Google Pixel 9 Pro / Apple iPhone 15

Google Pixel 9 Pro: 16 GB RAM, 128 GB–1 TB; rest-of-world model GEC77 (5G Sub-6), US model GR83Y (adds mmWave), Japan GWVK6. The Pixel 9 Pro XL offers the same hardware with a 6.8-inch display and a larger battery.

Apple iPhone 15: iPhone 15 (A2846, A2847); 128, 256 and 512 GB. The iPhone 15 Plus, 15 Pro and 15 Pro Max are separate models.

Specification	Google Pixel 9 Pro	Apple iPhone 15
Release year	2024	2023
Display	6.3-inch (161 mm) Super Actua LTPO OLED; 1280 × 2856, 495 ppi, 20:9; HDR support It is a higher-resolution panel in the same body as the Pixel 9; 495 ppi renders text and photo edges more sharply. Because the corners are rounded, the visible area is slightly smaller than the measured diagonal. Google	6.1-inch Super Retina XDR OLED; 2556 × 1179 at 460 ppi; Dynamic Island Dynamic Island turns the front camera cut-out into an area for alerts and live activities. Apple does not list ProMotion for this model, so the screen is not 120 Hz. Apple
Refresh rate	Smooth Display, 1–120 Hz (LTPO) The LTPO panel drops as low as 1 Hz for static content and the always-on display to save power, and rises to 120 Hz when scrolling. Google notes 120 Hz is not available in every app. Google	—
Brightness and contrast	Up to 2,000 nits (HDR) and up to 3,000 nits peak; >2,000,000:1 contrast HDR brightness is measured with the whole screen lit and peak brightness with only 5% lit; the peak applies to small bright areas in sunlight. Google	1000 nits typical; 1600 nits HDR peak; 2000 nits outdoor peak; 2,000,000:1 contrast The outdoor peak is used briefly in strong sunlight; the HDR peak applies to HDR video and photos. Apple
Cover glass and build	Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 front and back (silky matte back); polished aluminium frame The finishes are the reverse of the Pixel 9, which has a glossy back and a matte frame. The aluminium in the housing is 100% recycled. Google	—
Durability	IP68 dust and water resistance (IEC 60529) Google notes the protection can diminish with wear, repair or drops and that liquid damage voids the warranty. Google	—
Processor	Google Tensor G4; Titan M2 security coprocessor It is the same chip as the Pixel 9 and Pixel 9 Pro XL; there is no performance difference. Google	—
Memory and storage	16 GB RAM; 128 GB, 256 GB, 512 GB or 1 TB storage There is no card slot; storage and colour options vary by region. Google	—
Main camera	50 MP Octa PD wide; f/1.68, 82° field of view, 1/1.31-inch sensor; optical + electronic stabilisation Pro controls allow full 50 MP capture; the Pixel 9 only saves binned 12.5 MP photos. Optical quality is offered at 0.5x, 1x, 2x, 5x and 10x. Google	—
Ultrawide camera	48 MP Quad PD; f/1.7, 123° field of view, 1/2.55-inch sensor, autofocus, Macro Focus Google	—
Telephoto camera	48 MP Quad PD; f/2.8, 22° field of view, 5x optical zoom, 1/2.55-inch sensor, optical stabilisation; Super Res Zoom up to 30x Magnification beyond 5x is done in software; Google says 10x still gives near-optical quality. A multi-zone laser (LDAF) sensor assists focusing. Google	—
Front camera	42 MP Dual PD with autofocus; f/2.2, 103° ultrawide Google	—
Video	Rear: 8K 30 fps with Video Boost, 4K and 1080p at 24/30/60 fps, 10-bit HDR, Super Res Zoom Video up to 20x, Night Sight Video; front: 4K 30/60 fps Video Boost processes recorded video on Google’s cloud servers to improve colour, lighting and stabilisation, so the result is not available immediately and an internet connection is needed. 8K and Super Res Zoom Video are only available with Video Boost on. Google	4K Dolby Vision at 24/25/30/60 fps; Cinematic mode up to 4K HDR at 30 fps; Action mode up to 2.8K at 60 fps; 1080p slo-mo at 120/240 fps Apple
