iPhone 16 vs Google Pixel 9: battle of the standard flagships

The iPhone 16 and the Google Pixel 9 have many similarities and just as many differences.

Both phones are widely sold in the US , UK , and Australia , with prices starting at $ 799 / 799/ 799 / AU$1,399.

But the iPhone 16 has a 6.3-inch screen with a 120Hz refresh rate, 422 pixels per inch, and peak brightness of 2,700 nits.

The Pixel 9 has a higher resolution than Apple ’s, but it also has a lower refresh rate and a smaller screen.

Both have a large Dynamic Island in the screen, while the Google phone has a smaller camera cut-out.

The iPhone 16 has a dual-lens rear camera, with a 48MP main camera and a 12MP f/2.2 ultra-wide.

The Google Pixel 9 also has a 50MP main and 48MP rear camera with a 123-degree field of view.

But the iPhone 16 features a Camera Control button, giving you a way to operate the camera without touching the screen.

Apple 's A18 chip is substantially more powerful than Google 's Tensor G4 in the Pixel 9.

It has a slightly higher resolution screen, a higher screen, more and slightly faster wired charging.