Google Pixel 9 Pro vs iPhone 17
50.2Performance72.9
63.9Display65.6
71Camera58.9
54Battery55.1
94.7Features89.3
7 spec wins — Google Pixel 9 Pro9 spec wins — iPhone 17
InnoReviews verdict
iPhone 17 wins this phone face-off, 66.7 to 62.3, pulling ahead mainly in performance (+23) and display (+2). Google Pixel 9 Pro still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Google Pixel 9 Pro
- Stronger camera score: 71 vs 59
- Stronger features score: 95 vs 89
- 150% higher Optical zoom: 5 x vs 2 x
- 133% higher Front camera: 42 MP vs 18 MP
- 100% higher RAM (max): 16 GB vs 8 GB
Reasons to pick the iPhone 17
- Stronger performance score: 73 vs 50
- 87% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 8,800 vs 4,700
- 85% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 3,600 vs 1,950
- 65% higher AnTuTu 10: 1,900,000 vs 1,150,000
- 48% higher Wired charging: 40 W vs 27 W
- Lower launch price: $799 vs $999
Display
| Spec | Google Pixel 9 Pro | iPhone 17 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.3 ″ | 6.3 ″ |
| Panel type | LTPO OLED | LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED |
| Resolution | 1280x2856 | 1206x2622 |
| Pixel density | 495 ppi+8% | 460 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 3,000 nits | 3,000 nits |
| Screen-to-body | 86.9 % | 90.9 %+5% |
Performance
| Spec | Google Pixel 9 Pro | iPhone 17 |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Google Tensor G4 | Apple A19 |
| AnTuTu 10 | 1,150,000 | 1,900,000+65% |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,950 | 3,600+85% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 4,700 | 8,800+87% |
| RAM (max) | 16 GB+100% | 8 GB |
| Storage options | 128/256/512GB/1TB | 256/512GB |
| Storage type | UFS 3.1 | NVMe |
Camera
| Spec | Google Pixel 9 Pro | iPhone 17 |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP+4% | 48 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.68 | f/1.6 |
| Ultra-wide | 48 MP | 48 MP |
| Telephoto | 48 MP | — |
| Optical zoom | 5 x+150% | 2 x |
| Max video | 4K@60fps | 4K@60fps |
| Front camera | 42 MP+133% | 18 MP |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | Google Pixel 9 Pro | iPhone 17 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 4,700 mAh+27% | 3,692 mAh |
| Wired charging | 27 W | 40 W+48% |
| Wireless charging | 21 W | 25 W+19% |
| Active use endurance | 11 h | 12 h+9% |
Design
| Spec | Google Pixel 9 Pro | iPhone 17 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 199 g | 177 g+11% |
| Thickness | 8.5 mm | 8 mm+6% |
| IP rating | IP68 | IP68 |
| Frame material | Aluminum | Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Google Pixel 9 Pro | iPhone 17 |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 6.0 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 3.2 | USB-C 2.0 |
| eSIM | Yes | Yes |
Software
| Spec | Google Pixel 9 Pro | iPhone 17 |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 14 | iOS 26 |
| OS update pledge | 7 years+17% | 6 years |
Audio
| Spec | Google Pixel 9 Pro | iPhone 17 |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |
