Google Pixel 9 vs iPhone X
47.2Performance20
58.1Display29.7
51.8Camera35.3
53.3Battery21.3
94.7Features60
14 spec wins — Google Pixel 93 spec wins — iPhone X
InnoReviews verdict
Google Pixel 9 wins this phone face-off, 56.3 to 29.3, pulling ahead mainly in features (+35) and battery (+32). 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
- Stronger performance score: 47 vs 20
- Stronger display score: 58 vs 30
- Stronger camera score: 52 vs 35
- Stronger battery score: 53 vs 21
- Stronger features score: 95 vs 60
- Lower launch price: $799 vs $999
Reasons to pick the iPhone X
- 12% lower weight: 174 g vs 198 g
Display
| Spec | Google Pixel 9 | iPhone X |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.3 ″+9% | 5.8 ″ |
| Panel type | OLED | OLED |
| Resolution | 1080x2424 | 2436x1125 |
| Pixel density | 422 ppi | 458 ppi+9% |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz+100% | 60 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 2,700 nits+332% | 625 nits |
| Screen-to-body | 86.5 % | — |
Performance
| Spec | Google Pixel 9 | iPhone X |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Google Tensor G4 | Apple A11 Bionic |
| AnTuTu 10 | 1,100,000Top 42% | — |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,940+85%Top 37% | 1,050Top 66% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 4,600+92%Top 40% | 2,400Top 75% |
| RAM (max) | 12 GB+300% | 3 GB |
| Storage options | 128/256GB | 64GB / 256GB |
| Storage type | UFS 3.1 | NVMe |
Camera
| Spec | Google Pixel 9 | iPhone X |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP+317% | 12 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.68 | f/1.8 |
| Ultra-wide | 48 MP | — |
| Telephoto | — | 12 MP |
| Optical zoom | 2 x | 2 x |
| Max video | 4K@60fps | 4K@60fps |
| Front camera | 11 MP+50% | 7 MP |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | Google Pixel 9 | iPhone X |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 4,700 mAh+73% | 2,716 mAh |
| Wired charging | 27 W+80% | 15 W |
| Wireless charging | 15 W+100% | 8 W |
| Active use endurance | 11 h | — |
Design
| Spec | Google Pixel 9 | iPhone X |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 198 g | 174 g+12% |
| Thickness | 8.5 mm | 7.7 mm+9% |
| IP rating | IP68 | IP67 |
| Frame material | Aluminum | Stainless steel |
Connectivity
| Spec | Google Pixel 9 | 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 | iPhone X |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 14 | iOS 11 |
| OS update pledge | 7 years+40% | 5 years |
Audio
| Spec | Google Pixel 9 | iPhone X |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |