Google Pixel 9 Pro XL Hazel 128GB
Google
87 Overall Score
vs
Apple iPhone 16 Plus Ultramarine 256GB
Apple
69 Overall Score
Scores
Gaming
Photography
Flagship
Budget
Battery Life
Foldable
Business
Rugged
Compact
Specifications
| Google Pixel 9 Pro XL | Apple iPhone 16 Plus | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Screen Size | 6.8 | 6.7 |
| Display Type | LTPO OLED★ | Super Retina XDR |
| Resolution | 1344 x 2992 | 2796 x 1290 |
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz★ | — |
| Brightness | 3000 nits★ | — |
| HDR | ✓ | ✓ |
| Performance | ||
| Processor | Google Tensor G4 (4 nm) | Apple |
| Processor Model | Google Tensor G4 | A18 |
| CPU Cores | 8★ | 6 |
| CPU Speed | 2.85★ | — |
| RAM | 16 GB★ | 8 GB |
| Storage | 128 GB | 256 GB★ |
| Camera | ||
| Main Camera | 50 MP★ | 48 MP |
| Camera Count | 3 | 3 |
| Ultrawide | 48 MP★ | 12 MP |
| Telephoto | 48 MP★ | 12 MP |
| Front Camera | 42 MP★ | 12 MP |
| Optical Zoom | 5x★ | 2x |
| Video | 8K★ | 4K@60fps |
| OIS | — | ✓★ |
| Battery & Charging | ||
| Battery | 5,060 mAh★ | 4,912 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 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.3 |
| NFC | ✓ | ✓ |
| USB | USB-C 3.2★ | USB-C |
| SIM | Dual-SIM | eSIM |
| eSIM | ✓ | ✓ |
| Design & Build | ||
| Water Resistance | IP68★ | Water resistant |
| Form Factor | bar | bar |
| Weight | 0.21 kg | 0.20 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 Plus Ultramarine 256GB
- Strong connectivity (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong performance (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong social proof (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Strong battery (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Below average user sentiment (19th percentile)19th %ile
Pricing
Google Pixel 9 Pro XL Hazel 128GB0.129score per dollar
vs
Apple iPhone 16 Plus Ultramarine 256GB0.069score per dollar
Google Pixel 9 Pro XL Hazel 128GB offers 1.9x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Google Pixel 9 Pro XL
Scores 87 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 16 of 40 specs.
