Apple iPhone 18 Pro vs Google Pixel 9
We put both spec sheets side by side and found 13 differences across 28 checks. 15 answers are identical.
Apple · 2026
iPhone 18 Pro
- Screen size
- 6.3"
- Processor
- Apple A20 Pro (2 nm)
- Battery capacity
- 4056 mAh
- Launch price
- € 1,449.00 / £ 1,199.00
Google · 2024
Pixel 9
- Screen size
- 6.3"
- Processor
- Google Tensor G4 (4 nm)
- Battery capacity
- 4700 mAh
- Launch price
- $799
Where they differ
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Audio
| Headphone jack | No | No |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| FM radio | No | No |
Storage & memory
| microSD slot | No | No |
|---|---|---|
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB |
| Storage options | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB / 2TB | 128GB / 256GB |
Connectivity
| eSIM | Yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|
| Dual SIM | Yes | Yes |
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi 7 | Yes | Yes |
| USB-C port | Yes | Yes |
| IR blaster | No | No |
Battery & charging
| Wireless charging | Yes, 25W | Yes, 15W |
|---|---|---|
| Reverse wireless charging | No | Yes |
| Charging speed | 25W wired, 25W wireless | 27W wired, 15W wireless |
| Battery capacity | 4056 mAh | 4700 mAh |
Build & durability
| Water resistance | Yes, IP68 | Yes, IP68 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen protection | Ceramic Shield 2, Mohs level 5 | Yes |
| Weight | 211 g | 198 g |
Display
| 120Hz display | Yes, 120Hz | Yes, 120Hz |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.3" | 6.3" |
| Fingerprint sensor | No, Face ID | Yes (under display, optical) |
Camera
| Telephoto / optical zoom | Yes, 4x | No |
|---|---|---|
| 4K video | Yes, 4K@24/25/30/60/100/120fps | Yes, 4K@24/30/60fps |
Basics
| Release date | 2026, September 18 | 2024, August 22 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A20 Pro (2 nm) | Google Tensor G4 (4 nm) |
| Launch price | € 1,449.00 / £ 1,199.00 | $799 |
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Specifications sourced from GSMArena, used under CC BY 4.0. Answers on this page are our own reading of those spec sheets. Manufacturers change hardware between regional variants, so check the retail listing before you buy on a single feature.