Google Pixel 9 Pro XL vs iPhone 16 Pro
50.8Performance68.7
65.3Display59.9
71Camera59.3
59.3Battery51.8
94.7Features89.3
10 spec wins — Google Pixel 9 Pro XL8 spec wins — iPhone 16 Pro
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: Google Pixel 9 Pro XL scores 63.8 against 63.7 for iPhone 16 Pro. Pick by the categories that matter to you — Google Pixel 9 Pro XL edges ahead in camera and battery, or by price.
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Google Pixel 9 Pro XL
- Stronger display score: 65 vs 60
- Stronger camera score: 71 vs 59
- Stronger battery score: 59 vs 52
- Stronger features score: 95 vs 89
- 300% higher telephoto: 48 MP vs 12 MP
Reasons to pick the iPhone 16 Pro
- Stronger performance score: 69 vs 51
- 75% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 8,300 vs 4,750
- 72% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 3,400 vs 1,980
- 40% higher AnTuTu 10: 1,650,000 vs 1,180,000
- 10% lower weight: 199 g vs 221 g
Display
| Spec | Google Pixel 9 Pro XL | iPhone 16 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.8 ″+8% | 6.3 ″ |
| Panel type | LTPO OLED | LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED |
| Resolution | 1344x2992 | 1206x2622 |
| Pixel density | 486 ppi+6% | 460 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 3,000 nits+50% | 2,000 nits |
| Screen-to-body | 89 % | 90.9 %+2% |
Performance
| Spec | Google Pixel 9 Pro XL | iPhone 16 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Google Tensor G4 | Apple A18 Pro |
| AnTuTu 10 | 1,180,000 | 1,650,000+40% |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,980 | 3,400+72% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 4,750 | 8,300+75% |
| RAM (max) | 16 GB+100% | 8 GB |
| Storage options | 128/256/512GB/1TB | 128/256/512GB/1TB |
| Storage type | UFS 3.1 | NVMe |
Camera
| Spec | Google Pixel 9 Pro XL | iPhone 16 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP+4% | 48 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.68 | f/1.78 |
| Ultra-wide | 48 MP | 48 MP |
| Telephoto | 48 MP+300% | 12 MP |
| Optical zoom | 5 x | 5 x |
| Max video | 4K@60fps | 4K@120fps |
| Front camera | 42 MP+250% | 12 MP |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | Google Pixel 9 Pro XL | iPhone 16 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,060 mAh+41% | 3,582 mAh |
| Wired charging | 37 W+23% | 30 W |
| Wireless charging | 23 W | 25 W+9% |
| Active use endurance | 11 h | 12 h+9% |
Design
| Spec | Google Pixel 9 Pro XL | iPhone 16 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 221 g | 199 g+10% |
| Thickness | 8.5 mm | 8.3 mm+2% |
| IP rating | IP68 | IP68 |
| Frame material | Aluminum | Titanium |
Connectivity
| Spec | Google Pixel 9 Pro XL | iPhone 16 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.3 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 3.2 | USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 |
| eSIM | Yes | Yes |
Software
| Spec | Google Pixel 9 Pro XL | iPhone 16 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 14 | iOS 18 |
| OS update pledge | 7 years+17% | 6 years |
Audio
| Spec | Google Pixel 9 Pro XL | iPhone 16 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |
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