88
Apple
iPhone 16 Pro
- Exceptional 48MP camera system
- A18 Pro chip is blazing fast
- Premium titanium design
Google
Google Pixel 9 Pro
Best Value
0 /100
Our Verdict
The best camera phone for photography purists. AI features are genuinely useful, pure Android is a joy, and 7 years of updates. Falls short on raw performance vs competitors.
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Pros & Cons
Pros
- Best-in-class computational photography
- Pure Android experience
- 7 years of updates
- Excellent AI features
- Great value vs competition
Cons
- Tensor G4 lags behind Snapdragon 8 Elite
- Modem still inferior to Qualcomm
- Limited availability in some countries
- Video recording not as polished as iPhone
Specifications
Processor Google Tensor G4
RAM 16 GB
Storage 128 GB / 256 GB / 512 GB
Display 6.3" LTPO OLED, 2856x1280, 120Hz, 2400 nits
Battery 4700 mAh, 27W wired, 21W wireless
Camera 50MP main + 48MP ultrawide + 48MP 5x telephoto
Operating System Android 15
Connectivity 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.3
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Compare With
89
Samsung
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
- 200MP main camera with incredible zoom
- S Pen included
- Stunning 6.9" AMOLED display
91
OnePlus
OnePlus 13
- Massive 6000 mAh battery
- 100W wired + 50W wireless charging
- Top-tier Snapdragon 8 Gen 4
Frequently Asked Questions
Pixel 9 Pro vs iPhone 16 Pro?
Pixel wins on computational photography and AI features. iPhone wins on video, performance, and ecosystem. Both are excellent.