Google Pixel 9 vs iPhone 17
47.2Performance72.9
58.1Display65.6
57.4Camera58.9
53.3Battery55.1
94.7Features89.3
4 spec wins — Google Pixel 912 spec wins — iPhone 17
InnoReviews verdict
iPhone 17 wins this phone face-off, 66.7 to 57.4, pulling ahead mainly in performance (+26) and display (+7). Google Pixel 9 still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Google Pixel 9
- Stronger features score: 95 vs 89
- 50% higher RAM (max): 12 GB vs 8 GB
- 27% higher capacity: 4,700 mAh vs 3,692 mAh
- 17% higher OS update pledge: 7 years vs 6 years
Reasons to pick the iPhone 17
- Stronger performance score: 73 vs 47
- Stronger display score: 66 vs 58
- 91% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 8,800 vs 4,600
- 86% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 3,600 vs 1,940
- 73% higher AnTuTu 10: 1,900,000 vs 1,100,000
Display
| Spec | Google Pixel 9 | iPhone 17 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.3 ″ | 6.3 ″ |
| Panel type | OLED | LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED |
| Resolution | 1080x2424 | 1206x2622 |
| Pixel density | 422 ppi | 460 ppi+9% |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 2,700 nits | 3,000 nits+11% |
| Screen-to-body | 86.5 % | 90.9 %+5% |
Performance
| Spec | Google Pixel 9 | iPhone 17 |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Google Tensor G4 | Apple A19 |
| AnTuTu 10 | 1,100,000 | 1,900,000+73% |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,940 | 3,600+86% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 4,600 | 8,800+91% |
| RAM (max) | 12 GB+50% | 8 GB |
| Storage options | 128/256GB | 256/512GB |
| Storage type | UFS 3.1 | NVMe |
Camera
| Spec | Google Pixel 9 | iPhone 17 |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP+4% | 48 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.68 | f/1.6 |
| Ultra-wide | 48 MP | 48 MP |
| Optical zoom | 2 x | 2 x |
| Max video | 4K@60fps | 4K@60fps |
| Front camera | 11 MP | 18 MP+71% |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | Google Pixel 9 | iPhone 17 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 4,700 mAh+27% | 3,692 mAh |
| Wired charging | 27 W | 40 W+48% |
| Wireless charging | 15 W | 25 W+67% |
| Active use endurance | 11 h | 12 h+9% |
Design
| Spec | Google Pixel 9 | iPhone 17 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 198 g | 177 g+11% |
| Thickness | 8.5 mm | 8 mm+6% |
| IP rating | IP68 | IP68 |
| Frame material | Aluminum | Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Google Pixel 9 | iPhone 17 |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 6.0 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 3.2 | USB-C 2.0 |
| eSIM | Yes | Yes |
Software
| Spec | Google Pixel 9 | iPhone 17 |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 14 | iOS 26 |
| OS update pledge | 7 years+17% | 6 years |
Audio
| Spec | Google Pixel 9 | iPhone 17 |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |