Google Pixel 9 Pro XL vs iPhone X
50.8Performance20
65.3Display29.7
71Camera35.3
59.3Battery21.3
94.7Features60
17 spec wins — Google Pixel 9 Pro XL2 spec wins — iPhone X
InnoReviews verdict
Google Pixel 9 Pro XL wins this phone face-off, 63.8 to 29.3, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+38) and camera (+36). iPhone X 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 20
- Stronger display score: 65 vs 30
- Stronger camera score: 71 vs 35
- Stronger battery score: 59 vs 21
- Stronger features score: 95 vs 60
Reasons to pick the iPhone X
- 21% lower weight: 174 g vs 221 g
Display
| Spec | Google Pixel 9 Pro XL | iPhone X |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.8 ″+17% | 5.8 ″ |
| Panel type | LTPO OLED | OLED |
| Resolution | 1344x2992 | 2436x1125 |
| Pixel density | 486 ppi+6% | 458 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz+100% | 60 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 3,000 nits+380% | 625 nits |
| Screen-to-body | 89 % | — |
Performance
| Spec | Google Pixel 9 Pro XL | iPhone X |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Google Tensor G4 | Apple A11 Bionic |
| AnTuTu 10 | 1,180,000Top 37% | — |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,980+89%Top 34% | 1,050Top 66% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 4,750+98%Top 38% | 2,400Top 75% |
| RAM (max) | 16 GB+433% | 3 GB |
| Storage options | 128/256/512GB/1TB | 64GB / 256GB |
| Storage type | UFS 3.1 | NVMe |
Camera
| Spec | Google Pixel 9 Pro XL | iPhone X |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP+317% | 12 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.68 | f/1.8 |
| Ultra-wide | 48 MP | — |
| Telephoto | 48 MP+300% | 12 MP |
| Optical zoom | 5 x+150% | 2 x |
| Max video | 4K@60fps | 4K@60fps |
| Front camera | 42 MP+500% | 7 MP |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | Google Pixel 9 Pro XL | iPhone X |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,060 mAh+86% | 2,716 mAh |
| Wired charging | 37 W+147% | 15 W |
| Wireless charging | 23 W+207% | 8 W |
| Active use endurance | 11 h | — |
Design
| Spec | Google Pixel 9 Pro XL | iPhone X |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 221 g | 174 g+21% |
| Thickness | 8.5 mm | 7.7 mm+9% |
| IP rating | IP68 | IP67 |
| Frame material | Aluminum | Stainless steel |
Connectivity
| Spec | Google Pixel 9 Pro XL | iPhone X |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | No |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.0 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 3.2 | Lightning |
| eSIM | Yes | No |
Software
| Spec | Google Pixel 9 Pro XL | iPhone X |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 14 | iOS 11 |
| OS update pledge | 7 years+40% | 5 years |
Audio
| Spec | Google Pixel 9 Pro XL | iPhone X |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |