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Google Pixel 9 vs Apple iPhone 15 Pro

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Google Pixel 9 vs Apple iPhone 15 Pro

80 out of 100
Google Pixel 9
VS
87 out of 100
Apple iPhone 15 Pro
Google Pixel 9
Apple iPhone 15 Pro

Here we compared two flagship smartphones: the 6.3-inch Google Pixel 9 (with Google Tensor G4) that was released on August 13, 2024, against the Apple iPhone 15 Pro, which is powered by Apple A17 Pro and came out 1 year before. On this page, you will find tests, full specs, strengths, and weaknesses of each of the devices.

  1. Differences
  2. Review
  3. Specs
  4. Benchmarks
  5. Battery life
  6. Camera
  7. Comments

Key differences

An overview of the main advantages of each smartphone
Reasons to consider the Google Pixel 9
  • Comes with 1426 mAh larger battery capacity: 4700 vs 3274 mAh
  • Has 50% more RAM: 12GB versus 8GB
  • Fingerprint scanner
  • The phone is 1 year newer
  • Compatible with the latest Wi-Fi 7 wireless networks
  • Delivers 24% higher peak brightness (2215 against 1782 nits)
  • CPU with a higher amount of cores (+2)
Reasons to consider the Apple iPhone 15 Pro
  • The rear camera has a 3x optical zoom
  • 42% better performance in AnTuTu Benchmark (1529K versus 1074K)
  • Shows 10% longer battery life (24:47 vs 22:26 hours)
  • Supports Dolby Atmos sound technology
  • 59% faster in single-core GeekBench 6 test: 2920 and 1832 points

Review

Evaluation of Google Pixel 9 and Apple iPhone 15 Pro crucial features
Display
Screen quality, color accuracy, brightness
Camera
Photo and video recording quality
Performance
CPU and memory performance (apps, system)
Gaming
Capabilities for playing modern games
Battery
Battery life, charging type and speed
Connectivity
Networks, ports, data transmission
NanoReview Score
Final comparison evaluation
Choose the importance of each parameter to more accurately identify the smartphone that best meets your particular needs.

Tests and specifications

Comparison table of technical specifications and tests
Phone:
Pixel 9
vs
iPhone 15 Pro

Display

TypeOLEDOLED
Size6.3 inches6.1 inches
Resolution1080 x 2424 pixels1179 x 2556 pixels
Aspect ratio20:919.5:9
PPI422 ppi460 ppi
Refresh rate120 Hz120 Hz
Adaptive refresh rateYes (60-120 Hz)Yes (1-120 Hz)
Max rated brightness2700 nits2000 nits
Max rated brightness in HDR1800 nits1600 nits
HDR supportYes, HDR10+Yes, Dolby Vision
Screen protectionGorilla Glass Victus 2Ceramic Shield
Screen-to-body ratio87.1%88.2%
Display features - DCI-P3
- Always-On Display		 - DCI-P3
- Always-On Display
Display tests
RGB color space99%99.9%
PWM120 Hz242 Hz
Response time1 ms1 ms
Contrast∞ Infinity∞ Infinity
Peak brightness test (auto)
Pixel 9+24%
2215 nits
iPhone 15 Pro
1782 nits

Design and build

Height152.8 mm (6.02 inches)146.6 mm (5.77 inches)
Width72 mm (2.83 inches)70.6 mm (2.78 inches)
Thickness8.5 mm (0.33 inches)8.25 mm (0.32 inches)
Weight198 g (6.98 oz)187 g (6.6 oz)
WaterproofIP68IP68
Rear materialGlassGlass
Frame materialMetalMetal
ColorsWhite, Black, Green, PinkWhite, Black, Silver, Blue
Fingerprint scannerYes, in-displayNo
Screen-to-body ratio

Performance

Tests of Google Pixel 9 and Apple iPhone 15 Pro in the benchmarks
SoC
ChipsetGoogle Tensor G4Apple A17 Pro
Max clock3100 MHz3780 MHz
CPU cores8 (1 + 3 + 4)6 (2 + 4)
Architecture- 4 cores at 1.92 GHz: Cortex-A520
- 3 cores at 2.6 GHz: Cortex-A720
- 1 core at 3.1 GHz: Cortex-X4		- 4 cores at 2.11 GHz: Sawtooth
- 2 cores at 3.78 GHz: Everest
ManufacturingSamsungTSMC
Lithography process4 nanometers3 nanometers
Neural processor (NPU)YesApple Neural Engine
GraphicsMali-G715 MP7Apple A17 GPU
GPU shading units896768
GPU clock940 MHz1398 MHz
FLOPS~1792 GFLOPS~2147.2 GFLOPS

Benchmarks

Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)
Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)
AnTuTu Benchmark 10
Pixel 9
1074252
iPhone 15 Pro+42%
1529965
CPU237029382829
GPU449828609132
Memory189059188665
UX198336349339
Total score10742521529965
Samples[5 tests][27 tests]
3DMark Wild Life Performance

Memory

RAM
RAM size12 GB8 GB
Memory typeLPDDR5XLPDDR5
Memory clock4200 MHz3200 MHz
Channels44
Storage
Storage size128, 256 GB128, 256, 512, 1024 GB
Storage typeUFS 3.1NVMe
Memory cardNoNo

