Should you buy Google Pixel 9 or Apple IPhone 16? Well, your search ends here. Find out which mobile phone is best for you - Compare the two models on the basis of their Price in India, Body, Display, Storage, Connectivity, Camera, and Performance. Google Pixel 9 starts at ₹ 79,999 and Apple IPhone 16 starts at ₹ 79,900.
Google Pixel 9 has screen size of 6.68 inches
and Apple IPhone 16 has screen size of 6.7 inches. Google Pixel 9 comes up with internal storage of 128 GB and RAM of 8 GB. Coming to the Camera, Former has primary camera of 64 MP (f/1.9, wide) + 48 MP (f/3.5, telephoto) + 12 MP (f/2.2, ultrawide) + PDAF and front camera of 16 MP (f/2.2, ultrawide) + Auto-HDR whereas latter has primary camera of 12 MP (f/1.6, wide) + 12 MP (f/2.0, telephoto) + 12 MP (f/1.8, ultrawide) and front camera of 12 MP (f/2.2, wide) + HDR.
Check detailed comparison below to compare specification for both models. Don't forget to check out expert opinion as well.
| Specifications | Google Pixel 9 | Apple IPhone 16 |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Android 14 | iOS 17 |
| Screen Size | 6.68 inches | 6.7 inches |
| Chipset | Google Tensor G3 | |
| RAM | 8GB | |
| Internal Storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB |
Summary | |||
| Specs Score | 76 | 81 | |
| OS | Android 14 | iOS 17 | |
| Screen Size | 6.68 inches | 6.7 inches | |
| Chipset | Google Tensor G3 | ||
| RAM | 8GB | ||
| Internal Storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | ||
GENERAL | |||
| Colours | White and Black | Silver, Graphite, Gold, Pacific Blue; other unspecified colors | |
| Device type | Super AMOLED, 144Hz, HDR10+ | Smartphone | |
| Operating System | Android 14 | iOS 17 | |
| Sim | Nano-SIM and/or eSIM | Single SIM (Nano-SIM and/or eSIM) or Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by) - for China | |
DESIGN | |||
| Body Material | Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus), glass back (Gorilla Glass Victus), aluminum frame | Front/back glass, aluminum frame (7000 series) | |
| Weight | 190 grams | 228 g | |
DISPLAY | |||
| Aspect Ratio | 19.5:9 ratio | 19.5:9 ratio | |
| Pixel Density | 512 ppi density | 457 ppi density | |
| Screen resolution | 1440 x 3120 pixels | 1284 x 2778 pixels | |
| Screen size | 6.68 inches | 6.7 inches | |
| Touchscreen | Yes | Yes, with Multitouch | |
PERFORMANCE | |||
| Chipset | Google Tensor G3 | ||
| CPU | Octa-core (2x2.80 GHz Cortex-X1 & 2x2.25 GHz Cortex-A76 & 4x1.80 GHz Cortex-A55) | ||
| GPU | Mail-G820 | ||
| RAM | 8GB | ||
STORAGE | |||
| Card Slot | No | ||
| Internal Storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | ||
CAMERA | |||
| Camera Features | Dual-LED flash, Pixel Shift, Auto-HDR, panorama | ||
| Front Camera | 16 MP (f/2.2, ultrawide) + Auto-HDR | 12 MP (f/2.2, wide) + HDR | |
| Primary camera | 64 MP (f/1.9, wide) + 48 MP (f/3.5, telephoto) + 12 MP (f/2.2, ultrawide) + PDAF | 12 MP (f/1.6, wide) + 12 MP (f/2.0, telephoto) + 12 MP (f/1.8, ultrawide) | |
| Video Recording | 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps; gyro-EIS, OIS | ||
MULTIMEDIA | |||
| Video Player | 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps; gyro-EIS, OIS | ||
BATTERY | |||
| Type | 5000 mAh | 4400 mAh | |
| Stand By | No | No | |
| Talk Time | No | No | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
| Bluetooth | 5.4, A2DP, LE, aptX HD | 5.2, A2DP, LE | |
| Edge | Yes | ||
| GPRS | Yes | ||
| GPS Facility | Yes, with dual-band A-GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, QZSS, BDS | Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, QZSS | |
| Speed | HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE-A (CA), 5G | HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE-A, 5G, EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps | |
| USB | USB Type-C 3.2 | Lightning, USB 2.0 | |
NETWORK SUPPORT | |||
| 2G | Yes | ||
| 3G | Yes | ||
| 4G | Yes | ||
| 5G | Yes | ||
MORE FEATURES | |||
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes | Yes | |
| Quick Charging | Fast charging 50W | Fast charging USB Power Delivery 2.0 | |
| Sensors | Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer Ultra Wideband (UWB) support | Face ID, accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer Siri natural language commands and dictation Ultra Wideband (UWB) support Satellite emergency calls> | |
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Google Pixel 9 comes up with primary camera of 64 MP (f/1.9, wide) + 48 MP (f/3.5, telephoto) + 12 MP (f/2.2, ultrawide) + PDAF whereas Apple IPhone 16 comes up with 12 MP (f/1.6, wide) + 12 MP (f/2.0, telephoto) + 12 MP (f/1.8, ultrawide). Some of the Camera Features for both the mobiles include Dual-LED flash, Pixel Shift, Auto-HDR, panorama .