Apple iPhone 16 vs Google Pixel 9 Pro
Verdict
Apple iPhone 16 and Google Pixel 9 Pro tie on the OH Rank at a score of 67. Apple iPhone 16 wins on Performance and Video; Google Pixel 9 Pro wins on Battery and Screen. Google Pixel 9 Pro is 0.4mm wider than Apple iPhone 16. Google Pixel 9 Pro is the more recent release, from Sep 9, 2024.
Score Breakdown
Performance /15
Battery /15
Screen /15
IP Protection /15
Main Camera /15
Selfie /5
Video /5
SD Memory /5
Software /5
Desktop Replacement /5
TOTAL
67
67
Apple iPhone 16
71.6mm (2.82in) · Sep 2024 · Rank #125
11+6+11+12+12+5+5+0+5+0 = 67
EDITORIAL: This round Apple upgraded itâs non-Pro modelsâ chips to match the Pro level. They are now better then ever. iPhone 16 is a great option for anyone needing great photos and videos from a compact iPhone. The screen is still only 60htz (no one else makes phones with such slow refresh rate any more) but this is a flagship grade phone in every other way
PROs
fast performance led by A18 chip, up to 6m of water submersion, good photos and excellent videos from a 48MP main + 12MP ultrawide plus a 12MP Selfie â all with PDAF, 6 years of iOS updates
CONs
improved but still barely a day of battery endurance, slow charging, only 60Hz when every other maker offers 120Hz screen refresh rate, no expandable storage or desktop replacement (updated Mar 30, 2025)
Google Pixel 9 Pro
72mm (2.83in) · Sep 9, 2024 · Rank #121
7+7+15+12+12+5+4+0+5+0 = 67
* TOP MidrangerMidrange
EDITORIAL: Google's competition with iPhone Pro is a proper midranger: the processor, memory, benchmarks, battery show that Google doesn't think it is a battle they can win. The screen and cameras are almost flagship grade, close to iPhone Pro level and the rest of the best (Vivo, Oppo, Xiaomi, Huawei).
PROs
compact and premium build, excellent >2200nits bright 490ppi LTPO OLED screen with HDR10+, IP68 protection, (almost) flagship grade 50MP 24MM OIS main + 48MP 110mm OIS telephoto + 48MP 12mm ultrawide (all with PDAF) back camera setup, excellent 42MP 18mm PDAF selfie, clean and stock Android interface with tons of AI features, a promise of 7 years of OS updates, fast USB-C 3.2 port
CONs
midrange grade Google Tensor G4 chip with (non-flagship) UFS 3.1 memory, only 24hr endurance from a 4700mAh small Lithium battery with slow 90min 27W (12W wireless) charging, inconsistent video recording, no expandable memory or desktop replacement functionality from the company that makes Android,
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