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In a nutshell

The Pixel 9 has a 120Hz screen, more memory with 12GB of RAM and a bigger 6.3-inch screen. The iPhone 16 counters with a lighter 170g body and a smaller 6.1-inch screen.

At 128GB, both launched at the same £799.

Available models

Pixel 9

Capacity

Condition grades in stock

Excellent, Great, Good

iPhone 16

Capacity

Condition grades in stock

Pristine, Excellent, Great, Good

Durability

Pixel 9 83/100
iPhone 16 83/100

Both should get OS updates for the same length of time, until about 2031 (est.).

Front glass:The Pixel 9 has Gorilla Glass Victus 2 on the front and the iPhone 16 Ceramic Shield.

Weight:The Pixel 9 weighs 198g and the iPhone 16 170g, so the iPhone 16 is the lighter phone.

Water and dust:Both are rated IP68, the same protection against dust and water.

Frame:Both use the same aluminium frame.

Released

2024
2024

Updates until (est.)

2031
2031

Water resistance

IP68
IP68

Frame

Aluminium
Aluminium

Weight

198g
170gLighter

Release date

22 August 2024
20 September 2024

Front glass

Gorilla Glass Victus 2
Ceramic Shield

Dimensions

152.8 x 72 x 8.5 mm
147.6 x 71.6 x 7.8 mm

Biometrics

Fingerprint; Face Unlock
Face ID

Security updates until

2031
–

Repairability

–
EU repairability class C

Performance

Pixel 9 88/100
iPhone 16 79/100

The Pixel 9 has more memory, 12GB against 8GB.

Chip:The Pixel 9 runs the Google Tensor G4 and the iPhone 16 the A18.

Memory:The Pixel 9 has 12GB of RAM against 8GB on the iPhone 16, which helps keep more apps open in the background.

AI features:The Pixel 9 supports Google's AI features and the iPhone 16 supports Apple Intelligence.

Storage:The Pixel 9 launched in 128GB and 256GB and the iPhone 16 in 128GB, 256GB and 512GB.

Chip

Google Tensor G4
A18

RAM

12GBMore memory
8GB

Storage options

128GB, 256GB
128GB, 256GB, 512GB

AI features

Yes
Yes

Screen quality

Pixel 9 93/100
iPhone 16 68/100

The Pixel 9 has the smoother screen, 120Hz against 60Hz.

Size:The Pixel 9's 6.3-inch screen is bigger than the 6.1-inch screen on the iPhone 16.

Smoothness:The Pixel 9 refreshes at up to 120Hz against 60Hz on the iPhone 16, so scrolling looks smoother.

Panel:The Pixel 9 uses an Actua OLED panel at 2424 x 1080 and the iPhone 16 a Super Retina XDR OLED panel at 2556 x 1179.

Brightness:The Pixel 9 peaks at 2700 nits against 2000 on the iPhone 16, by the makers' figures, so it is easier to read in bright sun.

Screen size

6.3"Bigger screen
6.1"

Screen type

Actua OLED
Super Retina XDR OLED

Refresh rate

120HzSmoother scrolling
60Hz

Resolution

2424 x 1080
2556 x 1179

Peak brightness

2700 nits (maker figure)
2000 nits (maker figure)

Camera

Pixel 9 54/100
iPhone 16 48/100

The Pixel 9 has the higher-resolution 50MP main camera.

Main camera:The Pixel 9 has a 50MP main camera against 48MP on the iPhone 16, which leaves more detail to crop into.

Ultrawide:The Pixel 9 has a 48MP ultrawide and the iPhone 16 a 12MP one.

Selfies:The iPhone 16 has a 12MP selfie camera against 10.5MP on the Pixel 9.

Video:The Pixel 9 records video at up to 4K 60fps 10-bit HDR and the iPhone 16 at up to 4K 60fps Dolby Vision.

Main camera

50MPMore megapixels
48MP

Ultrawide

48MPMore megapixels
12MP

Telephoto

None
None

Optical zoom

None
None

Front camera

10.5MP
12MPSharper selfies

Video recording

4K 60fps 10-bit HDR
4K 60fps Dolby Vision

2x zoom

Crop from the main sensor, no telephoto lens
Crop from the main sensor, no telephoto lens

Battery

Pixel 9 73/100
iPhone 16 72/100

Battery

4700mAhBigger battery
3561mAh

Wired charging

27W
–

Wireless charging

Pixel Stand 15W, Qi 12W
MagSafe 22.5W, Qi2 25W

Video playback (maker)

–
Up to 22 hours

Connectivity

Pixel 9 86/100
iPhone 16 74/100

Both have 5G and the same Wi-Fi 7.

Port:The Pixel 9 has USB-C (USB 3.2) and the iPhone 16 USB-C (USB 2, 480Mb/s). The Pixel 9's port moves files faster over a cable.

SIM:Both take the same Nano-SIM + eSIM setup.

Bluetooth:Both have the same Bluetooth 5.3.

5G

Yes
Yes

Port

USB-C (USB 3.2)
USB-C (USB 2, 480Mb/s)

Wi-Fi

Wi-Fi 7
Wi-Fi 7

SIM

Nano-SIM + eSIM
Nano-SIM + eSIM

Bluetooth

Bluetooth 5.3
Bluetooth 5.3

Our verdict

Buy the Pixel 9 if you want a 120Hz screen and more memory with 12GB of RAM. Buy the iPhone 16 if you want a lighter 170g body and a smaller 6.1-inch screen.

Buy the Pixel 9 if

  • You want a 120Hz screen
  • You want more memory with 12GB of RAM
  • You want a bigger 6.3-inch screen
Shop from £294.80

Buy the iPhone 16 if

  • You want a lighter 170g body
  • You want a smaller 6.1-inch screen
Shop from £475.19

FAQs

The Pixel 9's 6.3-inch screen is bigger than the 6.1-inch screen on the iPhone 16.

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