iPhone 16 vs Pixel 9

Direct side-by-side battle analyzing hardware specifications, benchmark percentiles, battery endurance, and category performance advantages.

Smartphone Battle

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Apple · 2024

iPhone 16

72/ 100

Launch MSRP$799 USD

Google · 2024

Pixel 9

85/ 100

Launch MSRP$799 USD

WHO WINS WHERE

WHY IS Pixel 9 BETTER THAN iPhone 16?

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iPhone 16

Pixel 9Winner 🏆

BIGGEST HARDWARE DIFFERENCES

Margin Delta

SPEC FACTOR	iPhone 16	Pixel 9	LEADER
Refresh Rate	60Hz	120Hz	120Hz
Battery Capacity	3,561 mAh	4,700 mAh	+4,700 mAh
Wired Fast Charging	20W	27W	27W Max
Main Camera Sensor	48 MP	50 MP	50 MP
Screen Display Size	6.1"	6.3"	6.3"
Chassis Weight	170g	198g	170g Lightest

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Which Phone Should You Buy: Key Reasons & Hardware Advantages

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Reasons to buy iPhone 16:

✓28g lighter chassis (170g) optimized for one-handed ergonomics
✓48MP primary camera sensor with 4K/120fps video recording
✓6.1" display with 120Hz ProMotion refresh rate

Reasons to buy Pixel 9:

✓Larger 4,700 mAh battery capacity (+1,139 mAh more capacity)
✓50MP primary camera sensor with 4K/120fps video recording
✓6.3" display with 120Hz ProMotion refresh rate

How Do the Specifications Compare Side-by-Side?

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Specification	iPhone 16	Pixel 9
1. Display & Screen🏆 Pixel 9 Wins Display
Screen Type & Tech	Super Retina XDR OLED	Actua OLED
Screen Size	6.1"	6.3"
Resolution & Density	2556x1179 (460 ppi)	2424x1080 (422 ppi)
Refresh Rate	60 Hz ProMotion	120 Hz ProMotion
Brightness	2,000 nits peak	2,700 nits peak
Screen Protection	Scratch-resistant glass	Scratch-resistant glass
2. Platform & Performance🏆 Pixel 9 Wins Performance
Chipset / Processor	High performance SoC	High performance SoC
CPU Cores	Multi-core high performance	Multi-core high performance
GPU Graphics	Integrated Graphics	Integrated Graphics
Operating System	iOS 18	Android 14
3. Memory & Storage
RAM Memory	8 GB LPDDR	12 GB LPDDR
Internal Storage	128GB / 256GB / 512GB	128GB / 256GB
Storage Speed	High-speed flash	High-speed flash
Card Slot	No	No
4. Main Camera Optics🏆 Pixel 9 Wins Camera
Primary Camera	48 MP, f/1.6, OIS, Sony IMX	50 MP, f/1.68, OIS, Samsung GNK
Telephoto Zoom	None (Digital zoom only)	None (Digital zoom only)
Ultrawide Camera	12 MP, f/2.2	48 MP, f/1.7
LiDAR / Depth	None	None
5. Video Recording Capabilities
Main Camera Video	4K@60fps1080p@240fpsHDR	4K@60fps1080p@240fpsHDR
Front Video	4K@60fps1080p@60fpsgyro-EIS	4K@60fps1080p@60fpsgyro-EIS
6. Selfie Camera
Selfie Lens	12 MP, f/1.9	10.5 MP, f/2.2
7. Body & Dimensions🏆 iPhone 16 Lightest Chassis
Dimensions	147.6 x 71.6 x 7.8 mm	152.8 x 72 x 8.5 mm
Weight	170 g	198 g
Build Materials	Glass front, metal/glass frame	Glass front, metal/glass frame
SIM Type	Nano-SIM / eSIM support	Nano-SIM / eSIM support
Water Resistance	IP68	IP68
8. Battery & Charging🏆 Pixel 9 Wins Battery
Battery Capacity	3,561 mAh	4,700 mAh
Wired Fast Charging	20W wired fast charging	27W wired fast charging
Wireless Charging	25W wireless charging	15W wireless charging
Reverse Charging	Reverse wireless charging	Reverse wireless charging
9. Sound & Audio
Loudspeaker	Stereo speakers	Stereo speakers
3.5mm Headphone Jack	No	No
10. Connectivity & Comms
Wi-Fi Standard	Wi-Fi 7	Wi-Fi 7
Bluetooth	5.3	5.3
USB Port & Speed	USB-C 2.0	USB-C 3.2
NFC	Yes (contactless payment)	Yes (contactless payment)
11. Sensors & Security
Sensors	Biometric fingerprint/face, accelerometer, gyro, compass	Biometric fingerprint/face, accelerometer, gyro, compass
Satellite Features	Emergency SOS via satellite (select markets)	Emergency SOS via satellite (select markets)
12. Colors & Overview
Colors	Standard finishes	Standard finishes
Launch Price	$799	$799

Editorial Lab Verdict

Pixel 9 edges ahead with a BeastScore of 84.9/100

After comprehensive hardware benchmark comparisons, Pixel 9 ranks as the overall top pick in this matchup. Key differentiators include its superior specifications and verified build advantages.

When to choose iPhone 16:

Lighter body: 170g (28g lighter in hand)

When to choose Pixel 9:

Higher overall BeastScore: 84.9 vs top rival 71.7 · Larger battery capacity: 4,700 mAh (+1,139 mAh more)

Quick Answers

Frequently Asked Questions: iPhone 16 vs Pixel 9

Which is better: iPhone 16 or Pixel 9?

Pixel 9 leads with an overall BeastScore of 84.9/100 compared to iPhone 16 (71.7/100), driven by advantages in Higher overall BeastScore: 84.9 vs top rival 71.7 and Larger battery capacity: 4,700 mAh (+1,139 mAh more).