Apple iPhone 18 Pro Silver 256GB
Apple
58 Overall Score
vs
Google Pixel 9 Pro XL Hazel 128GB
Google
87 Overall Score
Scores
Gaming
Photography
Flagship
Budget
Battery Life
Foldable
Business
Rugged
Compact
Specifications
| Apple iPhone 18 Pro | Google Pixel 9 Pro XL | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Screen Size | 6.3 | 6.8 |
| Display Type | OLED | LTPO OLED |
| Resolution | 2622 x 1206 | 1344 x 2992 |
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Brightness | — | 3000 nits★ |
| HDR | ✓ | ✓ |
| Performance | ||
| Processor | — | Google Tensor G4 (4 nm) |
| Processor Model | A20 Pro | Google Tensor G4 |
| CPU Cores | 16★ | 8 |
| CPU Speed | — | 2.85★ |
| RAM | — | 16 GB★ |
| Storage | 256 GB★ | 128 GB |
| Expandable | ✗ | — |
| Camera | ||
| Main Camera | 48 MP | 50 MP★ |
| Camera Count | 1 | 3★ |
| Ultrawide | — | 48 MP★ |
| Telephoto | — | 48 MP★ |
| Front Camera | 18 MP | 42 MP★ |
| Optical Zoom | 8x★ | 5x |
| Video | — | 8K★ |
| OIS | ✗ | — |
| Battery & Charging | ||
| Battery | — | 5,060 mAh★ |
| Wired Charging | — | 37W★ |
| Wireless Charging | ✓ | ✓ |
| Fast Charging | Fast wired charging | PD3.0, PPS |
| Connector | USB-C | USB-C |
| Connectivity | ||
| 5G | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 6 | 5.3★ |
| NFC | ✓ | ✓ |
| USB | USB-C | USB-C 3.2★ |
| SIM | eSIM | Dual-SIM |
| eSIM | ✓ | ✓ |
| Design & Build | ||
| Water Resistance | Water resistant | IP68★ |
| Form Factor | bar | bar |
| Weight | 0.21 kg | 0.21 kg★ |
| Fingerprint | — | in-display |
| Face Recognition | ✓★ | ✗ |
| OS | iOS | Android |
| Headphone Jack | ✗ | ✗ |
| Stereo Speakers | ✗ | ✓★ |
Pros & Cons
Apple iPhone 18 Pro Silver 256GB
- Strong connectivity (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong social proof (79th percentile)
- Strong performance (78th percentile)
- Strong build (73rd percentile)
- Below average battery (30th percentile)
- Below average feature (32nd percentile)
Google Pixel 9 Pro XL Hazel 128GB
- Strong display (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong social proof (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong connectivity (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong camera (95th percentile)95th %ile
Pricing
Apple iPhone 18 Pro Silver 256GB0.048score per dollar
vs
Google Pixel 9 Pro XL Hazel 128GB0.129score per dollar
Google Pixel 9 Pro XL Hazel 128GB offers 2.7x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Google Pixel 9 Pro XL
Scores 87 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 16 of 41 specs.
