Google Pixel 9 Pro XL vs iPhone 13
50.8Performance44.6
65.3Display35.8
71Camera33.5
59.3Battery38.9
94.7Features89.3
16 spec wins — Google Pixel 9 Pro XL4 spec wins — iPhone 13
InnoReviews verdict
Google Pixel 9 Pro XL wins this phone face-off, 63.8 to 44, pulling ahead mainly in camera (+38) and display (+30). iPhone 13 still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Google Pixel 9 Pro XL
- Stronger performance score: 51 vs 45
- Stronger display score: 65 vs 36
- Stronger camera score: 71 vs 34
- Stronger battery score: 59 vs 39
- Stronger features score: 95 vs 89
Reasons to pick the iPhone 13
- 21% lower weight: 174 g vs 221 g
- 12% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 5,300 vs 4,750
- 10% lower thickness: 7.7 mm vs 8.5 mm
- Lower launch price: $799 vs $1,099
Display
| Spec | Google Pixel 9 Pro XL | iPhone 13 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.8 ″+11% | 6.1 ″ |
| Panel type | LTPO OLED | Super Retina XDR OLED |
| Resolution | 1344x2992 | 1170x2532 |
| Pixel density | 486 ppi+6% | 460 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz+100% | 60 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 3,000 nits+150% | 1,200 nits |
| Screen-to-body | 89 %+3% | 86 % |
Performance
| Spec | Google Pixel 9 Pro XL | iPhone 13 |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Google Tensor G4 | Apple A15 Bionic |
| AnTuTu 10 | 1,180,000+28% | 920,000 |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,980 | 2,100+6% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 4,750 | 5,300+12% |
| RAM (max) | 16 GB+300% | 4 GB |
| Storage options | 128/256/512GB/1TB | 128/256/512GB |
| Storage type | UFS 3.1 | NVMe |
Camera
| Spec | Google Pixel 9 Pro XL | iPhone 13 |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP+317% | 12 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.68 | f/1.6 |
| Ultra-wide | 48 MP+300% | 12 MP |
| Telephoto | 48 MP | — |
| Optical zoom | 5 x+400% | 1 x |
| Max video | 4K@60fps | 4K@60fps |
| Front camera | 42 MP+250% | 12 MP |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | Google Pixel 9 Pro XL | iPhone 13 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,060 mAh+56% | 3,240 mAh |
| Wired charging | 37 W+85% | 20 W |
| Wireless charging | 23 W+53% | 15 W |
| Active use endurance | 11 h+10% | 10 h |
Design
| Spec | Google Pixel 9 Pro XL | iPhone 13 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 221 g | 174 g+21% |
| Thickness | 8.5 mm | 7.7 mm+10% |
| IP rating | IP68 | IP68 |
| Frame material | Aluminum | Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Google Pixel 9 Pro XL | iPhone 13 |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.0 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 3.2 | Lightning |
| eSIM | Yes | Yes |
Software
| Spec | Google Pixel 9 Pro XL | iPhone 13 |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 14 | iOS 15 |
| OS update pledge | 7 years+17% | 6 years |
Audio
| Spec | Google Pixel 9 Pro XL | iPhone 13 |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |