Google Pixel 9 / Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max

Google Pixel 9: Pixel 9 (GUR25 global model, G2YBB US, G1B60 Japan); 12 GB RAM with 128 or 256 GB; Obsidian, Porcelain, Wintergreen and Peony. The Pixel 9 Pro, Pixel 9 Pro XL and Pixel 9a are separate models.

Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max: iPhone 15 Pro Max; 256 GB, 512 GB and 1 TB storage. US models (A2848 and A2849 as listed) use eSIM only; models sold outside the US have a SIM tray. The iPhone 15 Pro is a separate, smaller model.

Specification	Google Pixel 9	Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max
Release year	2024	2023
Display	160 mm (6.3-inch) Actua OLED; 1080 × 2424 at 422 ppi; Smooth Display (60–120 Hz); 20:9 According to Google it reaches up to 1,800 nits in HDR and up to 2,700 nits peak, with contrast above 2,000,000:1. Smooth Display varies the refresh rate between 60 and 120 Hz with the content. Google	6.7-inch Super Retina XDR OLED; 2796 × 1290 pixels, 460 ppi; ProMotion up to 120 Hz; Always-On display; Dynamic Island ProMotion changes the refresh rate with the content: it rises to 120 Hz for scrolling and drops on still images to save battery. The Always-On display shows the time and notifications dimmed while locked. Apple
Glass and build	Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 front and back; polished back with satin metal frame; IP68 IP68 is a dust and water resistance rating; Google notes it is not permanent and that liquid damage is not covered by the warranty. Google	—
Chip	Google Tensor G4; Titan M2 security coprocessor Google	A17 Pro; 6-core CPU (2 performance + 4 efficiency), 6-core GPU, 16-core Neural Engine Apple
Memory and storage	12 GB RAM; 128 GB or 256 GB There is no memory card slot; storage options may vary by region. Google	—
Rear cameras	50 MP wide (Octa PD, ƒ/1.68, 82°, 1/1.31-inch sensor, optical + electronic stabilisation) and 48 MP ultrawide (Quad PD, autofocus, ƒ/1.7, 123°, 1/2.55-inch); Super Res Zoom up to 8x There is no telephoto camera; Google lists optical-quality zoom at 0.5x, 1x and 2x. The ultrawide camera also handles Macro Focus; a laser autofocus (LDAF) sensor is fitted. Google	48 MP main (24 mm, ƒ/1.78, sensor-shift OIS); 12 MP ultra wide (13 mm, 120°); 12 MP 5x telephoto (120 mm, ƒ/2.8, tetraprism); up to 25x digital zoom The tetraprism design folds light inside the body so a 120 mm focal length fits in the thin case. Values above 5x are digital zoom and lose detail. Apple
Front camera and video	10.5 MP front camera (autofocus, ƒ/2.2, 95°); rear 4K at 24/30/60 fps, front 4K at 30/60 fps; 10-bit HDR video; slow motion up to 240 fps Video offers optical stabilisation, fused stabilisation, Cinematic Pan and Audio Magic Eraser; digital video zoom goes up to 7x. Google	—
Battery and charging	Typical 4,700 mAh (minimum 4,558 mAh); 24+ hours; up to 27 W wired, about 55% in roughly 30 minutes; 15 W wireless with Pixel Stand, 12 W with Qi EPP; Battery Share Google measures 27 W and 55% in 30 minutes with its separately sold 45 W charger; the box contains only a 1 m USB-C cable (USB 2.0). Battery Share lets the back of the phone wirelessly charge other Qi devices. Google	Up to 29 hours of video playback; about 50% in 30 minutes with a 20 W or higher adapter; MagSafe 15 W, Qi2 15 W, Qi 7.5 W; lithium-ion battery No power adapter is included. Qi2 support brings magnetic alignment to compatible chargers beyond MagSafe. Apple
Operating system and updates	Launched with Android 14; seven years of OS, security and Pixel Drop updates The seven years count from when the device first went on sale on the US Google Store. Google	—
Connectivity	5G sub-6 GHz (the US model adds mmWave); Wi-Fi 7 (2.4/5/6 GHz); Bluetooth 5.3; NFC; dual-band GNSS The Indian model has Wi-Fi 6 (2.4 + 5 GHz). Dual-band GNSS receives two frequencies from positioning satellites for more accurate location in cities. Google	—
SIM, port and audio	Single nano SIM + eSIM; USB Type-C 3.2; stereo speakers, three microphones There is no 3.5 mm headphone jack; unlocking uses fingerprint and face recognition. Google	—
Size and weight	152.8 × 72.0 × 8.5 mm; 198 g Google	159.9 × 76.7 × 8.25 mm; 221 g Apple
Brightness	—	1000 nits typical; 1600 nits peak (HDR); 2000 nits peak (outdoor) 2000 nits is a peak reached with automatic brightness in sunlight; manual brightness stays lower. Apple
Storage	—	256 GB, 512 GB, 1 TB Storage cannot be expanded later. 4K 60 fps ProRes recording works only to external storage. Apple
Video	—	4K at 24/25/30/60 fps; Dolby Vision HDR 4K at 60 fps; ProRes 4K at 60 fps with external recording; Log video; Cinematic mode 4K HDR at 30 fps; Action mode 2.8K at 60 fps; spatial video at 1080p 30 fps Log recording gives a flat image for colour grading; Action mode reduces shake with software stabilisation and crops the image to 2.8K. Apple
Front camera	—	12 MP TrueDepth, ƒ/1.9, autofocus; Face ID Apple
USB-C	—	Charging, DisplayPort and USB 3 (up to 10 Gb/s) The 10 Gb/s speed needs a USB 3 capable cable; the charge cable in the box does not provide it. DisplayPort output can drive an external display at 4K HDR. Apple
Cellular and wireless	—	5G (sub-6 GHz and mmWave); Wi-Fi 6E; Bluetooth 5.3; second-generation Ultra Wideband; Thread; NFC; precision dual-frequency GPS Dual-frequency GPS uses two satellite frequencies together to reduce position drift between tall buildings. mmWave 5G works only on the US model and with carriers that offer it. Apple
SIM	—	US model: dual eSIM, no physical SIM slot; models sold outside the US have a SIM tray The phone can store eight or more eSIM profiles; two lines can be active at once. Apple
Action button	—	Silent mode, Focus, Camera, Flashlight, Voice Memo, Translate, Magnifier, Shortcut or Accessibility It replaces the ring/silent switch of earlier models; pressing and holding runs the chosen function. Apple
Durability and materials	—	IP68 (up to 6 metres for up to 30 minutes); titanium design, Ceramic Shield front, textured matte glass back Water and dust resistance is not permanent and can decrease over time. Apple
Known software fix	—	iOS 17.0.3: addressed an issue that may cause iPhone to run warmer than expected Apple released this fix in October 2023; heat reports continued with later versions, see owner experiences. Apple
Colours	—	Black Titanium, White Titanium, Blue Titanium, Natural Titanium Apple