Google Pixel 9 vs iPhone 13
47.2Performance44.6
58.1Display35.8
51.8Camera33.5
53.3Battery38.9
94.7Features89.3
13 spec wins — Google Pixel 96 spec wins — iPhone 13
InnoReviews verdict
Google Pixel 9 wins this phone face-off, 56.3 to 44, pulling ahead mainly in display (+22) and camera (+18). 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
- Stronger display score: 58 vs 36
- Stronger camera score: 52 vs 34
- Stronger battery score: 53 vs 39
- Stronger features score: 95 vs 89
- 317% higher Main camera: 50 MP vs 12 MP
Reasons to pick the iPhone 13
- 15% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 5,300 vs 4,600
- 14% higher Front camera: 12 MP vs 11 MP
- 12% lower weight: 174 g vs 198 g
- 10% lower thickness: 7.7 mm vs 8.5 mm
Display
| Spec | Google Pixel 9 | iPhone 13 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.3 ″+3% | 6.1 ″ |
| Panel type | OLED | Super Retina XDR OLED |
| Resolution | 1080x2424 | 1170x2532 |
| Pixel density | 422 ppi | 460 ppi+9% |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz+100% | 60 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 2,700 nits+125% | 1,200 nits |
| Screen-to-body | 86.5 %+1% | 86 % |
Performance
| Spec | Google Pixel 9 | iPhone 13 |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Google Tensor G4 | Apple A15 Bionic |
| AnTuTu 10 | 1,100,000+20% | 920,000 |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,940 | 2,100+8% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 4,600 | 5,300+15% |
| RAM (max) | 12 GB+200% | 4 GB |
| Storage options | 128/256GB | 128/256/512GB |
| Storage type | UFS 3.1 | NVMe |
Camera
| Spec | Google Pixel 9 | iPhone 13 |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP+317% | 12 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.68 | f/1.6 |
| Ultra-wide | 48 MP+300% | 12 MP |
| Optical zoom | 2 x+100% | 1 x |
| Max video | 4K@60fps | 4K@60fps |
| Front camera | 11 MP | 12 MP+14% |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | Google Pixel 9 | iPhone 13 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 4,700 mAh+45% | 3,240 mAh |
| Wired charging | 27 W+35% | 20 W |
| Wireless charging | 15 W | 15 W |
| Active use endurance | 11 h+10% | 10 h |
Design
| Spec | Google Pixel 9 | iPhone 13 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 198 g | 174 g+12% |
| Thickness | 8.5 mm | 7.7 mm+10% |
| IP rating | IP68 | IP68 |
| Frame material | Aluminum | Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Google Pixel 9 | 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 | iPhone 13 |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 14 | iOS 15 |
| OS update pledge | 7 years+17% | 6 years |
Audio
| Spec | Google Pixel 9 | iPhone 13 |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |