Google Pixel 9 vs Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max
Which one should you buy?
Who leads where?
- DisplayGoogle Pixel 9
- PerformanceApple iPhone 16 Pro Max
- CameraGoogle Pixel 9
Wins are counted from the official values in the table below; the BUY / CONSIDER / WAIT call comes from each product's own decision box. We do not predict prices.
The differences in short
Processor: Google Pixel 9 Google Tensor G4, Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max A18 Pro. Screen Size: Google Pixel 9 6.3", Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max 6.9". Google Pixel 9 leads on Main Camera: 50 MP against 48 MP.
Which one for what you do?
Gaming
Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max
71% – 66%
Photo / Video
Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max
77% – 69%
Battery Life
Google Pixel 9
54% – 51%
Daily Use
Google Pixel 9
74% – 53%
The percentages are Kacbu Match scores: computed from official specifications for that use, with no price in them.
 GoogleGoogle Pixel 9No reviews yet |  AppleApple iPhone 16 Pro MaxNo reviews yet | |
|---|---|---|
| Key Differences | ||
| Processor | Google Tensor G4 | A18 Pro |
| Screen Size | 6.3" | 6.9" |
| Main Camera | 50 MP | 48 MP |
| Battery | 4700 mAh | No data |
| Fast Charging | No data | 20 W |
| Display | ||
| Size | 6.3" | 6.9" |
| Panel | OLED | Super Retina XDR OLED |
| Resolution | 1080x2424 | 2868x1320 |
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak Brightness | 2700 nit | 2000 nit |
| Performance | ||
| Chipset | Google Tensor G4 | A18 Pro |
| Graphics Processor | No data | Apple 6-core GPU |
| RAM | 12 GB | No data |
| Storage | 128 GB | 256 GB |
| Camera | ||
| Main Camera | 50 MP | 48 MP |
| Main Aperture | f/1.68 | f/1.78 |
| Ultra Wide | 48 MP | 48 MP |
| Telephoto | No data | 5x |
| Telephoto Resolution | No data | 12 MP |
| Front Camera | 10.5 MP | 12 MP |
| Battery and Charging | ||
| Capacity | 4700 mAh | No data |
| Wired Charging | No data | 20 W |
| Wireless Charging Support | Yes | Yes |
| Design | ||
| Weight | 198 g | 227 g |
| Thickness | 8.5 mm | 8.25 mm |
| Frame | Aluminum | Titanium |
| Back Surface | Gorilla Glass Victus 2 | Glass |
| Connectivity | ||
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| SIM | Nano SIM + eSIM | Dual eSIM |
| Satellite Connectivity | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.3 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Durability and security | ||
| IP Certification | IP68 | IP68 |
| Biometrics | Fingerprint Sensor | Face ID |
| Software | ||
| Operating System | Android | iOS |
| Version | Android 14 | No data |
| Multimedia and ports | ||
| Speaker | Stereo | No data |
| USB | USB Type-C | USB Type-C |
Google Pixel 9 leads on 4 of 7 compared specs.
This table is based on manufacturers official specifications. Winning on paper does not always mean a difference in everyday use.