Google Pixel 9 Pro Obsidian 128GB
Google
84 Overall Score
vs
Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max Black Titanium 256GB
Apple
86 Overall Score
Scores
Photography
Flagship
Gaming
Budget
Foldable
Compact
Battery Life
Rugged
Business
Specifications
| Google Pixel 9 Pro | Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Screen Size | 6.3 | 6.9 |
| Display Type | LTPO OLED★ | Super Retina XDR |
| Resolution | 1280 x 2856 | 2868 x 1320 |
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Brightness | 3000 nits★ | 1600 nits |
| HDR | ✓ | ✓ |
| Performance | ||
| Processor | — | Apple A18 Pro |
| Processor Model | Tensor G4 | Apple A18 Pro |
| CPU Cores | — | 6★ |
| CPU Speed | 2.84 | 4.05★ |
| RAM | 16 GB★ | 8 GB |
| Storage | 128 GB | 256 GB★ |
| Expandable | — | ✗ |
| Camera | ||
| Main Camera | 50 MP★ | 48 MP |
| Camera Count | 3 | 3 |
| Ultrawide | 48 MP | 48 MP |
| Telephoto | 48 MP★ | 12 MP |
| Front Camera | 42 MP★ | 12 MP |
| Optical Zoom | 5x | 5x |
| Video | 8K★ | 4K@60fps |
| OIS | ✓ | ✓ |
| Battery & Charging | ||
| Battery | 4,700 mAh★ | 4,685 mAh |
| Wired Charging | 27W | 30W★ |
| Wireless Charging | ✓ | ✓ |
| Fast Charging | Wired, Wireless | Fast-charge capable |
| Connector | USB-C | USB-C |
| Connectivity | ||
| 5G | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.3 |
| NFC | ✓ | ✓ |
| USB | USB-C | USB-C |
| SIM | Nano-SIM + eSIM | eSIM |
| eSIM | ✓ | ✓ |
| Design & Build | ||
| Water Resistance | IP68 | IP68 |
| Form Factor | bar | bar |
| Weight | 0.19 kg★ | 0.23 kg |
| Fingerprint | Yes | — |
| Face Recognition | ✓ | ✓ |
| OS | Android | iOS |
| Headphone Jack | ✗ | ✗ |
| Stereo Speakers | ✓ | ✓ |
Pros & Cons
Google Pixel 9 Pro Obsidian 128GB
- Strong connectivity (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong social proof (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong camera (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong display (97th percentile)97th %ile
Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max Black Titanium 256GB
- Strong connectivity (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong build (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong display (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong camera (90th percentile)90th %ile
Pricing
Verdict
Winner: Google Pixel 9 Pro
Scores 84 overall, wins 3 of 9 usage categories and 9 of 41 specs.
