Google Pixel 9 Pro XL / Apple iPhone 15 Pro

Google Pixel 9 Pro XL: Pixel 9 Pro XL (2024); 16 GB RAM, 128/256/512 GB or 1 TB storage (1 TB not offered in every market). Model codes: US GGX8B (mmWave), Japan GQ57S (FeliCa), other markets GZC4K. The Indian version has Wi-Fi 6 instead of Wi-Fi 7. The Pixel 9 Pro (6.3-inch) and Pixel 9 are separate models.

Apple iPhone 15 Pro: 6.1-inch iPhone 15 Pro (A2848, A2849 and regional models); 128 GB, 256 GB, 512 GB and 1 TB; Black, White, Blue and Natural Titanium. The 6.7-inch iPhone 15 Pro Max is a separate model with a different telephoto and battery.

Specification	Google Pixel 9 Pro XL	Apple iPhone 15 Pro
Release year	2024	2023
Display	6.8-inch Super Actua LTPO OLED; 1344 × 2992, 486 ppi, 20:9; 1–120 Hz Smooth Display; 2000 nits HDR, 3000 nits peak; >2,000,000:1 contrast LTPO lets the panel drop as low as 1 Hz with static content to save battery and rise to 120 Hz when scrolling; Google notes 120 Hz is not available in every app. The 2000-nit HDR figure is measured with the whole screen lit, the 3000-nit peak with 5% of the screen lit. Google	6.1-inch Super Retina XDR OLED; 2556 × 1179 pixels, 460 ppi; Dynamic Island On OLED each pixel emits its own light, so blacks turn fully off; typical contrast is listed as 2,000,000:1. Apple
Cover glass and body	Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 front and back (silky matte back), polished recycled-aluminium frame; IP68 IP68 is the dust and water resistance class under IEC 60529; Google notes the protection is not permanent and can weaken with wear, repair or damage. Google	—
Chip	Google Tensor G4; Titan M2 security coprocessor Titan M2 is a security chip that handles sensitive operations such as passcode and lock-screen verification separately from the main processor. Google	—
Memory and storage	16 GB RAM; 128 GB, 256 GB, 512 GB or 1 TB Storage is chosen at purchase and cannot be expanded; there is no memory card slot. Google	—
Rear cameras	50 MP wide (Octa PD, ƒ/1.68, 82°, 1/1.31-inch); 48 MP ultrawide (Quad PD, ƒ/1.7, 123°, autofocus, Macro Focus); 48 MP 5x telephoto (ƒ/2.8, 22°, 1/2.55-inch); Super Res Zoom up to 30x Google lists 0.5x, 1x, 2x, 5x and 10x as optical-quality zoom; the range up to 30x is software-assisted digital zoom. The wide and telephoto cameras have optical + electronic stabilisation, and there is a multi-zone laser autofocus sensor. Google	—
Video	Rear: 4K 24/30/60 fps, 8K 30 fps with Video Boost, 10-bit HDR video, slow motion up to 240 fps; front: 42 MP autofocus camera, 4K 30/60 fps Video Boost processes footage on Google’s cloud servers to improve night and 8K recordings, so the processed result is not instant and needs an internet connection. Google	4K at 24/25/30/60 fps; Dolby Vision HDR up to 4K 60 fps; ProRes 4K 60 fps (with external recording); Log video; spatial video at 1080p 30 fps ProRes 4K at 60 fps requires recording to external storage over USB-C. Log records a flat profile for colour grading. Apple
Battery and charging	Typical 5060 mAh (minimum 4942 mAh); up to 37 W wired with the Google 45 W charger, about 70% in 30 minutes; 23 W wireless with Pixel Stand 2, 12 W with Qi EPP; Battery Share reverse wireless charging No charger is included; the box has a USB 2.0 USB-C cable. Google notes Battery Share noticeably reduces the phone’s own battery life. Google	Up to 23 hours video playback, 20 hours streamed; about 50% in 30 minutes with a 20 W adapter; MagSafe and Qi2 15 W, Qi 7.5 W No adapter is included. Qi2 is a wireless charging standard with magnetic alignment like MagSafe. Apple
