Apple
Device summary
Pixel 9 Pro XL
Full specifications
| Basic information | ||
|---|---|---|
| Release year | 2024 | 2024 |
| Starting price | $1,199 | — |
| Display size | 6.9-inch | 6.8-inch |
| Dimensions | 77.6 mm × 163.0 mm × 8.3 mm | 76.6 mm × 162.8 mm × 8.5 mm |
| Weight | 227 g | 221 g |
| Front material | Ceramic Shield | — |
| Back material | Textured matte glass | — |
| Display | ||
| Display technology | Super Retina XDR OLED | LTPO OLED |
| Resolution | 2868 × 1320 | 1344 × 2992 |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 2000 nits | 3000 nits |
| Protection | Ceramic Shield | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 |
| Performance | ||
| Chipset | Apple A18 Pro | Google Tensor G4 |
| RAM | 8 GB | 16 GB |
| Storage | 128 GB, 256 GB, 512 GB, 1024 GB | 128 GB, 256 GB, 512 GB, 1024 GB |
| Expandable storage | No | — |
| Cameras | ||
| Main camera | Fusion · 48 MP · ƒ/1.78 · 24 mm · Second-generation sensor-shift OIS | Wide · 50 MP · ƒ/1.68 |
| Ultra-wide camera | Ultra Wide · 48 MP · ƒ/2.2 · 13 mm | Ultra Wide · 48 MP · ƒ/1.7 |
| Telephoto camera | Telephoto · 12 MP · ƒ/2.8 · 120 mm · 5× optical zoom · OIS | Telephoto · 48 MP · ƒ/2.8 · 5x Optical Zoom |
| Front cameras | TrueDepth · 12 MP · ƒ/1.9 | Selfie · 42 MP · ƒ/2.2 |
| Video recording | 4K Dolby Vision up to 120 fps, ProRes up to 4K at 60 fps | — |
| Battery & charging | ||
| Wired charging | 25 W | 45 W |
| Wireless charging | 15 W | — |
| Charging standard | MagSafe, Qi2 | — |
| Battery type | Built-in rechargeable lithium-ion | — |
| Typical capacity | — | 5060 mAh |
| Connectivity | ||
| Cellular | 5G (sub-6 GHz and mmWave), Gigabit LTE | 5G, LTE |
| Wi‑Fi | Wi‑Fi 7 (802.11be) | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.3 | Bluetooth 5.3 |
| USB | USB-C (USB 3) | USB-C 3.2 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| eSIM | Yes | Yes |
| Satellite | Emergency SOS via satellite | — |
| Build & durability | ||
| Frame | Titanium | — |
| Ingress protection | IP68 | IP68 |
| Basic information | ||
|---|---|---|
| Release year | 2024 | 2024 |
| Starting price | $1,199 | — |
| Display size | 6.9-inch | 6.8-inch |
| Dimensions | 77.6 mm × 163.0 mm × 8.3 mm | 76.6 mm × 162.8 mm × 8.5 mm |
| Weight | 227 g | 221 g |
| Front material | Ceramic Shield | — |
| Back material | Textured matte glass | — |
| Display | ||
| Display technology | Super Retina XDR OLED | LTPO OLED |
| Resolution | 2868 × 1320 | 1344 × 2992 |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 2000 nits | 3000 nits |
| Protection | Ceramic Shield | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 |
| Performance | ||
| Chipset | Apple A18 Pro | Google Tensor G4 |
| RAM | 8 GB | 16 GB |
| Storage | 128 GB, 256 GB, 512 GB, 1024 GB | 128 GB, 256 GB, 512 GB, 1024 GB |
| Expandable storage | No | — |
| Cameras | ||
| Main camera | Fusion · 48 MP · ƒ/1.78 · 24 mm · Second-generation sensor-shift OIS | Wide · 50 MP · ƒ/1.68 |
| Ultra-wide camera | Ultra Wide · 48 MP · ƒ/2.2 · 13 mm | Ultra Wide · 48 MP · ƒ/1.7 |
| Telephoto camera | Telephoto · 12 MP · ƒ/2.8 · 120 mm · 5× optical zoom · OIS | Telephoto · 48 MP · ƒ/2.8 · 5x Optical Zoom |
| Front cameras | TrueDepth · 12 MP · ƒ/1.9 | Selfie · 42 MP · ƒ/2.2 |
| Video recording | 4K Dolby Vision up to 120 fps, ProRes up to 4K at 60 fps | — |
| Battery & charging | ||
| Wired charging | 25 W | 45 W |
| Wireless charging | 15 W | — |
