mm shorter, 0.7 mm thinner and 27 g lighter than the Google Pixel 9. Its screen is 0.2" smaller.
Which has the bigger battery, the Apple iPhone 15 or the Google Pixel 9?
The Google Pixel 9 has the bigger battery: 4,700 mAh against 3,349 mAh. Real battery life also depends on the chip and screen.
Which gets software updates for longer?
The Google Pixel 9: its maker promises OS updates until around August 2031, against September 2028 for the Apple iPhone 15.

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