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Our Verdict
Analysis
Google Pixel 9 Pro has the larger battery; iPhone 16 Pro Max has the bigger display; Google Pixel 9 Pro has the cheaper price.
Overall Winner
Google Pixel 9 Pro
Display Winner
iPhone 16 Pro Max
Performance Winner
Tie
Camera Winner
Tie
Battery Winner
Google Pixel 9 Pro
Value Winner
Google Pixel 9 Pro
Specifications Comparison
| Feature | Google Pixel 9 Pro | iPhone 16 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Display size (in) | 6.30 | 6.90 |
| Battery (mAh) | 4700 | 4685 |
| Main camera (MP) | 50.00 | 48.00 |
| Selfie (MP) | 42.00 | 12.00 |
| Weight (g) | 199 | 227 |
| Thickness (mm) | 8.50 | 8.25 |
| Chipset | Google Tensor G4 | Apple A18 Pro |
| OS | Android 14 | iOS 18 |
Pros & Cons
Google Pixel 9 Pro
- Best-in-class image processing
- Clean software
- Long updates
- Battery life trails rivals
- Slow charging
- Tensor still trails Snapdragon in raw perf
iPhone 16 Pro Max
- Excellent build quality
- Strong sustained performance
- Reliable cameras
- Long software support
- Expensive
- Slow charging compared to Android flagships
- Heavy in hand
Every Spec, Side by Side
Specification
Google
Google Pixel 9 Pro
Apple
iPhone 16 Pro Max
Battery 3 specs
Type
Li-Ion 4700 mAh
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Capacity
4700 mAh
4685 mAh
Charging
27W wired, 21W wireless
27W wired, 25W MagSafe
Body 5 specs
Build
Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus 2), glass back (Gorilla Glass Victus 2), aluminum frame
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SIM
Nano-SIM + eSIM
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IP68 dust tight and water resistant (immersible up to 1.5m for 30 min)
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Weight
199 g
227 g
Dimensions
152.8 x 72 x 8.5 mm
163 x 77.6 x 8.25 mm
Connectivity 7 specs
WLAN
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e/7, tri-band
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Bluetooth
5.3, A2DP, LE, aptX HD
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Positioning
GPS (L1+L5), GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS, NavIC
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Radio
No
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USB
USB Type-C 3.2
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5G
Yes
Yes
NFC
Yes
Yes
Display 4 specs
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2, Mohs level 4
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Type
LTPO OLED
LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED
Size
6.3 inches
6.9 inches
Resolution
1280 x 2856 pixels
2868 x 1320 pixels
Eu Label 4 specs
Energy
Class A
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Battery
50:44h endurance, 1000 cycles
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Free fall
Class A (270 falls)
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Repairability
Class C
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Features 2 specs
Sensors
Fingerprint (under display, ultrasonic), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer, thermometer (skin temperature)
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Ultra Wideband (UWB) support
Satellite SOS service
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Launch 2 specs
Announced
2024, August 13
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Status
Available. Released 2024, September 09
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Main Camera 3 specs
Features
Multi-zone Laser AF, LED flash, Pixel Shift, Ultra-HDR, panorama, Best Take, Zoom Enhance
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Video
8K@30fps (via cloud-based upscaling), 4K@24/30/60fps, 1080p@24/30/60/120/240fps; gyro-EIS, OIS, 10-bit HDR
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Triple
50 MP + 48 MP + 48 MP
48 MP + 48 MP + 12 MP
Memory 5 specs
Card slot
No
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Internal
128GB 16GB RAM, 256GB 16GB RAM, 512GB 16GB RAM, 1TB 16GB RAM
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UFS 3.1
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RAM
16GB
8GB
Storage
256GB
256GB
Misc 4 specs
Colors
Porcelain, Rose Quartz, Hazel, Obsidian
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Models
GR83Y, GEC77, GWVK6
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SAR EU
0.99 W/kg (head) 1.37 W/kg (body)
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Price
$ 399.94 / C$ 667.99 / £ 391.97 / € 654.44 / ₹ 109,999
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Network 7 specs
Technology
GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G
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2G bands
GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
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3G bands
HSDPA 800 / 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100
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4G bands
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 38, 40, 41, 48, 66, 71 - GR83Y
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1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 14, 20, 25, 26, 28, 30, 38, 40, 41, 66, 71, 75, 76, 77, 78, 79 SA/NSA/Sub6 - GEC77
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5G bands
1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 14, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 38, 40, 41, 48, 66, 70, 71, 77, 78, 258, 260, 261 SA/NSA/Sub6/mmWave - GR83Y
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Speed
HSPA, LTE, 5G
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Our Tests 4 specs
Performance
AnTuTu: 838931 (v9), 1088917
(v10)
GeekBench: 3850 (v5), 4728 (v6)
3DMark: 2574 (Wild Life Extreme)
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Display
2331 nits max brightness (measured)
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Loudspeaker
-24.3 LUFS (Very good)
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Battery
Active use score 13:11h
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Platform 4 specs
CPU
Octa-core (1x3.1 GHz Cortex-X4 & 3x2.6 GHz Cortex-A720 & 4x1.92 GHz Cortex-A520)
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GPU
Mali-G715 MC7
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OS
Android 14
iOS 18
Chipset
Google Tensor G4
Apple A18 Pro
Selfie Camera 3 specs
Features
HDR, panorama
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Video
4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60fps
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Single
42 MP
12 MP
Sound 2 specs
Loudspeaker
Yes, with stereo speakers
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3.5mm jack
No
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Common Questions
Which phone is the best in this comparison?
Google Pixel 9 Pro has the larger battery; iPhone 16 Pro Max has the bigger display; Google Pixel 9 Pro has the cheaper price.
How are the comparison winners decided?
We compare measurable specs (display size, battery capacity, RAM, charging, weight) and price (USD). When two phones tie or data is missing we mark the category "Depends".
Which is more affordable?
The cheaper option is shown as the value winner above. Prices are USD and may vary by region or retailer.