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Google Pixel 9 Pro XL vs iPhone 13 mini

WINNER
Google Pixel 9 Pro XL
63.8Inno Score
VS
iPhone 13 mini
42Inno Score
50.8Performance49.5
65.3Display33.6
71Camera33.5
59.3Battery24.2
94.7Features89.3
13 spec wins — Google Pixel 9 Pro XL4 spec wins — iPhone 13 mini

InnoReviews verdict

Google Pixel 9 Pro XL wins this phone face-off, 63.8 to 42, pulling ahead mainly in camera (+38) and battery (+35). iPhone 13 mini 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 display score: 65 vs 34
  • Stronger camera score: 71 vs 34
  • Stronger battery score: 59 vs 24
  • Stronger features score: 95 vs 89
  • 317% higher Main camera: 50 MP vs 12 MP

Reasons to pick the iPhone 13 mini

  • 36% lower weight: 141 g vs 221 g
  • 19% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 5,650 vs 4,750
  • 17% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 2,320 vs 1,980
  • Lower launch price: $699 vs $1,099

Display

Display comparison: Google Pixel 9 Pro XL versus iPhone 13 mini
SpecGoogle Pixel 9 Pro XLiPhone 13 mini
Screen size6.8 ″+26%5.4 ″
Panel typeLTPO OLEDOLED
Resolution1344x29922340x1080
Pixel density486 ppi+2%476 ppi
Refresh rate120 Hz+100%60 Hz
Peak brightness3,000 nits+150%1,200 nits
Screen-to-body89 %—

Performance

Performance comparison: Google Pixel 9 Pro XL versus iPhone 13 mini
SpecGoogle Pixel 9 Pro XLiPhone 13 mini
ChipsetGoogle Tensor G4Apple A15 Bionic
AnTuTu 101,180,000+3%Top 37%1,150,000Top 37%
Geekbench 6 (single)1,980Top 34%2,320+17%Top 15%
Geekbench 6 (multi)4,750Top 38%5,650+19%Top 26%
RAM (max)16 GB+300%4 GB
Storage options128/256/512GB/1TB128GB / 256GB / 512GB
Storage typeUFS 3.1NVMe

Camera

Camera comparison: Google Pixel 9 Pro XL versus iPhone 13 mini
SpecGoogle Pixel 9 Pro XLiPhone 13 mini
Main camera50 MP+317%12 MP
Main aperturef/1.68f/1.6
Ultra-wide48 MP+300%12 MP
Telephoto48 MP—
Optical zoom5 x—
Max video4K@60fps4K@60fps
Front camera42 MP+250%12 MP
OISYesYes

Battery

Battery comparison: Google Pixel 9 Pro XL versus iPhone 13 mini
SpecGoogle Pixel 9 Pro XLiPhone 13 mini
Capacity5,060 mAh+108%2,438 mAh
Wired charging37 W+85%20 W
Wireless charging23 W+53%15 W
Active use endurance11 h—

Design

Design comparison: Google Pixel 9 Pro XL versus iPhone 13 mini
SpecGoogle Pixel 9 Pro XLiPhone 13 mini
Weight221 g141 g+36%
Thickness8.5 mm7.7 mm+9%
IP ratingIP68IP68
Frame materialAluminumAluminum

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: Google Pixel 9 Pro XL versus iPhone 13 mini
SpecGoogle Pixel 9 Pro XLiPhone 13 mini
5GYesYes
Wi-FiWi-Fi 7Wi-Fi 6
Bluetooth5.35.0
NFCYesYes
USBUSB-C 3.2Lightning
eSIMYesYes

Software

Software comparison: Google Pixel 9 Pro XL versus iPhone 13 mini
SpecGoogle Pixel 9 Pro XLiPhone 13 mini
OS at launchAndroid 14iOS 15
OS update pledge7 years+17%6 years

Audio

Audio comparison: Google Pixel 9 Pro XL versus iPhone 13 mini
SpecGoogle Pixel 9 Pro XLiPhone 13 mini
Stereo speakersYesYes
3.5mm jackNoNo

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