Connectivity	5G (sub-6; also mmWave on US GGX8B), Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) 2.4/5/6 GHz 2x2 + 2x2 MIMO, Bluetooth 5.3, NFC, Ultra Wideband, USB Type-C 3.2; nano-SIM + eSIM Wi-Fi 7 gives higher speed and lower latency on the 6 GHz band with a compatible router; the Indian version supports only Wi-Fi 6 (2.4/5 GHz). The USB-C port runs at USB 3.2 speed, but the bundled cable is USB 2.0. Google	5G (sub-6 GHz and mmWave), Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 5.3, second-generation Ultra Wideband, Thread, NFC mmWave support varies by region. Thread is for low-power networking with smart home devices. Apple
Location	Dual-band GNSS: GPS, GLONASS, Galileo (outside the US also BeiDou, QZSS, NavIC) Dual-band satellite positioning helps reduce errors from signals reflected between tall buildings. Google	Dual-frequency GPS (GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS, BeiDou, NavIC); digital compass Receiving satellite signals on two frequencies helps reduce position drift between tall buildings. Apple
Authentication and safety	Ultrasonic in-display fingerprint, Face Unlock; Satellite SOS (US), Car Crash Detection Satellite SOS is offered only in the US and is free for the first two years; Car Crash Detection is not available in every country or language. Google	—
Software support	Launched with Android 14; 7 years of OS, security and Pixel Drop updates from US Google Store availability Google	—
Audio	Stereo speakers, 3 microphones, noise suppression, spatial audio Google	—
Size and weight	162.8 × 76.6 × 8.5 mm; 221 g Google	146.6 × 70.6 × 8.25 mm; 187 g Apple
Refresh rate	—	ProMotion adaptive up to 120 Hz; Always-On display The panel rises to 120 Hz when scrolling and gaming and drops its rate for static content to save power, which lets the lock screen stay on. Apple
Brightness	—	1000 nits typical, 1600 nits HDR peak, 2000 nits outdoor peak The outdoor figure is used only briefly in strong sunlight; normal use sits around 1000 nits. Apple
Processor	—	A17 Pro; 6-core CPU (2 performance, 4 efficiency), 6-core GPU, 16-core Neural Engine Apple
Storage	—	128 GB, 256 GB, 512 GB or 1 TB Apple
Main camera	—	48 MP, 24 mm, ƒ/1.78; second-generation sensor-shift OIS; 24 MP and 48 MP photos Sensor-shift stabilisation moves the sensor rather than the lens to counter hand shake; the default capture is 24 MP. Apple
Telephoto and ultra wide	—	12 MP 3× telephoto (77 mm, ƒ/2.8, OIS); 12 MP ultra wide (13 mm, ƒ/2.2, 120°); 2× (48 mm) option from the main sensor The 2× image is taken from the centre of the 48 MP sensor; the 15× digital zoom is not optical. Apple
USB-C	—	USB 3 up to 10 Gb/s; DisplayPort video out up to 4K HDR (with a compatible adapter) 10 Gb/s needs a USB 3 cable; the 1 m cable in the box is a charge cable and does not guarantee that speed. Apple
SIM	—	Dual eSIM on US models (no physical SIM); SIM tray plus eSIM on models for other markets Apple
Action button	—	Assignable to Silent mode, Focus, Camera, Flashlight, Voice Memo, Translate, Magnifier, Shortcut or Accessibility It replaces the old mute switch; pressing and holding runs the chosen function. Apple
Durability	—	IP68 (IEC 60529, up to 6 m for 30 minutes); titanium frame, Ceramic Shield front, textured matte glass back Apple
In the box	—	iPhone, 1 m USB-C Charge Cable, documentation; no adapter or earphones Apple