Software

Operating systemAndroid 14 (Can be upgraded to Android 15)iOS 17 (Can be upgraded to iOS 18.2)
ROMStock Android -
OS size19 GB -

Battery

Capacity4700 mAh3274 mAh
Max charge power27 W23 W
Battery typeLi-PoLi-Ion
ReplaceableNoNo
Wireless chargingYes (12 W)Yes (7.5 W)
Reverse chargingYes, (wireless)Yes
Fast chargingYes (55% in 30 min)Yes (57% in 30 min)
Full charging time1:25 hr1:33 hr
Battery life tests
Web browsing10:01 hr09:28 hr
Watching video13:38 hr17:33 hr
Gaming05:41 hr05:41 hr
Standby98 hr111 hr
General battery life
Pixel 9
22:26 hr
iPhone 15 Pro+10%
24:47 hr

Main camera

Matrix50 megapixels48 megapixels
Image resolution8160 x 61448000 x 6000
ZoomDigitalOptical, 3x
FlashLEDDual LED
StabilizationOpticalOptical
8K video recordingNoNo
4K video recordingUp to 60FPSUp to 60FPS
1080p video recordingUp to 60FPSUp to 60FPS
Slow motion240 FPS (1080p)240 FPS (1080p)
Angle of widest lens123°120°
Lenses1) Standard: 50 MP
2) Ultrawide: 48 MP
1) Standard: 48 MP
2) Telephoto: 12 MP
3) Ultrawide: 12 MP
4) Depth
Camera features - Bokeh mode
- Pro mode
- RAW support		 - Bokeh mode
- Pro mode
- RAW support
Standard lens
Image resolution50 MP48 MP
Aperturef/1.7f/1.8
Focal length24 mm24 mm
SensorSamsung GNKSony IMX803
Sensor size1/1.31"1/1.28"
Pixel size1.2 micron1.22 micron
AutofocusLaser autofocusPhase autofocus (Dual Pixel)
StabilizationOpticalOptical
Telephoto lens
Image resolution - 12 MP
Aperture - f/2.8
Focal length - 77 mm
Sensor - Sony IMX713
Sensor size - 1/3.5"
Pixel size - 1 micron
Stabilization - Optical
Ultra-wide lens
Image resolution48 MP12 MP
Aperturef/1.7f/2.2
Focal length - 13 mm
Sensor - Sony IMX633
Sensor size1/2.55"1/2.55"
Pixel size - 1.4 micron
StabilizationDigitalDigital

DxOMark main camera tests

Photo quality
Video quality
Generic main camera score
Bokeh7580
Preview8385
Zoom132139
SamplesPhoto samples of Google Pixel 9 from DxOMarkPhoto samples of Apple iPhone 15 Pro from DxOMark

Selfie camera

Megapixels10.5 megapixels12 megapixels
Image resolution3648 x 27364032 x 3024
Aperturef/2.2f/1.9
Focal length20 mm23 mm
SensorCMOSSony IMX714
Sensor size1/3.1"1/3.6"
Pixel size1.22 micron1.12 micron
AutofocusPhase autofocusPhase autofocus
StabilizationDigitalOptical
Video resolution2160p (4K) at 60 FPS2160p (4K) at 60 FPS
Depth sensor (TOF 3D)NoYes
DxOMark front camera
Photo - 145
Video - 156

Connectivity

Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 7 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be)Wi-Fi 6E (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax)
Wi-Fi features - Dual Band
- Wi-Fi MiMO
- Wi-Fi Direct
- Wi-Fi Hotspot
- Wi-Fi Display		 - Dual Band
- Wi-Fi MiMO
- Wi-Fi Direct
- Wi-Fi Hotspot
- Wi-Fi Display
Bluetooth version5.35.3
Bluetooth featuresLELE
USB typeUSB Type-CUSB Type-C
USB version3.23.2
USB features - Charging
- USB-Storage mode
- OTG		 - Charging
- USB-Storage mode
- OTG
DisplayPortYesYes
GPSGPS, GLONASS, GalileoGPS, GLONASS, Beidou, Galileo, QZSS, NAVIC
NFC*YesYes
Infrared portNoNo
Network
Number of SIM*1 -
Type of SIM cardNanoeSIM
eSIM support*YesYes
Hybrid slotNoNo
LTE Cat* - 20
5G supportYesYes

Sound

SpeakersStereoStereo
Headphone audio jackNoNo
FM radioNoNo
Dolby AtmosNoYes
Speakers test
Max loudness
Pixel 9+10%
87.7 dB
iPhone 15 Pro
79.4 dB

Other

CategoryFlagshipFlagship
AnnouncedAugust 2024September 2023
Release dateAugust 2024September 2023
Launch price$799$999
SAR (head)0.99 W/kg0.98 W/kg
SAR (body)1.4 W/kg0.98 W/kg
Sensors - Barometer
- Proximity sensor
- Gyroscope
- Accelerometer
- Ambient light sensor
- Compass
- Fingerprint		 - Barometer
- Proximity sensor
- Gyroscope
- Accelerometer
- Ambient light sensor
- Compass
- Face recognition sensor
Bundled chargerNot includedNot included
*Disclaimer! NFC, GSM network support, and some other specs can be different depending on the country.
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