Skip to content
InnoReviews

Google Pixel 9 vs iPhone SE (3rd gen)

WINNER
Google Pixel 9

Google

Google Pixel 9

$799

56.3Inno Score
VS
A
38.3Inno Score
47.2Performance44
58.1Display21.3
51.8Camera31.9
53.3Battery27.7
94.7Features89.3
15 spec wins — Google Pixel 94 spec wins — iPhone SE (3rd gen)

InnoReviews verdict

Google Pixel 9 wins this phone face-off, 56.3 to 38.3, pulling ahead mainly in display (+37) and battery (+26). iPhone SE (3rd gen) 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 performance score: 47 vs 44
  • Stronger display score: 58 vs 21
  • Stronger camera score: 52 vs 32
  • Stronger battery score: 53 vs 28
  • Stronger features score: 95 vs 89

Reasons to pick the iPhone SE (3rd gen)

  • 27% lower weight: 144 g vs 198 g
  • 14% lower thickness: 7.3 mm vs 8.5 mm
  • 13% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 5,200 vs 4,600
  • Lower launch price: $429 vs $799

Display

Display comparison: Google Pixel 9 versus iPhone SE (3rd gen)
SpecGoogle Pixel 9iPhone SE (3rd gen)
Screen size6.3 ″+34%4.7 ″
Panel typeOLEDRetina IPS LCD
Resolution1080x2424750x1334
Pixel density422 ppi+29%326 ppi
Refresh rate120 Hz+100%60 Hz
Peak brightness2,700 nits+332%625 nits
Screen-to-body86.5 %+32%65.4 %

Performance

Performance comparison: Google Pixel 9 versus iPhone SE (3rd gen)
SpecGoogle Pixel 9iPhone SE (3rd gen)
ChipsetGoogle Tensor G4Apple A15 Bionic
AnTuTu 101,100,000+24%Top 42%890,000Top 59%
Geekbench 6 (single)1,940Top 37%2,100+8%Top 27%
Geekbench 6 (multi)4,600Top 40%5,200+13%Top 32%
RAM (max)12 GB+200%4 GB
Storage options128/256GB64/128/256GB
Storage typeUFS 3.1NVMe

Camera

Camera comparison: Google Pixel 9 versus iPhone SE (3rd gen)
SpecGoogle Pixel 9iPhone SE (3rd gen)
Main camera50 MP+317%12 MP
Main aperturef/1.68f/1.8
Ultra-wide48 MP—
Optical zoom2 x+100%1 x
Max video4K@60fps4K@60fps
Front camera11 MP+50%7 MP
OISYesYes

Battery

Battery comparison: Google Pixel 9 versus iPhone SE (3rd gen)
SpecGoogle Pixel 9iPhone SE (3rd gen)
Capacity4,700 mAh+133%2,018 mAh
Wired charging27 W+35%20 W
Wireless charging15 W+100%8 W
Active use endurance11 h+57%7 h

Design

Design comparison: Google Pixel 9 versus iPhone SE (3rd gen)
SpecGoogle Pixel 9iPhone SE (3rd gen)
Weight198 g144 g+27%
Thickness8.5 mm7.3 mm+14%
IP ratingIP68IP67
Frame materialAluminumAluminum

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: Google Pixel 9 versus iPhone SE (3rd gen)
SpecGoogle Pixel 9iPhone SE (3rd gen)
5GYesYes
Wi-FiWi-Fi 7Wi-Fi 6
Bluetooth5.35.0
NFCYesYes
USBUSB-C 3.2Lightning
eSIMYesYes

Software

Software comparison: Google Pixel 9 versus iPhone SE (3rd gen)
SpecGoogle Pixel 9iPhone SE (3rd gen)
OS at launchAndroid 14iOS 15
OS update pledge7 years+17%6 years

Audio

Audio comparison: Google Pixel 9 versus iPhone SE (3rd gen)
SpecGoogle Pixel 9iPhone SE (3rd gen)
Stereo speakersYesYes
3.5mm jackNoNo

Related comparisons

Google Pixel 9vs iPhone 15 ProVSGoogle Pixel 9vs Google Pixel 11VSGoogle Pixel 9vs Honor 200VSGoogle Pixel 9vs Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6VSiPhone SE (3rd gen)vs Honor X9aVSiPhone SE (3rd gen)vs iPhone 11 Pro MaxVSiPhone SE (3rd gen)vs Redmi Note 10 ProVSiPhone SE (3rd gen)vs Samsung Galaxy A16 5GVS

Try another matchup