Battery	4,700 mAh typical (minimum 4,558 mAh); 24+ hours, up to 100 hours with Extreme Battery Saver The battery matches the Pixel 9’s capacity. Figures come from pre-production tests in the US using a median user profile. Google	Up to 20 hours of video playback, 16 hours streamed, 80 hours of audio Apple
Charging	Wired up to 27 W (about 55% in 30 minutes with the Google 45 W USB-C charger); Qi wireless charging, 21 W with Pixel Stand (2nd gen), 12 W with Qi EPP; Battery Share reverse wireless charging No charger is included. 37 W wired charging is only on the larger Pixel 9 Pro XL. Google	—
Wireless	Wi-Fi 7 (2.4/5/6 GHz, 2x2 + 2x2 MIMO; Wi-Fi 6 in India); Bluetooth 5.3 with dual antennas; NFC; Google Cast; ultra-wideband (UWB) chip The UWB chip measures distance and direction to compatible devices and tags with centimetre-level precision; the standard Pixel 9 lacks it. Google	5G (sub-6 GHz and mmWave); Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) 2x2 MIMO; Bluetooth 5.3; second-generation Ultra Wideband; NFC with reader mode Ultra Wideband helps Find My show the direction and distance of a nearby item; availability varies by region. Apple
Location	Dual-band GNSS: GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou, QZSS, NavIC (GPS, GLONASS, Galileo on the US model) Google	—
Cellular and SIM	5G Sub-6 (rest-of-world model GEC77, Japan GWVK6 with FeliCa); the US model GR83Y adds mmWave; single nano-SIM + eSIM Google	—
Sensors	Proximity, ambient light, accelerometer, gyrometer, magnetometer, barometer, temperature sensor; spectral and flicker sensor The rear temperature sensor measures surface temperatures of objects through the Thermometer app; the standard Pixel 9 lacks it. Google	—
USB and audio	USB-C 3.2; stereo speakers, three microphones, audio zoom Google	—
Software and updates	Launched with Android 14; seven years of OS, security and Pixel Drop updates The period counts from the first sale date on the US Google Store. Satellite SOS works only in the US. Google	—
Dimensions and weight	152.8 × 72.0 × 8.5 mm; 199 g The size matches the Pixel 9; it weighs 1 g more. Google	—
Colours and warranty	Obsidian, Porcelain, Hazel, Rose Quartz; one-year warranty in the US, Canada, Japan and some Asian countries, two years in EU countries and the UK Google	—
Chip	—	A16 Bionic; 6-core CPU (2 performance + 4 efficiency), 5-core GPU, 16-core Neural Engine Apple
Storage	—	128 GB, 256 GB or 512 GB Apple
Rear cameras	—	48 MP Main (ƒ/1.6, sensor-shift OIS); 12 MP Ultra Wide (ƒ/2.4, 120°); 12 MP 2x Telephoto (ƒ/1.6, sensor-shift OIS) The 2x telephoto is not a separate lens; it uses the centre of the 48 MP sensor. Digital zoom goes up to 10x. Apple
Front camera and Face ID	—	12 MP TrueDepth (ƒ/1.9), 4K Dolby Vision up to 60 fps; Face ID Apple
Safety features	—	Emergency SOS, Find My and Messages via satellite; Crash Detection Satellite features work only in certain countries and outdoors where there is no cellular or Wi-Fi coverage. Apple
USB-C and charging	—	USB-C, USB 2 (up to 480 Mb/s), DisplayPort; about 50% in 30 minutes with a 20 W or higher adapter; MagSafe and Qi2 up to 15 W, Qi up to 7.5 W Although the connector is USB-C, data runs at USB 2 speed, so moving large video files by cable takes longer than over the USB 3 port on the Pro models. Apple
SIM	—	Dual eSIM (two active eSIMs at once) Apple’s page also shows a SIM tray on models sold outside the US, so physical SIM support depends on the country of purchase. Apple
Durability and materials	—	IP68 (up to 6 m for up to 30 minutes, IEC 60529); aluminium frame, Ceramic Shield front, colour-infused glass back IP68 protection can decrease with normal wear, and liquid damage is not covered by Apple’s warranty. Apple
Size and weight	—	147.6 × 71.6 × 7.80 mm; 171 g Apple
Colours	—	Black, Blue, Green, Yellow, Pink Apple