| Charging standard | MagSafe, Qi2 | — |
| Battery type | Built-in rechargeable lithium-ion | — |
| Typical capacity | — | 5060 mAh |
| Connectivity | ||
| Cellular | 5G (sub-6 GHz and mmWave), Gigabit LTE | 5G, LTE |
| Wi‑Fi | Wi‑Fi 7 (802.11be) | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.3 | Bluetooth 5.3 |
| USB | USB-C (USB 3) | USB-C 3.2 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| eSIM | Yes | Yes |
| Satellite | Emergency SOS via satellite | — |
| Build & durability | ||
| Frame | Titanium | — |
| Ingress protection | IP68 | IP68 |
Key differences
The most meaningful measured gaps in size and weight — not an overall winner.
Weight
Pixel 9 Pro XL
6 g lighter · minor difference
Width
iPhone 16 Pro Max
1 mm wider · minor difference
Thickness
iPhone 16 Pro Max
0.3 mm thinner · minor difference
Height
Very similar height
What these size differences mean
Calculated from the dimensions shown, rounded to 0.1 mm and 1 g. Percentages use the smaller measurement as the reference. Fold and rotation settings affect the dimensions compared.
- iPhone 16 Pro Max is 1 mm (1.3% relative to Pixel 9 Pro XL) wider. Check this difference against the width of your current device and pocket opening.
- iPhone 16 Pro Max is 0.2 mm (0.1% relative to Pixel 9 Pro XL) taller. This describes the body outline; screen diagonal alone does not tell you the overall size.
- Pixel 9 Pro XL is 0.2 mm (2.4% relative to iPhone 16 Pro Max) thicker. Cases and camera protrusions can change the clearance you need.
- Pixel 9 Pro XL is 6 g lighter. This is the listed device-weight difference, not a measured comfort rating.
Use these figures to compare physical size. They do not establish one-handed reach, pocket fit, durability or an overall winner.
Size in everyday life
Picture it in your front pocket.
2018 US jeans study · 20 brands · 80 pairs · Approx. 32-inch waists
iPhone 16 Pro Max
Pixel 9 Pro XL
Sources and measurement notes
Sizometry compares published specifications and calculates differences. These are not hands-on measurements or tests of comfort, performance or pocket fit.
iPhone 16 Pro Max
Check the exact model, year, region and configuration on the linked page. References may cover several variants. Folded and unfolded dimensions differ; cases and camera protrusions may change the space a device needs. Drawings share a relative scale and are not calibrated to life size on your screen.
iPhone 16 Pro Max vs Pixel 9 Pro XL Size Comparison
User Experience Summary
iPhone 16 Pro Max
Strengths
- Best-in-lineup battery endurance for real travel and heavy days
- 6.9-inch ProMotion display transforms media, gaming, and mobile editing
- Full Pro camera system including 5x telephoto and 48MP ultrawide
Compromises
- Wide, heavy body limits one-handed and pocket-first use
- 227 g long-session fatigue for some owners
- No camera advantage over the smaller iPhone 16 Pro
Pixel 9 Pro XL
Strengths
- 5060mAh battery with clearly longer real-world and tested runtime than the Pixel 8 Pro
- Identical flagship camera system to the Pixel 9 Pro, with a notably improved 5x telephoto
- 6.8-inch 120Hz Super Actua display bright enough for confident outdoor use
Compromises
- 37W charging trails Samsung's 45W and OnePlus's 80–100W ceilings
- Sustained gaming and multitasking trail Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 rivals
- Intermittent delayed notifications reported across some Pixel Drop updates