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iPhone 16 vs Pixel 9 Pro

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Apple iPhone 16 512GB

Apple iPhone 16 512GB

AED 4,299

Buy on Amazon UAEFull Specs
Google Pixel 9 Pro 128GB

Google Pixel 9 Pro 128GB

AED 3,699

Buy on Amazon UAEFull Specs

Best Camera

Pixel 9 Pro

Best Battery

Pixel 9 Pro

Our Verdict

iPhone 16 vs Pixel 9 Pro

The Pixel 9 Pro’s 50MP wide + 48MP periscope telephoto (5x optical zoom) outperforms the iPhone 16’s 48MP wide + 12MP ultrawide in long-range photography, while the iPhone’s 37:00h endurance beats the Pixel’s 13:11h active use by over 23 hours. Buy the iPhone 16 512GB if you need 25W wired charging (50% in 30 min), 15W wireless, and 512GB storage for 4K video and app-heavy workflows. Buy the Pixel 9 Pro 128GB if you prioritize 120Hz LTPO OLED, 3000-nit peak brightness, and seven Android upgrades with Tensor G4’s AI-driven photo processing. In UAE at AED 4299 vs AED 3699, the Pixel wins because it offers superior display and zoom camera at AED 600 less; in India at ₹109900 vs ₹99999, the Pixel wins on value because it delivers higher-resolution screen, faster zoom, and longer software support for ₹9901 less.

Full Specs Comparison

Spec
iPhone 16
Pixel 9 Pro
OS
iOS 18, upgradable to iOS 26.4
Android 14, upgradable to Android 16, up to 7 major Android upgrades
Chipset
Apple A18 (3 nm)
Google Tensor G4 (4 nm)
Screen Size
6.1 inches, 91.7 cm2 (~86.8% screen-to-body ratio)
6.3 inches, 96.3 cm2 (~87.6% screen-to-body ratio)
Resolution
1179 x 2556 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~460 ppi density)
1280 x 2856 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~495 ppi density)
Main Camera
48 MP, f/1.6, 26mm (wide), 1/1.56", 1.0µm, dual pixel PDAF, sensor-shift OIS 12 MP, f/2.2, 13mm, 120˚ (ultrawide), 0.7µm, dual pixel PDAF
50 MP, f/1.7, 25mm (wide), 1/1.31", 1.2µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS 48 MP, f/2.8, 113mm (periscope telephoto), 1/2.55", dual pixel PDAF, OIS, 5x optical zoom 48 MP, f/1.7, 123˚ (ultrawide), 1/2.55", dual pixel PDAF
Storage
512
128
Battery
3561 mAh mAh
4700 mAh mAh
Charging
Wired, PD2.0, 50% in 30 min 25W wireless MagSafe/Qi2, 50% in 30 min (15W - China) 4.5W reverse wired
27W wired, PD3.0, PPS, 55% in 30 min 21W wireless (w/ Pixel Stand) 12W wireless (w/ Qi compatible charger) Reverse wireless Bypass charging
NFC
Yes
Yes
5G
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE / 5G
GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G
Weight
170 g (6.00 oz)
199 g (7.02 oz)

Price Comparison

MarketiPhone 16Pixel 9 ProDifference
UAEAED 4,299AED 3,699Pixel 9 Pro saves AED 600
India₹ 1,09,900₹ 99,999Pixel 9 Pro saves ₹ 9,901

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