Google Pixel 9 Pro XL Hazel 128GB
Google
87 Overall Score
vs
Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max Desert Titanium 256GB
Apple
84 Overall Score
Scores
Gaming
Photography
Flagship
Budget
Battery Life
Foldable
Business
Rugged
Compact
Specifications
| Google Pixel 9 Pro XL | Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Screen Size | 6.8 | 6.9 |
| Display Type | LTPO OLED★ | Super Retina XDR |
| Resolution | 1344 x 2992 | 2868-by-1320-pixel |
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Brightness | 3000 nits★ | 1600 nits |
| HDR | ✓ | ✓ |
| Performance | ||
| Processor | Google Tensor G4 (4 nm) | A18 Pro chip |
| Processor Model | Google Tensor G4 | Apple A18 Pro |
| CPU Cores | 8★ | 6 |
| CPU Speed | 2.85 | 4.05★ |
| RAM | 16 GB★ | 8 GB |
| Storage | 128 GB | 512 GB★ |
| 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@120fps |
| OIS | — | ✓★ |
| Battery & Charging | ||
| Battery | 5,060 mAh★ | 4,685 mAh |
| Wired Charging | 37W★ | 30W |
| Wireless Charging | ✓ | ✓ |
| Fast Charging | PD3.0, PPS | MagSafe |
| Connector | USB-C | USB-C |
| Connectivity | ||
| 5G | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7★ | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.3 |
| NFC | ✓ | ✓ |
| USB | USB-C 3.2★ | USB-C |
| SIM | Dual-SIM | eSIM |
| eSIM | ✓ | ✓ |
| Design & Build | ||
| Water Resistance | IP68 | IP68 |
| Form Factor | bar | bar |
| Weight | 0.21 kg★ | 0.23 kg |
| Fingerprint | in-display | — |
| Face Recognition | ✗ | ✓★ |
| OS | Android | iOS |
| Headphone Jack | ✗ | ✗ |
| Stereo Speakers | ✓ | ✓ |
Pros & Cons
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
Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max Desert Titanium 256GB
- Strong social proof (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong connectivity (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong display (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong performance (91st percentile)91st %ile
Pricing
Verdict
Winner: Google Pixel 9 Pro XL
Scores 87 overall, wins 8 of 9 usage categories and 13 of 40 specs.
