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Apple iPhone 16 vs Google Pixel 9

The Apple iPhone 16 and Google Pixel 9 each come out ahead on 5 counts, so it comes down to which strengths matter to you.

Which should you buy?

Pick the Apple iPhone 16 for

  • Faster wireless charging: 25 W vs 15 W
  • Lighter: 170 g vs 198 g (28 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 3,561 mAh (32% more)
  • Bigger screen: 6.3" vs 6.1"
  • Smoother display: 120 Hz vs 60 Hz
  • Brighter display: 2,700 vs 2,000 nits peak
  • More RAM: up to 12 GB vs 8 GB

Size comparison

The Apple iPhone 16 is 5.2 mm shorter, 0.7 mm thinner and 28 g lighter than the Google Pixel 9. Its screen is 0.2" smaller.

  • Apple iPhone 16147.6 × 71.6 × 7.8 mm
  • Google Pixel 9152.8 × 72 × 8.5 mm

Specs side by side

LaunchApple iPhone 16Google Pixel 9
AnnouncedSeptember 9, 20241August 13, 2024
ReleasedSeptember 20, 20241August 22, 2024
Launch price$799$799
BodyApple iPhone 16Google Pixel 9
Size147.6 × 71.6 × 7.8 mm152.8 × 72 × 8.5 mm
Thickness7.8 mm (better)8.5 mm
Weight170 g (better)198 g
FrameAluminumPolished metal
BackColor-infused glassSilky matte glass
Water resistanceIP68IP68
ColoursBlack, White, Pink, Teal, UltramarinePeony, Wintergreen, Porcelain, Obsidian1
DisplayApple iPhone 16Google 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 16Google Pixel 9
ChipsetA18Google 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
Ships withiOSAndroid 14
OS updates—7 years (to Aug 2031)
Security updates—7 years (to Aug 2031)
MemoryApple iPhone 16Google Pixel 9
RAM8 GB112 GB (better)
Storage128 GB / 256 GB / 512 GB (better)128 GB / 256 GB
Card slotNoNo1
CamerasApple iPhone 16Google 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 16Google Pixel 9
Capacity3,561 mAh14,700 mAh (better)
Wired charging—27 W1
Wireless charging25 W (better)15 W
Reverse wireless—Yes1
ConnectivityApple iPhone 16Google Pixel 9
5GYesYes1
Wi-FiWi-Fi 7 (802.11be) with 2x2 MIMOWi-Fi 7
Bluetooth5.35.3
NFCYesYes
USBUSB-C, USB 2 (up to 480Mb/s)USB-C 3.2
Headphone jackNo1No1
eSIMYesYes
Satellite messagingYesYes
FeaturesApple iPhone 16Google Pixel 9
FingerprintNone (Face ID)1Under display1
Stereo speakersYesYes1

Highlighted: the better value where one is clearly better. Sources for each phone are listed on the Apple iPhone 16 and Google Pixel 9 pages.

Quick answers

Is the Apple iPhone 16 bigger than the Google Pixel 9?
The Apple iPhone 16 is 5.2 mm shorter, 0.7 mm thinner and 28 g lighter than the Google Pixel 9. Its screen is 0.2" smaller.
Which has the bigger battery, the Apple iPhone 16 or the Google Pixel 9?
The Google Pixel 9 has the bigger battery: 4,700 mAh against 3,561 mAh. Real battery life also depends on the chip and screen.

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