Google Pixel 9 Obsidian 128GB
Google
69 Overall Score
vs
Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max Black Titanium 256GB
Apple
86 Overall Score
Scores
Gaming
Budget
Flagship
Photography
Foldable
Battery Life
Rugged
Business
Compact
Specifications
| Google Pixel 9 | Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Screen Size | 6.3 | 6.9 |
| Display Type | OLED★ | Super Retina XDR |
| Resolution | — | 2868 x 1320 |
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Brightness | 2700 nits★ | 1600 nits |
| HDR | ✓ | ✓ |
| Performance | ||
| Processor | — | Apple A18 Pro |
| Processor Model | Google Tensor G4 | Apple A18 Pro |
| CPU Cores | — | 6★ |
| CPU Speed | — | 4.05★ |
| RAM | 12 GB★ | 8 GB |
| Storage | 128 GB | 256 GB★ |
| Expandable | — | ✗ |
| Camera | ||
| Main Camera | 50 MP★ | 48 MP |
| Camera Count | 2 | 3★ |
| Ultrawide | 48 MP | 48 MP |
| Telephoto | — | 12 MP★ |
| Front Camera | 11 MP | 12 MP★ |
| Optical Zoom | — | 5x★ |
| Video | — | 4K@60fps★ |
| OIS | ✓ | ✓ |
| Battery & Charging | ||
| Battery | 4,700 mAh★ | 4,685 mAh |
| Wired Charging | — | 30W★ |
| Wireless Charging | — | ✓★ |
| Fast Charging | fast charging | 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 3.2★ | USB-C |
| SIM | Nano-SIM + eSIM | eSIM |
| eSIM | ✓ | ✓ |
| Design & Build | ||
| Water Resistance | IP68 | IP68 |
| Form Factor | bar | bar |
| Weight | — | 0.23 kg★ |
| Fingerprint | in-display | — |
| Face Recognition | ✓ | ✓ |
| OS | Android | iOS |
| Headphone Jack | ✗ | ✗ |
| Stereo Speakers | ✓ | ✓ |
Pros & Cons
Google Pixel 9 Obsidian 128GB
- Strong connectivity (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong build (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong performance (84th percentile)84th %ile
- Strong display (84th percentile)84th %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: Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max
Scores 86 overall, wins 8 of 9 usage categories and 11 of 41 specs.
